Syncovery backup config guide for backup up Hyper-V VHD's

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This example is for backup to a rotating USB HDD that is taken off site each evening. The VHD is encrypted for security in case the drive is lost or stolen. As a consequence of the encryption the backup software can't use delta/partial copy. In this instance a very limited number of versions are being kept.

In the screenshot below, 1. Backup ID included in job name so that email notifications will be correct. 2. only one back job required as no partial file update.

In the screenshot below: (1) Using exact mirror with delayed deletion (set in configure see 2.) 3. Scheduled to run nightly.

In the screenshot below: 1. Delay deletion by 14 day just in case something unexpected happens and a source VHD gets deleted

In the screenshot below: 1. Create VSS snap shot before copy, required if VM is running

In the screenshot below: 1. Under files only 1 file is copied at once

In the screenshot below: 3. on deletions tab move deletions to a specified folder

In the screenshot below: 1 Specify folder for deleted items

In the screenshot below: for VHD's that are being replicated you can exclude the *.hrl files

In the screenshot below: Unattended safety specify suitable settings

In the screenshot below: 1. Setup appropriate retention based on VHD size and available HDD space. 2. Set to move to a sub folder

In the screenshot below: Set to zip with no compression. This (hopefully reduces CPU resources?). Note that the only reason you are compressing is that its required by encryption.

Remember that part copy and encryption wont work together (even if the program allows you it set it up that way and doesn't warn you)

In the screenshot below: 1. Set to encrypt using a standard zip file. (Std zip means that it can be opened in WINRAR or 7-Zip). 2. Enter and RECORD the encryption password

Remember that part copy and encryption wont work together (even if the program allows you it set it up that way and doesn't warn you)

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