Backup cataloging

Cataloging a backup adds the contents of the backup to the data catalog. Using the data catalog, you can easily find the required version of data and select it for recovery.

The Backup cataloging option defines whether the backups will be cataloged automatically as soon as they are created.

The preset is: Enabled.

After the cataloging has been completed, the catalog will show all data contained in the just created backup, namely:

• For a disk-level backup - disks, volumes, files and folders.
• For a file-level backup - files and folders.

You may want to disable the automatic cataloging if it tends to affect the performance of the managed machine, or your backup window is too narrow. If the Backup cataloging option is disabled, the following data will be displayed in the catalog:

• For a disk-level backup - only disks and volumes.
• For a file-level backup - nothing.

To add the full content of already existing backups to the catalog, you can start the cataloging manually when appropriate.

For more information about using data catalog, see the Data catalog section.