Volume Level Backup Control for Datto Endpoint Backup

Topic

This article explains the multi-volume backup feature in Datto Endpoint Backup.

Environment

  • Datto Endpoint Backup

Description

In addition to the OS drive, paired agents can backup and restore multiple volumes on the same protected device.

  • Volumes may be restored directly from the Datto Partner Portal.
  • Per volume selection is available Volume Protection sections of the Datto Endpoint Backup: Agent Settings in the Datto Partner Portal.

Excluded Volumes

Volumes with no mountpoints

  • These are filtered out and not available to include in backups.
  • They will not be visible in the Volume Level Backup Control.

Removable drives

  • Examples include USB drives and other external storage.
  • They are identified and treated the same as normal drives within most systems.
  • Backup of removable drives is not supported.

Important Notes

  • All volumes that are present at time of Datto Endpoint Backup install will be backed up by default. Manually exclude a volume if it should not be backed it up.
  • The C volume may not be excluded from the backup.
  • Adding or excluding volumes will only impact your billing if the underlying managed disk capacity of the protected system(s) is also changing.

Is there a limit to the number of volumes I can back up?

No, there is no pre-determined limitation on the number of volumes that can be included.

Is there a size limit to the volumes or agents that may be included?

There is no technical limitation to the Endpoint Backup volume size. Using a large amount of cloud storage may affect billing, reach out to your Account Manager for more information.

In a disaster scenario, can I pick which volumes I want to restore?

When you run a restore, all volumes that you back up will be included. We plan to add the ability to choose individual volumes in the near future.

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