Volume Level Backup Control for Datto Endpoint Backup
Topic
This article explains the multi-volume backup feature in Datto Endpoint Backup.
Environment
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Datto Endpoint Backup
Description
In addition to the OS drive, paired agents can backup and restore multiple volumes on the same protected device.
- You can restore volumes 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
- Only the OS volume will be backed up by default. You must manually include any other volume if you want to back 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.
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.