External Options

This offers you the flexibility to execute programs or batch files imediately before or after a backup item.  The following are some examples of how you could use this feature:

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Before item begins:

In the command field you should enter the name of the program or batch file that you wish to execute before the backup item is run.  Any valid DOS or Windows Application can be executed, or you may execute a batch file.  If you wish to execute a batch file, you must execute command.com (or command.exe) before the name of the batch file.

If the application or batch file fails to execute correctly, you can instruct DataArmour to continue with the backup item regardless.  By default, DataArmour will not continue with the backup if the applicaiton or batch file fails.  DataArmour uses application error codes to test for failure.

After item completes:

After the backup item has run, you can once again execute a program or batch file in similar conditions to the Before item begins option.  By default DataArmour will execute the command even if the backup item fails.