Scheduling

Options

The following scheduling options are available:

Interval

This is only enabled if there is at least one rule for the item that does not have it's 'on file change' option set (see the help section on rules for more information). If enabled, it specifies the time between backups. e.g: If set to 1, then DataArmour will execute this item every hour. If set to 12, then the item will be run every 12 hours.

Thread priority

Specifies the priority of this item (when it is running), in relation to DataArmour, not to the operating system (Windows). The distinction is important! If set to idle (the lowest priority) all other running items will have priority over this one. Items at the same priority run as you would expect, they share the available resources.
Note: When an item is scanning the disk for files (this happens during the initial phase of the backup), it consumes a fair amount of resource. If you have multiple items all scanning the disk - then this can effect system performance.

Schedule

Allows you to specify when it is OK for DataArmour to backup the directories specified by this item. Click the checkboxes to indicate the days. If no checkboxes are clicked, then the item will never be run. Items that cannot be run on the current day are marked with a cross beside their names in the list view.

The next execution time specifies when the item is next going to run. You can modify this by clickin on the combo box arrow (for the date) or the up/down buttons (for the time). You can also click in the edit boxes and type in a new date or time.