Delete backup versions automatically

After running a backup task multiple times, various backup versions are generated. To manage these versions efficiently, you can set up an automatic cleanup strategy in CBackup. This strategy helps in deleting redundant backup versions without the need for manual deletion.

It's important to note that currently, this feature is supported only for Cloud Backup tasks: back up from a Public Cloud to another Public Cloud or a Combined Cloud.

Here's a guide on how to set up automatic version cleanup for backup tasks in CBackup:

1. Log in your CBackup account via the web client, and locate the Backup Settings in two ways.

In the task list, move the mouse to an existed backup task, click the three-dots icon, and select Settings.

Or, when you create the backup task, click Settings in the lower left corner to open the backup settings pop-up window.

2. Select the "Version Cleanup" tab in the "Backup Settings" pop-up window, the system defaults to "Keep all versions".

• Keep all versions: Keep all the backup versions. CBackup will not automatically delete your backup versions.

• Keep only 20 recent versions: Retain the last 20 versions. When the backup version exceeds 20, CBackup will automatically delete the oldest version. You can enter the corresponding value according to your needs.

• Keep the version within the last 30 days: The latest 30-day version is retained. When the backup version exceeds 30 days, CBackup will automatically delete the version. You can enter the corresponding value according to your needs.

3. Click "OK" to confirm. After the next backup, if the trigger condition (number of versions or days) is met, CBackup will automatically delete the specified versions based on your chosen delete strategy.