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Backup Scheme combined Differential and Incremental

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Hi,

Is there a way to combine Incremental and Differential backups into a configurable scheme?

In my setup, the total amount of data that I need to backup is about 60-70% of the size of my backup drive. Therefore I don't have space for 2 full backups on the drive, so the "standard" schemes in the Acronis options work for me.

Ideally, I'd like to create a custom scheme that allows me to do something like a differential backup once a week, and then 6 incremental backups between each differential. I'd also like the system to automatically CONSOLIDATE the backup data every month or so (not clean and delete, but combine incremental backups into the a "new" full backup).

Is there any way to achieve this? If not, how do I go about suggesting this as a feature request?

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Sorry but the answer is no, it is not possible to create any hybrid type schemes that combine differential and incremental backups - it is a choice of one or the other!

I would recommend investing in a larger backup drive to allow you to use the automatic cleanup settings for your backup tasks.

For submitting feature requests, then use the Feedback tool provided in the ATI GUI.

Steve Smith wrote:

Sorry but the answer is no, it is not possible to create any hybrid type schemes that combine differential and incremental backups - it is a choice of one or the other!

I would recommend investing in a larger backup drive to allow you to use the automatic cleanup settings for your backup tasks.

For submitting feature requests, then use the Feedback tool provided in the ATI GUI.

Oh wow - thanks Steve. That's a little disappointing, but never mind. I'll submit the feature request - is there a list of open requests anywhere that we can vote on?

Acronis don't publish any lists of open feature requests and these are logged in their own internal systems which none of the users can see!

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Hello Wafu Tony,

added your topic as a vote for TI-95638 Add GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) backup scheme, thank you!

Ekaterina wrote:

Hello Wafu Tony,

added your topic as a vote for TI-95638 Add GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) backup scheme, thank you!

Thank you!