1140 - How to use filters in ESE

Filters can be used to automate the inclusion or exclusion of specific file types. This is similar to Profiling on the Storage Platform Console, except that it only applies to the relevant Agent. Please note that Console inclusions/exclusions take precedence over Agent inclusions/exclusions, as explained here.

How to add a new filter

1. In the Backup Selection tree, right-click the relevant folder name and go to Filters > Manage Filters.
   
   
2. In the dialog box that appears, click on Add New.
   
   
3. In the Filter Name field, type a name to be shown in the Filters menu.
4. In the File Extensions field, specify the extensions to which this filter should apply. 
5. When you're done, click Save and then OK.

How to modify or delete an existing filter

1. In the Backup Selection tree, right-click the relevant folder name and go to Filters > Manage Filters.
2. To modify, click on the relevant filter name and edit its name and/or extensions as required. When you're done, click Save and then OK.
   
   
3. To delete, click on the relevant filter name, then click Delete and then OK.

How to apply an existing filter to a specific folder

1. In the Backup Selection tree, right-click the relevant folder name and go to Filters.
2. In the list that appears, hover over the relevant filter in the list (e.g. MS Office documents), then click Include or Exclude.

How to remove a filter from a folder

1. In the Backup Selection tree, right-click the relevant folder name and go to Filters.
2. In the list that appears, hover over the relevant filter in the list (e.g. MS Office documents), then click Clear.