Multiple Zip Files

[tcteks]

Here is what I want to do but am having issues figuring out how.

I need to be able to backup our point of sale files which change daily. I want to be able to backup each day into a zip file and keep 7 days worth of zip files before the oldest is deleted.

How can I do this with Syncback?

[Dave Wilkins]

Use a Variable as part of your Destination - something like

X:\Backups\%DAYOFWEEK%.zip

Note that the oldest wouldn't by default be deleted but (eventually / after a week) refreshed/updated instead (which is more efficient).

Bear in mind some Variables 'cycle', other (especially when two or more are combined) do not, and will always produce a unique value. If they do, it's up to you to keep the old ones under control - either manually or by calling a script, etc. Plus, such unique Zip names will never be refreshed, so a new one will always be created (slower)


Check out Help > Search > 'variables' (without the quotes) > top hit for a full list of Variables

Bear in mind that some can only be used at/after a certain stage or with certain profile types - as shown