Integrating ImageManager™

Continuous incremental backups require ShadowControl® ImageManager™ to consolidate backups on a continuing basis, so you never have to create another full backup.

Note: ShadowControl® ImageManager™ is also used to manage offsite replication and image restores.

• The Continuous Incremental option is recommended primarily for servers.
• If VSS causes problems you can uncheck the Use VSS checkbox for Additional Incremental Backups and VSM will be used instead of VSS.
• If servers have downtime at particular hours, say for example 2:00 AM, you may be able to create a VSS incremental backups with fewer issues during these off hours.

Integration Summary Procedure

1. Install ImageManager™.
2. Configure ImageManager™:
   1. By default ImageManager™ assumes backup files are stored locally. If not you must click Connect to Agent and specify the remote storage location.
   2. You are asked to provide a permanent password to access ImageManager™ from then on.
   3. Click Start Managing Folder to specify the folder used to store backup images.
   4. Default weekly consolidation, verification and retention settings are set for you. Optionally adjust these settings if you like.

      Note: Other services, such as offsite replication and restoring images, require additional configuration outside of System Backup and Recovery. Refer to ShadowControl® ImageManager™ documentation.

3. In System Backup and Recovery, with any scheduling dialog, use the Continuous Incrementals option to specify weekly backups.
   • VSS Incremental Backups - Uses Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) technology. Only one snapshot is created for each weekday you select.
   • Additional Incremental Backups - Uses StorageCraft Volume Snapshot Manager (VSM) technology. You can specify multiple incremental snapshots throughout each weekday.