Using VCT with NetBackup client exclude list

You can configure the exclude lists for excluding files, directories, or patterns for VCT, from backup and index operations of D-NAS policy. See Configuring include and exclude lists.

In the policies using VCT, NetBackup uses array the vendor's change list capabilities to avoid explicit file system traversal during backup or index operations. Once you run a backup or index operation with an exclude list, do not modify the exclude or include list for the subsequent backup or index operation. If you modify the include or exclude lists, the associated files may not get backed up or indexed in the subsequent operations.

To remove or modify the exclude list; remove VCT from the policy and perform the index or backup operation.