Preference

Preference

Configure the ActiveImage Protector user preferences settings from the [Preferences] menu.

Table of Contents

General

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Specify user preferences for logs, performance, disk scan limits, and more.

General Settings

Options

  • Event Log
    • Set the days to keep event logs using [Purge event logs longer than xx days].
    • Optionally select [Purge task logs as well] to include task logs.
    • Click [Purge now] to clear all event history and task logs.
    • Enable [Log Windows event when] to log task status in the Windows event log.
  • HyperStandby
    • Specify the maximum number of concurrently executable HyperBack tasks.
  • Default Performance
    • Configure the maximum CPU load for task execution.
    • Enable [Use network write caching] to utilize cached data.
  • Disk Scan
    • Set the maximum number of disks to scan using [Limit number to scan to xx disks].
    • Disable this option for no limit on connected disks.

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Proxy

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Configure proxy settings for internet access.

Proxy Settings

Options

  • Use Proxy Server
    • Enable this option to configure the proxy server.
    • Specify the server’s IP, username, and password for update checks and product activation.

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E-Mail

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Configure email notification settings.

E-Mail Settings

Options

  • E-Mail
    • Enter the sender’s address in [From] and recipient’s address(es) in [To]. Use commas to separate multiple addresses.
    • Specify the email [Subject].
  • SMTP Server
    • Enable [Use this SMTP server] to use a specific SMTP server for notifications. If disabled, notifications are sent without SMTP.
  • Test E-Mail Notification
    • Send a test email to verify the recipient’s configuration.
  • Task Summary Notifications
    • Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly summary notifications.
  • License Expiry Notification
    • Enable [Send notification mail xx days before the license expires] to receive reminders about license expiration.

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Backup Settings

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Configure advanced backup settings.

Backup Settings

Options

  • Backup Option
    • Configure settings for Actiphy StorageServer, USB disks, and RDX data cartridges.
    • Enable [Enable RDX option] and [Allow multiple USB device destinations in one profile] when using RDX cartridges.
  • Changed Block Tracking Mode
    • Select between Tracking Driver or CBC (Changed Block Comparison).
    • Note:
      • The Tracking Driver allows only one backup task for the same source at a time.
      • CBC supports multiple concurrent tasks but may increase incremental backup time.
  • Deduplication
    • Configure deduplication options:
      • Auto-switch from default to an alternate folder: Automatically switch to a drive with sufficient space.
      • Continue operation with [Standard] compression: Use standard compression if deduplication fails due to insufficient space.

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Alert

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Configure alert settings for backup status.

Alert Settings

Options

  • Last Backup
    • Display an alert if no backup is performed for more than a specified number of days.
  • Backup Errors
    • Display an alert if a backup task error occurs within the specified timeframe.

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Console

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Configure the ActiveImage console settings.

Console Settings

Options

  • Console Window Settings
    • Save the window size display position, and turn the splash screen on/off on startup.
  • Advanced Options
    • Enable the [Network Client Management Console].
  • Language
    • Change the display language for the console. Restart the application to apply changes.

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HyperBack Setting

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Configure HyperBack settings.

HyperBack Settings

Options

  • Operation Mode
    • Choose between Parallel Backup or Sequential Backup.
    • Specify the maximum number of concurrent tasks for HyperBack and HyperStandby.
  • Tracking Method
    • Select Microsoft Resilient Change Tracking (RCT) for compatible virtual machines (Generation 2, version 8.0 or later).
  • Post-Backup Processing
    • Configure limits for concurrent BootCheck tasks.
  • Deduplication
    • Same options as in [Backup Settings].

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Hypervisor

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Manage source hypervisors for HyperBack tasks.

Hypervisor Settings

Options

  • Add Hypervisor
    • Add new hypervisors for task creation.
    • Delete unnecessary hypervisors from the list.
    • Use [Test Connection] to verify connectivity.

Note:
For vCenter, individual ESXi hosts must be registered separately.

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QuickRecovery

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Configure QuickRecovery settings.

QuickRecovery Settings

Options

  • Enable QuickRecovery to restore backup files using a specified profile.
  • Optionally run a base or incremental backup before QuickRecovery begins.

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Boot Environment Setting

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Configure device drivers for boot environments.

Boot Environment Setting

Options

  • Add drivers for:
    • RescueBoot
    • QuickRecovery
    • Recovery Media

Note:
Select drivers compatible with the installed version of Windows RE or Windows ADK.

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RescueBoot

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Configure the tool for building RescueBoot.

RescueBoot Settings

Options

  • Select the tool source: Windows RE or ADK.

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