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.

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, product activation and writing backup images to cloud storage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (version 8.0 or later).
  • Post-Backup Processing
    • Configure limits for concurrent BootCheck tasks.
  • Deduplication
    • Same options as in [Backup Settings].

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.

When using Virtual Edition (HyperAgent), please register the hypervisor on which the virtual machines to activate by using Guest key are operating.

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

When using Virtual license and changing the credential information for the registered hypervisor, please delete and add the credential information again.


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.

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.


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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