tmp files and files starting with the characters ~$ (which is also a temp filename notation). To create a new instance of the field, click on the (+) sign to the right of the field. You must enter each excluded file type in a separate instance of the Exclude Files field. This field can be useful to exclude files that are generating permissions errors, either because the files are open by an application or because they have user-specific restricted access. Default for this option is checked on leave it checked unless directed to do otherwise by Shuttle support.Įxclude Files Enter a text string in conjunction with wildcard characters (*) to exclude files from transfer. It makes the listing of Microsoft sites and directories much faster and more efficient under most circumstances, but is optimized for large folders and, in data sets that have many small folders, performance may be better without AMR. Separate each path using a comma.Enable Async Metadata Read This feature enables Shuttle to list the entire contents of an element selected in your Microsoft (OneDrive or SPO) source or target node in a single rest call. In the Excluded Folders text box, enter the absolute folder paths that you want to exclude from the backup of Shared Drives. Select Custom and provide the appropriate information for each field.

The Use Default option when selected inherits settings from the Auto Configuration where you can add the exclusion for folders as well.

On the Backup & Retention > Settings, two options are displayed - Use Default and Custom. On the Shared Drives Settings, click Edit. A page that lists all the discovered Shared Drives appear.Ĭlick on the Shared Drive that you wish to exclude folders for backup. The Google Workspace Overview page appears.Ĭlick Shared Drives. On the inSync Management Console menu bar, click Data Sources > Cloud Apps.

Exclude Shared Drives folders from backup

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