Local directory options: configuring storage settings for a local directory

Accessing Local directory options
To access the Local directory options shown above:

1. Click Jobs in the navigation bar
2. Double-click the job you want to edit.
3. Click Destination on the left menu.
4. Click Local directory options to expand the section.

Specifying the backup drive and path

BackupAssist can backup to any type of drive connected locally to the machine.

1. Specify the backup drive and path either by typing it directly in the Backup directory field or by browsing for it.
   • You can also customize your backup path by inserting unique variables:
     1. Click Insert variable.
     2. Choose a variable from the list.
     3. The variable will now be inserted into your backup path enclosed with percentage signs (eg. %JOB_NAME%).
     4. You can insert as many additional variables as required.
     5. You can also order the variables as you like.
     6. An example backup path:
        • User input: \%JOB_NAME%\%COMPUTER_NAME%\
        • Example path: \SQL Backup\SERVER-SBS\