File and folder backup data can be managed by limiting the number of versions of backup files that are kept. This can significantly reduce the amount of disk space required, especially if the files are large, as is often the case with audio and video files. System Recovery can monitor the backup storage space and notify when it is getting full. It can also automatically delete old recovery points and older versions of files from file and folder backups that exceed the threshold. If a threshold is not specified, SR notifies when the disk reaches 90 percent of its total capacity.


To limit the number of file versions to keep and automate management of backup data:
 

1. On the Tools page, click Manage Backup Destination.

 

2. Select the storage location of the file and folder backup job if more then one storage listing exist.

 

3. Click Settings.

 

4. Check Limit file versions for file and folder backups, and then type a number

between 1 and 99.

 

Note:  This option is grayed out if a file and folder backup job has not been previously created for this storage location.

 

5. Check Monitor disk space usage for backup storage, and then specify a limit to the total amount of disk space that can be used for both recovery points and file and folder backup data.

 

6. Choose from the following:

 

7. Click OK.