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Skip or Include Database Files in Backups

Use the following registry keys to include or skip certain database files during backup jobs.

SkipDSAFiles Registry Key

The SkipDSAFiles registry key lets you skip or include the following database files (r12.1 and earlier releases):

• *.dbf
• Control*.*
• Red*.log
• Arc*.001

To use the SkipDSAFiles registry key

1. When performing agent backups:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Computer Associates\CA ARCserve Backup\ClientAgent\Parameters

2. Set the registry key to Value Name: SkipDSAFiles

   Type: DWORD

   Value: 0 to back up and 1 to skip

BackupDBFiles Registry Key

The BackupDBFiles registry key lets you skip or include the following database files (r12.5 and later releases):

• *.dbf
• Control*.*
• Red*.log
• Arc*.001

To use the BackupDBFiles registry key

1. When performing agent backups:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ComputerAssociates\CA ARCserveBackup\ClientAgent\Parameters

2. Set the registry key to Value Name: BackupDBFiles

   Type: DWORD

   Value: 0 to skip and 1 to back up (0 is default)