How do you know what number is appended to b/u file name?

Maybe someone can help me with this.

I am starting to write a batch script to delete the previous differential backup each time a new one is created. Each backup (*.tib) file is incremented by 1 (e.g., D DRIVE BACKUP.tib, then D DRIVE BACKUP2.tib, then D DRIVE BACKUP3.tib). What variable holds the number of the current backup? In other words, how do I tell the script which b/u file to delete?

I hope the question makes sense. Thanks much in advance for any responses.

Eliot

 

You know the first differential is xyz1.tib. So, why not delete it before you make the next differential. Do this in a batch file that runs before the differential. That way the name should always be xyz1.tib for the differential... I think.

 

jmk94903 - Pretty logical, and worth a try. As you indicated by "I think", it makes sense, but doesn't necessarily mean it works that way. It may be good to delete the previous file after the backup is done, then rename backup 2 to b/u 1. It may give me a better shot at having a good full backup.

Your idea is very good. Thanks buddy.

 

Let me know what works best. Then I can leave off the "I think" the next time.

 

Hello eliotrtow,

Thank you for choosing Acronis Disk Backup Software.

We are sorry for the delayed response.

First, please let me correct jmk94903. The first incremental/differential backup file name will end with "2" (for example: Mybackup2.tib). Please have a look at this previous post of mine describing backup naming scheme.

I would also recommend that you have a look at this article in Acronis Public Knowledge Base. There you can find a batch file, which helps to rename files using pre/post commands.

Thank you.
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Aleksandr Isakov