Creating a local archive

To create a local archive:

1. In the branch of the Server object corresponding to the computer on which you need to organize an archive, click the Create link.
   

   Note

   You can also create an archive by selecting the matching command in the context menu of the Server object (the menu can be brought up by right-clicking the name of the Server)

2. Highlight the New archive link which appears (1).
   
3. Set the archive type to Local.
4. Specify the name and color of the archive.

5. Configure archive volumes.

   1. For the disks that you want to include in the archive, select the corresponding check boxes.

   2. If a disk does not have a file system, the disk can contain an archive volume in the form of a partition. In this case, select the Formatting check box. This will format the disk using the SolidStore file system developed by AxxonSoft.
      

      Note

      The file system on the disk can be erased by using the standard Disk Management utility in Windows.Instructions for starting and using the utility are given on the Microsoft website.

      Deleting the file system on the disk in the disk management utility consists of the following:

      1. Delete the volume.
      2. Create a new volume in the resulting unformatted area.
      3. Assign a letter to the volume, but do not format it.

      The system disk cannot be completely allocated for an archive

      Important!

      When selecting the disk on which to place the archive volume, take its size into account. If the archive is completely filled, the oldest data will be overwritten with new data.

      Note

      Note that you cannot create an archive volume as a partition on a removable disk, since its partition cannot be erased through the Disk Management utility

   3. On disks that have a file system, you can store an archive volume in the form of a file. 

      Important!

      Creating an archive volume as a file on a fragmented partition can increase the CPU burden.

      It is recommended to place the archive on an entire logical disk.

      Storing an archive volume as a file can be useful for tutorial purposes, but is not recommended for production environments.

      For this archive volume, you must enter a file size (in gigabytes) or set it by moving the slider.  The size of the archive file must be more than 1 GB. For the Fat32 file system, the maximum archive size is 4 GB.

      

      Important!

      If the archive is completely filled, the oldest data will be overwritten with new data.

      Note

      By default, the file name will be the same as the name of the archive, and the file will be located at the root directory of the disk. To change the name and/or location of the file, click the button.

6. Click the Apply button.
   If volumes are configured in the form of partitions, a dialog box is displayed, warning about formatting of the relevant system disks.
   
7. Read through the list of partitions that will be formatted. If the list is correct, select I have read the warning and realize the risk of losing important data, then click Format. Otherwise, click Cancel to return to the archive settings.

Creation of the local archive is now complete.