EMC NetWorker discussion <NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU> wrote on 
02/20/2008 05:10:22 PM:

> On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 04:38:58PM -0500, MIchael Leone wrote:
> > > Incrementals only back up the changes for that one day.  Monday 
> > > incremental backs up Mondays changes.  Tuesdays backup does just 
> > > Tuesdays changes.
> > 
> > Yes, I know. What I don't know is why NetWorker doesn't make it easy 
and 
> > just have those as pre-defined levels ... they are standard terms, 
after 
> > all ... I always disliked incrementals - too many restores to get back 
to 
> > where you need to be (to recover all files). 
> 
> I don't understand.  What standard term would you use for incrementals?
> All the regular levels are differentials.

Not a term for incrementals; they have a pre-defined level called 
"incremental", but don't have one called "differential". I realize that 
the numbered levels server the same purpose, but if the classic term is 
"differential", why not use it? They use the other classic term of 
"incremental".

Anyways, I believe I get it now. Thanks.

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