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Start a backup job via command line

 

 

It is possible to start backup processes via the command line in batch mode. For this purpose, change the current directory to the install directory of SmartBackup, usually 'C:\Program Files\JAM Software\SmartBackup'.

To produce a backup set called 'Backup1', enter

 

SmartBackup /backup Backup1

 

In case your backup set name contains white spaces, you will have to quote the name:

 

SmartBackup /backup "Backup of HDD1".

 

 

 

Start a sequence via command line

 

It is possible to start a sequence via command line in batch mode. For this purpose, you can follow the procedure for a backup job explained above, with only one difference: The command slightly changes:

 

You can run a sequence named "Sequence2" by entering:

 

SmartBackup /sequence Sequence2

 

In the case your sequence name contains white spaces, you have to quote the name:

 

SmartBackup /sequence "Sequencename with whitespaces"