User guide

4.7.6 Compression level

This option is effective for Windows and Linux operating systems and bootable media.

The option defines the level of compression applied to the data being backed up.

The preset is: Normal.

The optimal data compression level depends on the type of data being backed up. For example, even

maximum compression will not significantly reduce the archive size if the archive contains essentially

compressed files, such as .jpg, .pdf or .mp3. However, formats such as .doc or .xls will be compressed

well.

To specify the compression level

Select one of the following:

 None – the data will be copied as is, without any compression. The resulting backup size will be

maximal.

 Normal – recommended in most cases.

 High – the resulting backup size will typically be less than for the Normal level.

 Maximum – the data will be compressed as much as possible. The backup duration will be

maximal. You may want to select maximum compression when backing up to removable media

to reduce the number of blank disks required.

4.7.7 Disaster recovery plan (DRP)

This option is effective for Windows and Linux but is not applicable to bootable media.

Disaster recovery plan (DRP) contains a list of backed up data items and detailed instructions that

guide a user through a process of recovering these items from a backup.

If the Disaster recovery plan (DRP) option is enabled, a DRP is created and sent by e-mail to the

specified list of users after the first successful backup performed by the backup plan. The DRP will be

created and sent again after the first successful backup in the following cases:

 The backup plan has been edited so that the DRP parameters changed.

 The backup contains new data items or does not contain items previously backed up. (This does

not apply to such data items as files or folders.)

If multiple machines are protected by a backup plan, then a separate DRP is sent for each machine.

DRP and post-backup commands

Note that the DRP will not automatically change if post-backup commands in your backup plan copy

or move the backups from the original location. The DRP points only to the locations specified in the

backup plan.

Adding information to a DRP template

You can append additional information to a DRP template if you are well familiar with XML and

HTML. The default paths to the DRP template are:

 %ProgramFiles%\Acronis\BackupAndRecovery\drp.xsl - in 32-bit Windows

 %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Acronis\BackupAndRecovery\drp.xsl - in 64-bit Windows

 /usr/lib/Acronis/BackupAndRecovery/drp.xsl - in Linux