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Chapter 5:
PERFORMING IMAGE-LEVEL
BACKUPS
 Performing Image-Level Backups
 Selecting Data for a Backup
 Important Notes
 Selection Tree Icons
 Using Backup Selection Sets
 Setting Backup Options
 Selecting the Backup Type
 Enabling Changed Block Tracking
 Generating File-Level Indexes
 Enabling Active Block Mapping
 Configuring Number of Parallel Streams
 Finalizing and Submitting a Job
 Monitoring Job Progress
 Additional Notes
 Considerations for RDM Disks
 Disabling CBT for a Virtual Machine
5.1.0 Performing Image-Level Backups
The procedure for performing an image-level backup includes the steps outlined in
the following sections:
 Selecting Data for a Backup
 Setting Backup Options
 Finalizing and Submitting a Job
5.1.1 Selecting Data for a Backup
To select data for a backup, follow these steps:
1. Open the NVBU Backup window on the NVBU Server. To open this window:
 Click Backup on the toolbar or Large Buttons panel.
 Alternatively, on the Operations menu, click Backup.