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 In the Core Console, click the Machines tab, and then select the cluster you wish
to modify.
 Or, in the left navigation area, select the cluster you wish to modify.
2. Click the Configuration tab, and then click Retention Policy.
3. Select one of the options in the following table.
NOTE: If you selected Custom alert settings, follow the instructions for setting a
custom retention policy as described in “Customizing Retention Policy Settings” on
page 105, beginning with Step 4.
Modifying Cluster Protection Schedules
In AppAssure 5, you can modify the protection schedules only if your cluster has
shared volumes.
To modify cluster protection schedules
1. In the Core Console, click the Machines tab, and then select the cluster you wish
to modify.
2. Follow the instructions for modifying the protection settings as described in
“Modifying Protection Schedules” on page 108.
Modifying Cluster Transfer Settings
In AppAssure 5, you can modify the settings to manage the data transfer processes
for a protected cluster.
There are three types of transfers in AppAssure 5:
 Snapshots. Backs up the data on your protected cluster.
 VM Export. Creates a virtual machine with all of the backup information and
parameters as specified by the schedule defined for protecting the cluster.
Option Description
Use Core default retention policy This adopts the settings used by the associated core.
Click Apply.
Use Custom retention policy This lets you configure custom settings.
Proceed to Step NOTE:.
You can modify cluster transfer settings only if your cluster has shared volumes.