Schedule recovery point merges

If you are using Server Backup to protect data on a large server, [merging|Merge recovery points] Recovery Points can become a lengthy process and can sometimes take longer than the actual replication. You can schedule Recovery Points merging separately from the policy schedule. You can select an option to merge Recovery Points after every replication or merge them with specified frequency.

1. Click "Policy" in the Main Menu to open the "Policies" window.

2. Select the policy from the list and click "Edit."

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3. In the "Policy Settings" tab, click on the "Edit Schedule."

!Edit Policy window_Merge Schedule edition_English.png!

4. Select the trigger type from the drop-down menu. It will determine the recurrence of the merging:
* *After successful replication*
* *Hourly*
* *Daily*
* *Weekly*

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5. Depending on the trigger type, you will need to define the time/date of the merging. For example, for the "Daily" Trigger Type, define Starting Minute and Hours of Day.

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If you are using Server Backup to protect data on a large server, [merging|ServerBackup:Merge recovery points] Recovery Points can become a lengthy process and can sometimes take longer than the actual replication. You can schedule Recovery Points merging separately from the policy schedule. You can select an option to merge Recovery Points after every replication or merge them with specified frequency.

1. Click on "Policy" in the Main Menu to open the "Policies" window.

2. Select the policy from the list and click "Edit."

!Policies list_Edit icon_2_English.png!

3. In the "Policy Settings" tab, click on the "Edit Schedule."

!Edit Policy window_Merge Schedule edition_2_English.png!

4. Select the trigger type from the drop-down menu. It will determine the recurrence of the merging:
* *After successful replication*
* *Hourly*
* *Daily*
* *Weekly*

!trigger.png!

5. Depending on the trigger type, you will need to define the time/date of the merging. For example, for the "Daily" Trigger Type, define Starting Minute and Hours of Day.

!trigger2.png!

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