NDMP server backup selections

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
When you create a backup, you can select a network-attached storage NDMP server. On the NDMP server, you can select volumes or directories, or you can specify the data to include or exclude.
The following limitations apply when you select volumes or directories on NDMP servers for backup:
  • You can include entire volumes for any NDMP server.
  • You can include subfolders for NetApp/IBM/Fujitus NDMP servers only.
  • You cannot exclude files or directories.
If you want to specify what to include or exclude in the backup job, you can do the following:
  • Select specific directories to include in the backup job.
  • Type the names of the specific directories and files that you want to exclude from the backup job in the Include/Exclude dialog box.

Table: What you can include and exclude for NDMP server backups

Type of NDMP server Include Exclude
NetApp/IBM/Fujitsu Single or multiple directories Directories and files, based on an exclusion pattern.
EMC Single directory Directories and files, but only if you select the Dump backup type.
Other Single or multiple directories, depending on the NDMP server. Directories and files. Refer to your NDMP server documentation for details.
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