Recovery point type options

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
The following table describes the recovery point type options that you can select while scheduling a backup.
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Table: Recovery point type options

Option Description
Recovery point set (recommended) Creates a recovery point set of the specified volumes. This backup type requires less storage and is faster that independent recovery point because it contains only the
incremental changes that were made to your
computer since the previous recovery point
Note: You can have only one recovery point set defined for each volume at any point of time.
Independent recovery point Creates a complete, independent backup of the specified volumes. This backup type
typically requires more storage space than the recovery point set,
especially if you run the backup multiple
times.