To specify a command/batch file to be executed before the backup process starts
In the Command field, type a command or browse to a batch file. The program does not support interactive commands, i.e. commands that require user input (for example, “pause”.)
In the Working directory field, specify a path to a directory where the command/batch file will be executed.
In the Arguments field specify the command’s execution arguments, if required.
Depending on the result you want to obtain, select the appropriate options as described in the table below.
Click Test command to check if the command is correct.
Check box
Selection
Fail the task if the command execution fails
Selected
Cleared
Selected
Cleared
Do not back up until the command execution is complete
Selected
Selected
Cleared
Cleared
Result
Preset
Perform the backup only after the command is successfully executed. Fail the task if the command execution fails.
Perform the backup after the command is executed despite execution failure or success.
N/A
Perform the backup concurrently with the command execution and irrespective of the command execution result.