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Buy nowI'm managing an on-prem instance of Quickbooks and the machine that hosts QuickBooks Database Server Manager has an extremely large Backup folder. Is there a way to make incremental backups?
Thank you for reaching out with your question, Johnnie207. I'm glad to provide you with some options to help you optimize the size of your Backup folder in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).
I know how important it is to save storage space, and while the incremental backup isn't available in QBDT, we can still set up your backup options to limit the number of backup copies and remove the old ones that you no longer need in the folder.
To reduce the size of the backups folder, follow these steps:
For more detailed information, you can visit this article for your reference: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.
Additionally, you can use Intuit Data Protect to automate your backup process. This tool allows you to schedule incremental backups, ensuring your data is always up-to-date without taking up unnecessary space.
If you encounter any issues while restoring your backup file, here's how to resolve them.
We have covered how to limit your backups to keep your QuickBooks data secure without occupying too much space. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful day.
RE: Yes, you can optimize the size of your Backup folder by setting up incremental backups more efficiently in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).
To set up incremental backups in QBDT, follow these steps:
You do not appear to know what the term "incremental backup" means. This is a thing that can be googled. You should have done in order to save face. I did it for you: https://www.unitrends.com/blog/types-of-backup-full-incremental-differential
@Johnnie207 RE: Is there a way to make incremental backups?
No. When you create a backup, you are basically copying the entire QuickBooks company file and also additional files and putting them in a ZIP archive file. There is no other option.
However, there is also no technical need to save all backups.
You don't need to keep all those backup files (*.qbb). Do you have Pro/Premier or Enterprise?
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