Step 5. Specify Backup Mode

On this page, you can select how your backup routine should be executed by choosing any of the following backup modes:

• Advanced Mode
  This is the default mode that provides maximum flexibility in terms of the available settings.

  Please note that when choosing this mode, you will only be able to access the contents of files in your backup using MSP360 (CloudBerry) software. We cannot guarantee the ability to access this content when using third-party software.

• Simple Mode
  This mode does not support encryption, block-level backup, or custom retention policy.

  When choosing this mode, you will be able to access the contents of files in your backup using any appropriate third-party file manager/explorer tool.

• Custom Mode
  With this mode, the backup service copies your files to a specified folder in the target storage as is, without storing any metadata, such as information about file versions and their modification dates. This is similar to copying files using a file explorer.

  Please note that after deleting the MSP360 (CloudBerry) Backup repository, restoring such files can be a non-trivial task, requiring you to manually sync your repository via the command line interface. See Syncing Your Repository for more information.

When choosing Simple or Custom mode, please note that the backup service will overwrite a file in the backup storage if this file has been locally changed.

After you select the required mode, proceed to the next wizard page to specify additional settings for your backup plan.