V11: NEW GFS retention is here! - Veeam Software
www.veeam.com › blog › v11-gfs-retentionMar 02, 2021 · V11: NEW GFS retention is here! One of the first features added to Veeam Backup & Replication was backup copy jobs, and with backup copy jobs, we added GFS. GFS stands for Grandfather, Father, Son. It is the term used for archival retention points originally in just backup copy jobs, but now it’s available in traditional backup jobs in more ...
Backup Copy - Veeam Software Help Center
helpcenter.veeam.com › vsphere › backup_copySep 01, 2020 · Backup copies have the same format as those created by backup jobs and you can recover your data from them when you need it. Backup copy is a job-driven process. Veeam Backup & Replication fully automates the backup copy process and lets you specify retention settings to maintain the desired number of restore points, as well as full backups for ...