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VAL backing up btrfs snapshots as well as data


Instead of backing up the volume, it’s taking multiple copies of the data, one for each snapshot.

 I think you need to allow specification of which btrfs snapshots/subvolumes not to backup as otherwise you copy the volume multiple times which is really not sensible.

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Chris.Childerhose
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Are you asking a question or making an observation?  Is this an enhancement request?  If a request you need to post this on the forums so Product Managers see it - https://forums.veeam.com

 


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  • May 10, 2026

I’m saying that the behaviour is very stupid if I select a Device level backup.

I managed to find a way to just backup the current data by configuring a backup job using mountpoints:
 

but I really don’t think that I should need to do that.

D.


Chris.Childerhose
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Then this would be an enhancement that should be posted on the forums for this agent.  Then they can take a look at how things are done to enhance things.