Check if Include folders/files do exists (in case they are removed)

[buhtz]

I accidentally missed a part of a backup for over one year. It is my fault. But I think it would have helped me if BIT would warn about such situations.

The folders A and B where in the Include list of my snapshot profile. And snapshots are done as scheduled.
I renamed the folder B to C.
But I forgot to modify the snapshot profile adapting this situation. Because of that C was not part of the snapshot.

I am not sure how to fix it. Maybe a) when opening a profile (in GUI and CLI) or b) when start taking a snapshot the include list should be checked of existence first and warn about missings.

[aryoda]

how to fix it. Maybe
a) when opening a profile (in GUI and CLI) or
b) when start taking a snapshot the include list should be checked of existence first and warn about missings.

I think both should be done but the thing is the warning is not "pushed" to the user in case of scheduled backups.

Perhaps a permanent systray icon (#1370) with a dedicated icon for existing warnings and errors could be solution for desktop users. Server-only users need log shipping or emails anyhow but should know how to do that.

[buhtz]

Yeah, the question about how to know about errors in scheduled backups is always in my head. There is an old Issue (#1018) from myself about that and could be a part of the solution.

[buhtz]

We have a first solution in #1718 by Rafel. Have not tested or checked it in details.

• A log message (to syslog) is created on every snapshot. I think this is the minimum.
• Also it warns with a message box when a snapshot is triggered manually via the GUI.
• The systrayicon/notify warning is missing. Don't know how to trigger that for sure.

Other suggestion about a solution? Rafael needs a direction from us.

EDIT: I am undecided about it. Not sure how "urgent" such a situation is for most of our users.