> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.storware.eu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.storware.eu/backup-and-recovery-71/administration/endpoints/organization-admin/backup-sla/create-a-new-backup-sla/mac-os-technical-preview.md). # MAC OS (technical preview) ## **BACKUP SETTINGS** In this section you can set the following settings: * **Deduplication** - turn on or off data deduplication on the source (endpoint) * **Compression** - turn on or off data compression on the source (endpoint) * **Limit file size** - limit the size of the protected file (in MB or GB) * **Storware Endpoints temporary folder** - set the location on the folder ![](/files/zPYDy2M7vYVEfDL518jq) ## **INCLUDE BACKUP SETTINGS** In this section, you can define directories and extensions to be included in the backup policy. To add a directory to protect, click the **Add include directory** button. If you click on the arrow icon to the left of the **Directory** field, you can select a pre-configured directory path, such as: * User Profile * Desktop * My Documents * Root Folder * Username * Hidden folders If you click on the arrow icon to the right of the **Directory** field, you can set the **Include subdirectories** option. In the Extensions field, you can select one of the following extension sets: * Apple iWork documents * Office documents * Video * Music * Photo * All files * Hidden files In the end, you have to set the time you want to retain the data on the Storware Endpoints server. Set the retention period in the **Retention** field. ## **EXCLUDE BACKUP SETTINGS** In this section, you can define directories and extensions you want to be excluded from the backup policy. To add a directory to protect, click the **Add exclude directory** button. If you click on the arrow icon to the left of the **Directory** field, you can select a pre-configured directory path, such as: * User Profile * Desktop * My Documents * Root folder * Username * Hidden folders If you click on the arrow icon to the right of the **Directory** field, you can set the **Include subdirectories** option. In the **Extensions** field, you can select one of the following extension sets: * Apple iWork documents * Office documents * Video * Music * Photo * All files * Hidden files --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.storware.eu/backup-and-recovery-71/administration/endpoints/organization-admin/backup-sla/create-a-new-backup-sla/mac-os-technical-preview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.