Initialize Property
The Initialize property controls backup device append and overwrite behavior for a backup to one or more specified devices.
Applies To
| Backup Object |
Syntax
object.Initialize [= value]
Parts
object
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value
TRUE or FALSE
Data Type
Boolean
Modifiable
Read/write
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT GetInitialize(LPBOOL pRetVal);
HRESULT SetInitialize(BOOL NewValue);
Remarks
If TRUE, the backup specified becomes the first backup set on the media, overwriting any existing backup sets on the media. The backup media is not overwritten if either of the following conditions is met:
- All backup sets on the media have not yet expired.
- The optionally specified backup set name does not match the name on the backup media. Specify backup set name with the BackupSetName property.
If FALSE, the backup specified creates a new backup set appended as the last backup set on the media.