Get-WBPolicy
Gets the current backup policy for the computer.
Syntax
Get-WBPolicy
[-Editable]
[<CommonParameters>]
Description
The Get-WBPolicy cmdlet gets the backup policy object for the computer. Use the Editable parameter to return the policy information in edit mode.
To use this cmdlet, you must be a member of the Administrators group or Backup Operators group.
Examples
Example 1: Get a current backup policy
PS C:\> Get-WBPolicy
This command gets information about the backup policy object. The information includes all the settings for the backup policy, such as what items to back up, when to run backups, and where to store backups.
Example 2: Get a current backup policy in edit mode
PS C:\> Get-WBPolicy -Editable
This command gets information about the backup policy object, and it makes the policy editable.
Parameters
-Editable
Indicates that the cmdlet returns a current backup policy in edit mode.
Type: | SwitchParameter |
Position: | Named |
Default value: | None |
Required: | False |
Accept pipeline input: | False |
Accept wildcard characters: | False |
Inputs
None
Outputs
Notes
- If you use the Editable parameter to make changes, set the updated policy as the current policy by using the Set-WBPolicy cmdlet.