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Use the following steps to create a backup policy:
Note: There are options to Replicate, Edit, and Delete the selected backup policy. Also, cloud tiering is available, but schedules must have weekly or monthly recurrence and have a retention time of 14 days or greater. Data Domain cloud storage units must be preconfigured on the Data Domain system.
Also, there is an option to set a backup service level agreement (SLA) for the backup policy. You can create this by clicking SLA and using the drop-down menu to choose from the following options:
To set the backup SLA, click NEXT, review the summary, and click FINISH.