# Backup

Whether to run a backup action before compacting the data index. This index action parameter overrides the PreCompactionBackup configuration parameter.

Actions: | DRECOMPACT
Type: | Boolean
Default: | Value of PreCompactionBackup parameter.
Example: | `Backup=True`
See Also: | Path PreCompactionBackup configuration parameter PreCompactionBackupPath configuration parameter

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