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The current file being processed is: /home/lib/objs/printf.o. Processingfollows these steps:1. The exclude.attribute.symlink statement is checked first. If the printf.ofile is a symbolic link it will be excluded, otherwise proceed to the nextstep. Note that the exclude.attribute.symlink statements are alwaysprocessed before the other include-exclude statements, regardless oftheir position in the include-exclude list.2. Rule 3 is checked and finds no match.3. Rule 2 is checked and finds no match.4. Rule 1 is checked and a match is found.5. Processing stops, the option is checked, and it is exclude.6. File /home/lib/objs/printf.o is not backed up.Related concepts“Excluding file spaces and directories” on page 82Use exclude.dir statements to exclude all files and sub-directories in the specifieddirectory from processing. Tivoli Storage Manager evaluates all exclude.dirstatements first (regardless of their position within the include-exclude list), andremoves the excluded directories and files from the list of objects available forprocessing. The exclude.dir statements override all include statements that matchthe pattern.Chapter 10, “Using processing options,” on page 241You can use defaults for processing options or you can tailor the processingoptions to meet your specific needs. This topic provides an overview of processingoptions and an options reference section that provides detailed information abouteach option.Related reference“Exclude options” on page 312Use the exclude options to exclude objects from backup, image, or archive services.“Query Inclexcl” on page 491The query inclexcl command displays a list of include-exclude statements in theorder in which they are processed during backup and archive operations. The listdisplays the type of option, the scope of the option (archive, all, etc.), and thename of the source file.92 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Version 6.1: Installation and User’s Guide