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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Help Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Contents
Introduction
Getting Started
Backup Operations
Tape Rotation
Restore Operations
Keeping Track of Your Jobs
Options
Backup Tips and Strategies
Reference
Bitmaps and Icons
Backup Exec Keys
Main Agent Publisher Index
Error Messages
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Introduction
About the Backup Exec for NetWare Windows Client
Features and Benefits
Workstation Requirements
Recommendations
Carrying Out Operations
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Getting Started ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Getting Started
Windows Client and Agent Installation
Configuring the Agent with the Agent Publisher
Starting the Windows Client
Screen Components
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Backup Operations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Operations
Rights
About Backup
Advanced File Selection - Backup
Selection Files
Editing a Backup Job
Performing a File Grooming Operation (Admin)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Tape Rotation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation
General
Setting Up a Tape Rotation Job
Tape Rotation Save Selection File window (Admin)
Viewing and Editing a Tape Rotation Job
Tape Rotation Job Histories
Submit Tape Rotation Dialog (Admin only)
Tape Rotation Jobs Dialog (Admin only)
Tape Label Dialog (Admin only)
Job Sets Dialog (Admin only)
Managing a Tape Rotation Job
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Restore Operations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Restore Operations
Restoring Files
Searching a Catalog
Advanced File Selection - Restore
Displaying File Versions
Editing a Restore Job
Viewing Tapes (Administrator Option)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Keeping Track of Your Jobs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Keeping Track of Your Jobs
Job Schedule
Editing Jobs in the Queue
Job History
Change Backup Server
Deleting Cataloged Tapes (Administrator Only)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Options
Introduction
General Options
Backup Options
Restore Options
Job History Options
Notify Options
Display Options
Agent Options
Technical Support Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Backup Tips and Strategies ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Tips and Strategies
Backup Strategies
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. Reference ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Reference
The Menu Bar
File Menu
Tree Menu
View Menu
Admin Menu
Select Menu
Job Menu
Options Menu
Window Menu
Help Menu
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. Bitmaps and Icons ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Bitmaps and Icons
The Selection Bar
Backup/Restore Sources Window Bitmaps
Directory Tree Bitmaps
Selection Bitmaps
Icons
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Backup Exec Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Exec Keys
Cursor Movement Keys
Dialog Box Keys
Editing Keys
Help Keys
Menu Keys
System Keys
Text Selection Keys
Window Keys
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. Main Agent Publisher Index ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Main Agent Publisher Index
General
Fields
Boxes
Buttons
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. Error Messages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error Messages
General
SMDRINCL.DAT File
Error Message Table
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 15. About the Backup Exec for NetWare Windows Client ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
About the Backup Exec for NetWare Windows Client
Backup Exec is a high performance data management solution for Novell
networks. With the Backup Exec Windows client , you can submit backup and
restore operations from your workstation to a server containing the Job
Manager and a tape drive ( backup server ).
Restoring files is quick and easy, because Backup Exec's extensive disk-based
catalog keeps track of all of the files that you have backed up.
Related Topics:
General
Elements
Interaction
Administrator Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 16. Introduction - About the Backup Exec for NetWare Windows Client - General ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General
Backup Exec is a " client - server" based backup system that allows
Administrators and Users to back up servers and workstations network-wide. This
configuration has many advantages:
Γòû Operations are performed right at the server, reducing network traffic
and processing times.
Γòû Workstations need only to be attached (not logged in) to servers to be
backed up. This helps ensure network security.
Γòû The Administrator controls the tape drive right from the server,
ensuring efficient, centralized operations.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 17. Elements ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Elements
Backup Exec for NetWare consists of the following elements:
Γòû Job Manager - The module which resides on the fileserver where the tape
hardware is connected ( backup server ). The Job Manager is comprised
of two NLMs: the Job Server, which is Backup Exec's main processing
engine; the Job Console, which is the user interface for the Job Server.
Γòû Client Software - The module users and administrators use to submit
jobs to the Job Manager. Client modules are available for DOS, Windows,
and NetWare platforms.
Γòû Agents - The Backup Exec agent software allows workstations running it
to be backed up by devices running the client software. Agent software
for DOS and Windows workstations is included with Backup Exec for
NetWare. OS/2, UNIX and Macintosh agent software is also included with
Backup Exec - Enterprise Edition.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 18. Interaction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Interaction
The following illustrates how the Backup Modules work together to provide
complete, convenient backup and restore functionality for the network:
Γòû Backup and restore jobs are submitted to the Backup Server from
workstations running the Backup Exec client software (DOS, Windows, or
NLM server client).
Γòû Workstations running the Backup Agent software or SMS TSAs and
attached to the Backup Server can have jobs submitted for them by an
administrator or user running a DOS, Windows or NetWare client.
Γòû The Job Manager NLM running on the Backup Server runs jobs when they
are to be processed.
Γòû Once an operation has been completed, the results ( Job History ) for
the job and the catalog information can be viewed in the client software
by the originator of the job or the supervisor.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 19. Administrator Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Administrator Options
The following options are available to Administrators only:
Γòû File Grooming
Γòû Ability to view job results and catalogs for ALL users (users only
have access to results and catalogs for devices they have submitted jobs
for)
Γòû Tape overwrite functions
Γòû Ability to delete catalog information for any user
Γòû Tape rotation
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 20. Features and Benefits ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Features and Benefits
Backup - Schedule Backup jobs to run at any time to back up any or all
available devices on the network.
Selection Files - Select devices, directories or files that you want to
routinely back up and save them as "selection files", which can be scheduled to
run as often as you wish.
Restore - Retrieve data that you have backed up or restore data backed up from
another server or workstation. Backup Exec also includes features which allow
you to quickly find the data you want to restore.
Device-based Catalogs - Backup Exec's catalog keeps a record of the files you
have backed up. This makes it easy to find data you want to restore.
Job Schedule and Job History - The Job Schedule allows you to see where your
job is in the backup queue. The Job History contains information about jobs
already processed by the Backup Exec Job Manager .
Windows Flexibility - The Backup Exec Windows Client gives you all of the
functionality you expect from a Windows application. Features range from
multitasking to customizing window sizes and locations to suit your own Windows
workstation preferences.
Device-Based Catalogs - Backup Exec's catalog keeps a record of the files you
have backed up. The contents of the catalogs are displayed in graphical form
in the Restore window. They are arranged so that you can find files based upon
where they were originally located (something you probably already know)
instead of the order in which they were placed on tape. This makes it much
easier to find the data that you want to restore.
Job Manager Monitoring - The client's Job Manager Monitoring feature allows you
to monitor the ongoing status of your jobs that are running on the server.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 21. Workstation Requirements ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Workstation Requirements
Your Windows workstation should have the following minimum requirements to
effectively run Backup Exec:
Γòû A 386 microprocessor (or above)
Γòû Windows v.3.1 or greater running in Enhanced mode
Γòû Mouse or other pointing device
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 22. Recommendations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Recommendations
We suggest that, before running the Windows Client , you refer to your Windows
documentation for the recommended settings for files and buffers in the
CONFIG.SYS file, and edit your own file to reflect these settings.
We also suggest that you run the DOS program SHARE.EXE (provided with Windows)
in conjunction with the Windows client. This program will enable Job Manager
to determine if a file is in use when attempting to back it up or restore it,
and respond appropriately. If you do not run SHARE.EXE, the Job Manager may
back up files in use inadvertently.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 23. Carrying Out Operations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Carrying Out Operations
These instructions are written for users performing the operations using a
mouse. If you are familiar with keyboard commands, you can perform the same
operations using the keyboard. To choose a menu option using the keyboard,
press <Alt> or <F10> to access the menu bar, then press <Alt> plus the
underlined letter within the desired command name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 24. Windows Client and Agent Installation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Windows Client and Agent Installation
Be sure to set up the appropriate network services (through Windows Setup) and
login to the Backup Server from the workstation before beginning the
installation process. Refer to your Windows documentation for help.
Backup Exec includes an installation program that loads the Windows client
software from the file server onto your system. The installation process also
sets up the Backup Exec program group in Windows.
Related Topics:
Where the Software is Installed
Setting Up the Software
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 25. Where the Software is Installed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Where the Software is Installed
The installation program creates the following subdirectories on your hard
drive:
Γòû \BKUPEXEC contains WIN_WS\WIN31
Γòû \BKUPEXEC\WIN_WS\WIN31 contains Data files for Backup Exec
You will be prompted for a name for each directory. You may accept the default
names or choose your own names.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 26. Setting Up the Software ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Setting Up the Software
To install the Backup Exec Windows Client and Agent software on your
workstation:
1. Start Windows.
2. From within the Windows Program Manager, click File.
3. Click Run.
4. In the Command Line box, enter the drive letter mapped to the Backup
Server's SYS: volume , followed by \bkupexec\win_ws\win31\setup
(assuming that the Backup Exec software is installed in the default
location; see your administrator to determine the exact location). For
example:
F:\bkupexec\win_ws\win31\setup
5. Press <Enter>.
6. Select and click the type of installation you desire: Full, Client, or
Agent. If this is the first time Backup Exec has been installed on your
system select Full. The Backup Exec installation program will copy the
appropriate files to your workstation.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The installation program automatically creates a Windows program group for the
Backup Exec modules. The Windows Client and Agent items added to the group
include:
Γòû Backup Exec - Windows Client
Γòû Agent Publisher - Windows Agent Publisher
Γòû Readme.txt - Additional information about the Windows Client
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 27. Configuring the Agent with the Agent Publisher ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Configuring the Agent with the Agent Publisher
The Agent Publisher is used to configure the Windows workstation as a Backup
Exec Agent . This determines how your workstation's drive will be seen by other
workstations running the Backup Exec client . During setup, the Agent
Publisher dialog box will automatically appear if you have chosen either the
Full or Agent setup options.
Before a Windows agent workstation can be backed up or restored, it must first
be made available to the various client front-ends on the network. This is
known as publishing the agent. To publish an agent, the following drivers
must be loaded on the workstation agent:
Γòû Novell modules IPX.COM and NETX.COM (must be loaded first)
Γòû Backup Exec modules DOS_SPX.EXE and DOS_AGNT.EXE
Note: You may use the ODI and/or VLM drivers instead of IPX.COM and NETX.COM.
Just make sure that the network drivers are loaded before the Backup Exec
modules.
To automate the process of loading these drivers, edit and add these commands
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Once these drivers have been loaded and the Agent Publisher dialog box has been
configured, the workstation is considered published. It is now available to be
backed up (or restored to) from the various clients on the network, including
other Windows clients.
Backing up (or restoring to) the Windows agent does not require the workstation
to be logged into the backup server ; however, it must be published.
Related Topics:
The Agent Publisher Dialog Box
Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
Rebooting the Workstation
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 28. The Agent Publisher Dialog Box ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Agent Publisher Dialog Box
Fields
Each Agent Publisher field is explained below.
Workstation Name
The Workstation Name identifies the published workstation agent to the network,
and is used when making job selections from Backup Exec Clients. This
field is required.
Password
This optional password will prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to
the agent workstation when using other Backup Exec clients.
Path
Regarded as objects of the agent workstation, Agent Publisher path statements
designate specific data that can be backed up from the workstation hard drive.
Alias
An alias is a name that users from other workstations (running Backup Exec
client software) use to identify the published paths of your agent
workstation.
Access Password
This optional password prevents unauthorized users from backing up or restoring
specific Agent Publisher-specified paths.
Publish
The Publish boxes work in conjunction with the Path boxes. By activating a
Publish box with a mouse click (an 'X' appears), the published path allows the
workstation to be seen on the network by the Backup Exec's Client software.
Other workstation clients, no matter what the platform, can submit jobs from
these published workstation agents to the Job Manager .
Backup Only
The Backup Only field indicates the operational status of the preceding path
fields. Activating this option allows only backup of the specified object ;
restoring data to the object is not possible. Activate this field if data is
NOT to be restored to the associated path statement.
Browse
The browse button is used to easily configure other paths. If you are
unfamiliar with using Window's Browse feature, see your Windows 3.1 User's
Guide.
Save
After configuring each field in the Agent Publisher dialog box, click Save to
save the configuration information. This information is saved to a default
filename called DOS_AGNT.PUB, located in your workstation's \bkupexec\WIN_WS
directory.
Exit
Exit allows you to exit from the Agent Publisher program.
If, during the initial Windows client/agent installation process, you chose to
install only the Client module, you will need to install the Agent module
before the Agent Publisher dialog box will appear.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 29. Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
When the installation is almost complete, you will have the opportunity to add
the following lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (if you have chosen to install
the Agent software):
C:\bkupexec\win_ws\dos_spx.exe
C:\bkupexec\win_ws\dos_agnt.exe
DOS_SPX.EXE and DOS_AGNT.EXE are Terminate-and-Stay- Resident (TSR) programs.
Backup Exec uses these programs to access your workstation. Both files must
be loaded before any agent Backup Exec operation is attempted. Including these
lines in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file ensures that these two programs are loaded each
time the workstation is powered up.
After the installation completes, Setup helps you edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file by
automatically copying the DOS_SPX and DOS_AGNT lines to the Windows Clipboard.
It then opens your AUTOEXEC.BAT file using Notepad. By using Notepad's Paste
feature, you can place the agent statements in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file wherever
you want.
NOTE: Be sure to save and close the Notepad file before proceeding.
If the last line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file loads Windows, then two lines above
the last line must be placed in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file prior to the line that
loads Windows. Also, make sure Novell's IPX.COM and NETX.COM are loaded prior
to the DOS_SPX.EXE and DOS_AGNT.EXE files.
Following is an example of the commands you should place in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file:
ipx.com
netx.com
c:\bkupexec\win_ws\dos_spx.exe
c:\bkupexec\win_ws\dos_agnt.exe
NOTE: You may use the ODI and/or VLM drivers instead of IPX.COM and NETX.COM
respectively. Just make sure that the network drivers are loaded before the
Backup Exec modules.
Once you have closed the Notepad file containing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, the
setup process displays another Notepad file containing a Readme.txt file.
NOTE: We recommend that you read this file carefully; it contains information
that became available after the manual was published.
If you find that the Windows Client does not recognize agents published on
the network, check your system to see if a TSR called TBMI2.COM is being loaded
into memory. This is a Novell module provided with older systems running in
non-enhanced mode. If it is present, we recommend that you delete TBMI2.COM
from the system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 30. Rebooting the Workstation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Rebooting the Workstation
After completing the installation, reboot the workstation. This workstation
should now be available for backup through any of Backup Exec's client
programs.
To configure other Windows workstations as Backup Exec agents and/or as
clients, simply login to the backup server from the desired workstation and
re-run the setup procedure.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 31. Starting the Windows Client ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Starting the Windows Client
To run the Backup Exec Windows Client software:
1. Double-click on the Backup Exec icon within the Backup Exec program
group.
2. When the NetWare client is loaded, it scans all SMS devices and
published agents on the network. The Scanning for Network Agents window
lists each device as it is encountered. Should the startup process halt
at a particular device, that device may be the cause of a network
problem that requires attention.
3. If you encounter a problem with an SMS device (SMDR), you can create a
SMDRINCL.DAT file that will allow you to only include certain devices.
The software also identifies the current Backup Server in the status
bar at the bottom of the window.
4. Once the user interface is initialized, Backup Exec displays the Windows
Client desktop. When the Ready message is displayed in the Status Bar,
you can begin your first operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 32. Screen Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Screen Components
Menu Bar
After starting the Backup Exec Windows Client , a menu bar is displayed
across the top of your screen.
You use the Menu Bar to access Windows Client functions. To display a menu,
click on the menu name, or press <F10> to move your cursor to the Menu Bar and
then press <Alt> plus the underlined letter in the name of the menu you want to
display.
To display the File menu, press <F10>, then <Alt + F>.
The Selection Bar
The Selection Bar is displayed across the top of the screen under the Menu Bar.
The Selection Bar contains buttons that you click on to quickly access Backup
Exec functions.
The Administrator view of the Selection Bar includes a button used to access
File Grooming functions.
You can choose to not display the Selection Bar by clicking on the View menu,
then clicking on Selection Bar to remove the check mark that selects it.
Icons
When you initially start the Windows Client, there are icons at the bottom of
your screen for Backup and Restore operations. If you are an Administrator,
an additional Tapes icon also appears at the bottom of your screen. Whether you
have icons at the bottom of the screen or open windows when you subsequently
start the Windows Client is determined by their status at the time you exit the
Windows Client.
Status Bar
Messages about the status of Backup Exec are displayed in the Status Bar. You
can choose not to display the Status Bar by clicking on the View menu, then
clicking on Status Bar to remove the check mark that selects it.
Exiting the Software
To exit the Backup Exec Windows Client, select Exit from the File Menu or click
on the Exit button on the Selection Bar.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 33. Rights ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Rights
Backup Exec abides by the rights assigned to you by the system administrator
. If you do not have sufficient rights to a directory on the server (that is,
you are not an administrator), you will not be able to back up or restore
files in that directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 34. About Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
About Backup
Backing up your entire workstation as illustrated in the following section is
the easiest and most comprehensive backup method. You can also select
directories and/or files if you wish.
Related Topics:
Running a Simple Backup
Performing a Simple Backup - Administrators
Selecting Directories or Files for Backup
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 35. Running a Simple Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Running a Simple Backup
Additional Administrator options for this procedure follow these steps.
To create a backup job for your Windows workstation:
1. Double click the Backup icon in your Windows Client window. This
opens the Backup Sources window .
2. To open the Backup Sources window using the keyboard, press
<Alt + W> to display the Window Menu. Then, use the down arrow key to
highlight Backup and press <Enter>.
This window lists published agents on your network. These are
workstations that are available to be backed up. An agent may be
either a NetWare agent or a Backup Exec agent .
If you are signed on as a Backup Exec user, you will see all published
NetWare agents in the Backup Sources window, and your own published
Backup Exec agent workstation. To see other users' Backup Exec agents,
you must be signed on as an administrator.
If a new agent has been published since the application was started, it
will not show up in the Backup Sources Window until the window is
refreshed (using the F5 function key). If the NetWare Agent you are
looking for does not show up in the window, it is possible that it is
not in the SMDRINCL.DAT file.
3. On the left side of each agent icon displayed in the Backup Sources
window is a small check box . When the mouse pointer is over the check
box, the pointer changes to a pen. Using this pen, click the check box
to select your workstation. The X indicates the workstation has been
selected. (To make selections using the keyboard, use the cursor
movement keys to highlight the workstation, then press <Spacebar> to
check the selection.) If the checkbox is empty, the item is not
selected. If the checkbox is checked with a black mark, the item is
fully selected. If the checkbox is marked with a gray mark, then it is
partially selected. For example, if you select a single file within a
directory, the directory will be marked with a gray box.
4. If you select the wrong workstation, clicking on the X (or pressing
<Spacebar again> erases it and removes the workstation from the
selection. You can also select the workstation by highlighting the
workstation name and clicking on the Check button (in the Selection Bar
); to de-select the workstation, click on the Uncheck button. You can
use the Uncheck All selection (from the Select menu) to cancel all your
choices and start over.
5. If the password database is not activated, Backup Exec will prompt you
for a password for each device that you select. You will need to enter
passwords for those devices that are password protected. Press <Enter>
or click OK to ignore the password prompt for those devices that are not
password protected.
6. When your selections are complete, click the Backup button or select
Submit Backup from the Job Menu. This opens the Submit Backup Job
window.
The Submit Backup Job window has the backup defaults selected. You can
override the settings (making changes here does not affect your default
settings). You can also provide a name for the job and a description
for the backup set (s). See the related topic, Submit Backup Job
Window Components.
7. If you want to change the frequency for the job, click the Frequency
button to the right of the window. This opens the Job Frequency
Information window. See the related topic, Job Frequency Information
Window Components, for options
8. Click OK to accept your frequency changes and return to the Submit
Backup Job window.
9. Click OK when you are ready to submit the backup job. Click Cancel if
you do not want to proceed.
10.Backup Exec displays a window confirming that your job has been
successfully submitted to the Backup Server .
Related Topics:
Submit Backup Job Window Components
Job Frequency Information Window
Advanced Job Options Window
Login Window
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 36. Submit Backup Job Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Backup Job Window Components
This dialog box enables you to submit a backup job to the Job Manager .
This window is displayed when the Backups Sources window is active and you
choose Submit Backup from the Job menu, or click the Backup button located on
the Selection Bar .
JOB INFORMATION
Job Name
Enter a name that will differentiate this job from others in your job history
records. Maximum length for the job name is 24 characters.
Target Partition
The first available partition (that allows the user, and the type of operation
being performed) is selected as the default partition. Press <Enter> in the
Target Partition field to display other partitions on which the job can be
processed. Move the selection arrows next to the desired partition and press
<Enter>.
New Tape Name (Administrators only)
Enter a name that identifies a tape. If this is an overwrite job, this name
will be used as the new name for the tape. If this is an append job, and the
tape in the drive is blank when this job is run, this value will be used as the
name of the tape. If the job is appended to a tape that already has data on
it, this name will not be assigned to the tape.
New Tape Password (Administrators only)
Enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the tape. If this is an
overwrite job, the tape password will be used as the new password for the tape.
If this is an append job, and the tape in the drive is blank when this job is
run, this value will be used as the tape password. If the job is appended to a
tape that already has data on it, this password will not be used.
Backup Type
For a first time backup, leave Normal marked. There are four backup types :
Γòû Normal (default)- backs up all selected files and changes the files'
status to "backed up".
Γòû Incremental - only backs up selected files that were modified or created
since the last Normal backup . Selecting Incremental will also change
the files' status to "backed up".
Γòû Differential - only backs up selected files that were modified or
created since the last Normal backup. Selecting Differential does not
affect a file's backup status.
Γòû Copy - backs up all selected files, but does not change their backup
status. This manual fully describes the different forms of backup.
Verify After Backup
Selecting this option has Backup Exec check to make sure the files you wrote to
the tape can be read once a backup has been completed. The default value for
this field is set in the Backup Options dialog.
Eject tape after job ( Admin only)
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape in the
drive once the job is completed. This function can be used in single or
multiple drive configurations, but has no affect on loaders.
Current Frequency
Indicates how often the job is to be run. To change this value, click the
Frequency button at the right of the window.
OPERATION (Admin Only)
Append
Causes backed-up files to be added to those already on tape. Non-administrative
jobs are always submitted in Append Mode.
Overwrite
Causes backed-up files to be written over those already on tape. Be careful;
OVERWRITE can potentially destroy another job's data.
Execution Date
Date this job is next scheduled to process. This date relates to the value in
the CURRENT FREQUENCY field. If the CURRENT FREQUENCY field indicates that the
job is scheduled to run once only or to repeat every X days, the EXECUTION DATE
field can contain any valid date. If CURRENT FREQUENCY indicates that the job
is to repeat every X weeks on X, or repeat each month on X day, the date in
this field must fall within those parameters. If you select a date that does
not fall within the parameters, Backup Exec substitutes the next date that does
fall within the CURRENT FREQUENCY criteria. For example, suppose a job is
scheduled to occur on the 30th of each month but you select the 18th for the
backup. When you leave the EXECUTION DATE field, Backup Exec displays a
message informing you that this is an invalid date and resets the date to the
30th.
Execution Time
Enter the time the job is to run. You can change this value by clicking on the
up and down arrows to the right of the value.
BACKUP SET INFORMATION
Device Name
Name of the workstation you are backing up. This is the name you selected from
the Backup Sources window .
Set Name
Name identifying the data you are backing up.
Set Description
Describes the data you are backing up.
FREQUENCY
Click on this button to change the schedule for the job.
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Job Frequency Information Window
This dialog box enables you to change the schedule for a job .
This window is displayed when you click on the FREQUENCY button when editing or
submitting a job.
Execute Only Once
Select this option if you want the job to process one time only. When it is
complete, it will not be rescheduled. If the job fails to execute, Backup
Exec places it on hold. If you choose this option, the result is a once-only
job .
Repeat Every [ ] Days
Select this option if you want the job to repeat after a given interval,
beginning with the specified execution date. Enter the number of days to
elapse between jobs in the space provided. For example, you can choose to run
a job every 14 days. If you choose this option, the result is a continual job
.
Repeat Every [ ] Weeks On
Select this option if you want the job to repeat at a given weekly interval on
the day(s) of the week specified. For example, you can choose to run a job
every two weeks on Friday. Note that this schedule may change the execution
date. If so, the date is set to the next date that falls within the date
range. If you choose this option, the result is a continual job.
Repeat Each Month On
Select this option if you want the job to repeat on a specified day each month.
For example, you can choose to run a job on the 15th of every month. You can
also enter "L" to schedule a job for the last day of each month. Note that
this schedule may change the execution date. If so, the date is set to the
next month whose Nth day has not yet been passed. If you choose this option,
the result is a continual job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 38. Advanced Job Options Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Advanced Job Options Window
This dialog box enables you to set the advanced job options for a job. Note
that the contents of this dialog will vary depending on whether the job is
being submitted or edited. The job type also affects the contents of the
dialog.
Scan devices to estimate backup size - Select this option to have Backup Exec
estimate the number of bytes to be backed up when the backup operation begins.
This option may cause the backup to take a little longer, but it allows you to
monitor the progress of the operation (by percentage complete). This option is
not available for restore jobs.
Submit job on hold - Select this option to submit the job with a hold status.
This is useful when you want to submit a job, but you are not ready for the job
to run. Selecting this option while editing a job puts it on hold.
Console command before job ( Administrator only) - This option executes a
console command on the backup server before the job starts to run. You can
also specify a delay time to occur between the time the command is executed and
the start of the job. This option is only available during job submission and
cannot be changed through job editing.
Console command after job (Administrator only)- This option executes a console
command on the backup server after the job runs. You can also specify a delay
time to occur between the time the command is executed and the start of the
next job. This option is only available during job submission and cannot be
changed through job editing.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 39. Login Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Login Window
This dialog box is displayed when Backup Exec requires a username or password
in order to access data on the network. The name of the device that is being
accessed is in the window's title bar.
User name - Enter the name of the user that is to be used to access the device.
If the device being accessed does not require user names, the user name field
will not be shown.
Password - Enter the password to be used to access the device.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 40. Performing a Simple Backup - Administrators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Performing a Simple Backup - Administrators
The steps that Administrators follow in performing a simple backup are the
same as those for users. However, Administrators are presented with additional
options and information.
The Administrator view of the Backup Sources window includes all published
Backup Exec agents as well as all published NetWare agents.
Related Topics:
Submit Backup Job Window Components - Administrator View
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 41. Submit Backup Job Window Components - Administrator View ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Backup Job Window Components - Administrator View
The Administrator view of the Submit Backup Job window includes the
following fields:
New Tape Name - Enter a name that identifies a tape. If this is an overwrite
job, this name will be used as the new name for the tape. If this is an
append job, and the tape in the drive is blank when this job is run, this
value will be used as the name of the tape. If the job is appended to a tape
that already has data on it, this name will not be assigned to the tape.
New Tape Password - Enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the
tape. If this is an overwrite job, the tape password will be used as the new
tape password for the tape. If this is an append job, and the tape in the
drive is blank when this job is run, this value will be used as the tape
password. If the job is appended to a tape that already has data on it, this
password will not be used.
Target Partition - The target partition tells Backup Exec where you want this
job to be performed. If you have multiple backup devices or a loader attached
to the current backup server , you may be able to perform this job on any one
of several partitions. Note that partitions can be restricted to specific
users or job types. So, if a partition which you know exists does not show up
in the Target Partition drop down list, it is probably because the partition
either does not support the current job type or you do not have access to the
partition. If you do not care which partition is used, you can use the "First
Available" option which will cause the job to be run on the first available
partition that supports the job.
Operation
Defines the way the backed-up information will be placed on the tape.
Γòû Append - Data will be added after that already existing on the tape
Γòû Overwrite - Data will be written over that already existing on the tape
Be careful in making your Operation selection. If you choose Overwrite, you
can potentially destroy data. For example, if a user submitted an "append"
backup and you follow immediately with an "overwrite" backup, you will erase
the information that the other user just backed up unless the current tape is
swapped for another tape between jobs.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 42. Selecting Directories or Files for Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selecting Directories or Files for Backup
There are some instances where you may choose to back up a directory or group
of files rather than all of your hard drive. For example:
Γòû If you have certain directories or files that contain critical data that
needs to be backed up frequently.
Γòû When you are backing up files or directories to copy to another
workstation.
To back up directories or files:
1. From the Backup Sources window , select the agent at which the
directory/file is located and double-click on the agent name, or use the
cursor movement keys to highlight the agent name and press <Enter>.
This expands the tree to show the services contained within the agent
workstation.
2. Double-click on a service name to expand the tree further and show
the volumes established within the service.
3. Then, double-click on the selected volume name to expand the tree and
display the Directory Tree window . Use the Tree Menu in the Menu Bar
for quick expansion of the directory tree.
4. Disk directories are displayed on the left side of the Directory Tree
window; subdirectories and files are displayed on the right side of the
Directory Tree window. Double-click on each subdirectory name until the
desired file is listed. Select Split from the View menu to display a
split bar that you can use to adjust the size of each side. You can
also hide the label bar that provides column titles for the Directory
Tree window; to do so, choose Label Bar from the View menu (ensure that
a check mark does not appear beside the Label Bar option if you want to
hide the column titles).
5. On the left side of each directory and file is a check box . Click on
the check box (or highlight the directory or file name and press
<Spacebar>) to select the directory or file you want to back up.
If you select a directory, all files contained in that directory are
selected. You may select as many directories and files as desired for
the backup.
6. To include all subdirectories in the directories selected for this
backup, click on Select in the Menu Bar. If there is a check mark to
the left of Include Subdirectories , all subdirectories (in the
directories you selected) will be included in the backup. If you do not
want to include subdirectories click on Include Subdirectories to remove
the checkmark.
7. Clicking on Include Subdirectories affects only subsequent selections .
Selections made before clicking on Include Subdirectories will not
include subdirectories.
8. When your selections are complete, click on the Backup button in the
Selection Bar or select Submit Backup Job from the Job Menu.
9. This will open the Submit Backup Job window. You can now proceed to
submit the job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 43. Advanced File Selection - Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Advanced File Selection - Backup
Advanced file selection enables you to quickly select groups of files to be
included in or excluded from your Backup and File Grooming operations.
To make your Advanced File Selections , follow these steps:
1. Select the device(s) you want to back up or groom.
2. Click on Select in the Menu Bar and click on Advanced or click on the
Advanced File Selection button in the Selection Bar .
This opens the Advanced File Selection - Backup window. See the related
topic, Advanced File Selection - Backup Window Components.
3. After making your file selections, click on OK.
4. If you are going to use these selections only for this backup or file
grooming operation, you can now begin the operation. If you want to
save these selections for future use, click on Select and click on Save
Selections to create a selection file.
5. You can now continue with the job as with any other backup job .
Related Topics:
Advanced File Selection - Backup Window Components
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 44. Advanced File Selection - Backup Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Advanced File Selection - Backup Window Components
The following choices are available in the Advanced File Selection - Backup
window:
Include or Exclude Files
Select whether to Include or Exclude all files that meet your file
specifications. The default is Include. Click on Exclude if you want to
exclude files from the operation.
File Specification
Specify where Backup Exec should look, and what to look for, when selecting
files that will be included in or excluded from your Backup or File Grooming
operation.
Device
Select the device that contains the files you want to include or exclude. The
field contains the name of the device you chose through the Backup Sources
window . Click on the down arrow located to the right of the device field to
scroll to other available devices.
Path
Enter any available directory or subdirectory on the device selected. Enter
the full path to the subdirectory (do not include the device identifier). For
example, if you have selected drive C:, and the data you want to back up is in
the MEMOS subdirectory of the DOCS directory, your full path would be
C:\DOCS\MEMOS.
File
Specify any files to be included or excluded. Wildcard characters are
permitted. The asterisk (*) in a file name or extension is a wildcard
character that represents all characters occupying any remaining position in
the file name or extension. The question mark (?), the wildcard for a single
character, is also supported.
For example, to include all files with the .EXE extension, type the following:
*.EXE
The default for File is *.*, which means every file name with every extension
will be selected.
Include Subdirectories
Choose Include Subdirectories to include all subdirectories contained within
all directories that are part of your selections .
If the operation is beginning at the root level of a disk (e.g., drive C:), all
directories and subdirectories on that disk will be included. If you entered a
specific path (directory), all of the subdirectories contained within that
directory will be included.
Selection Criteria
Specifies the files to be included in the backup operation:
Γòû All Files - Choosing All Files will include all files in the backup or
file grooming operation. All Files is the default.
Γòû Files Dated Within This Range - Choosing Files dated within this range
will include or exclude all files that were changed or created within
the specified range of dates. Specify a beginning (From) and an ending
(To) date.
Γòû Files changed within the last [] days. Choosing this option creates a
selection that includes files changed within the specified number of
days when the job is run. So, if you submit a repeating job, each
time the job is run, the Job Manager will back up the files modified
within the previous specified number of days. Note that this option is
not available as an Exclude.
For a file to be included in or excluded from the operation, it must match all
of the criteria specified.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 45. Backup Operations - Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Files
Selection files are files, created by you or supplied with Backup Exec
software, that contain information about the specific devices, directories,
and/or files that you want to back up. Once created, selection files are
available for re-use as necessary, saving you time in making backup selections
.
Selection Types
Backup
These are selections used for backup and file grooming jobs. They are stored
in the Backup Exec subdirectory on the workstation.
Tape Rotation ( Administrator only)
These are selections used for tape rotation jobs. They are stored in the tape
rotation path on the current backup server .
Selection Files
Displays a list of existing selections. Click on the selections to be used for
the operation. For administrators, the selection files listed will differ for
the two backup types .
Related Topics:
Saving Selection Files
Using Selection Files
Deleting Selection Files
Viewing Selection Files
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 46. Saving Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Saving Selection Files
Follow these steps to save a series of selections in a selection file:
1. Select the devices, directories, and/or files you want to back up.
2. Click on Select in the Menu Bar.
3. Click on Save Selections. This opens the Save Selection File window.
4. Enter a name for the new selection file.
The name used for the selection file must conform to the DOS file naming
rules (maximum of eight characters). The file extension .BKS will
automatically be added to the name you enter. If a selection file
already exists with the name you enter, the program asks if you want to
replace that file.
5. Click on Save to save the new selection file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 47. Using Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Using Selection Files
This window displays a list of selection files which can be used in a tape
rotation (administrators only), backup , or file grooming . When you clear
the selections , Backup Exec loads the new selections you have chosen. If you
choose not to clear the selections, Backup Exec adds the new selections to the
current selections for this operation.
For administrators only, the particular selection type chosen will affect the
list of selection files that are available.
Note: If Backup Exec cannot locate a device included in the selections (e.g.,
if a device is turned off), an error message is displayed and selections for
those devices are not made.
Follow these steps to use a selection file:
1. Click on Select in the Menu Bar.
2. Click on Use Selections. This opens the Use Selections window.
3. Click on the selection file you want to use, then click on Use, or just
double-click on the file you want to use. The selections in the Backup
Sources window are updated to reflect those described in the selection
file you chose.
4. Click the Backup button or choose Submit Backup from the Job Menu.
This will open the Submit Backup Job window. The Backup window has
the backup defaults selected. At this point, you can override the
settings (making changes here does not affect your default settings).
You can also provide a label for the backup set (s).
5. Click OK when you are ready to begin the backup. The program displays a
window informing you that the job has been successfully submitted to the
backup server .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 48. Deleting Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Deleting Selection Files
Follow these steps to delete a selection file you are no longer using:
1. Click on Select in the Menu Bar.
2. Click on Delete Selections . This opens the Delete Selection File
window which lists each of the selection files available to you.
3. Click on the selection file you want to delete, then click on the Delete
button, or just double-click on the file you want to delete. The
program displays a confirmation dialog .
4. Click Yes to delete the selection file, or click No to cancel the delete
operation and keep the selection file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 49. Viewing Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Viewing Selection Files
Follow these steps to view the contents of a selection file:
1. Click on Select in the Menu Bar.
2. Click on View Selections . This opens the View Selection File window.
3. Click on the selection file you want to look at, then click on View, or
just double-click on the file you want to view. This opens a window
displaying the selections contained in the selection file. The title
bar of the window tells you the date and time at which the selection
file was saved.
4. Use the scroll bar to look through the selection file and view all of
its contents.
5. When you finish viewing the selection file, click on the control box to
close the window.
6. You can print the contents of a selection file at any time by choosing
Print from the File Menu while the Selection File window is active .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 50. Editing a Backup Job ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Editing a Backup Job
Backup Exec enables you to change information for a scheduled backup
operation. If you are an Administrator , you can edit any job in the queue.
If you are not an administrator, you can edit only those jobs which you have
submitted. Whether you are a user or an Administrator, you can edit only those
jobs which are in Ready or Hold status; you cannot edit active jobs.
Follow these steps to edit a backup job :
1. Display the Job Schedule window by either selecting View Schedule from
the Job menu, or by clicking on the Job Schedule button on the
Selection Bar .
2. Highlight the job you want to change by clicking on it.
3. Click on the Edit button at the bottom of the window. This opens the
Edit Backup Job window.
4. The Edit Backup Job window 101.Edit Backup Job Window Components Edit
Backup Job Window Components enables you to change the information set
up for the job. To edit the job frequency, click on the Frequency
button to the right of the window.
5. When your changes are complete, click on OK to save them and close the
window.
Related Topics:
Editing a Backup Job - Administrators
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 51. Editing a Backup Job - Administrators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Editing a Backup Job - Administrators
The steps that Administrators follow in editing a backup job are the same as
those for users. However, the Edit Backup Job window presents additional
fields for the Administrator to edit.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 52. Performing a File Grooming Operation (Admin) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Performing a File Grooming Operation (Admin)
With Backup Exec's File Grooming feature, you can free valuable server disk
space by migrating files that have not been accessed within a certain period of
time to tape. The files that you select are backed up, the backup is verified,
and the files are removed from the hard disk.
Backup Exec performs file grooming operations only on volumes which support
last accessed date for files (i.e., NetWare servers, OS/2 HPFS volumes, UNIX
NFS volumes, etc.).
When a file grooming job is submitted, the files you specified for the
operation are backed up and verified. After the data is verified successfully,
the files are automatically deleted on the device from which they originated.
When using the file grooming feature, make sure the Preserve last accessed
date... option in the Job Manager is marked. Otherwise the date for each
NetWare file will be changed each time a file is backed up.
Related Topics:
File Grooming Process
File Grooming Notes
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 53. File Grooming Process ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Grooming Process
To set up a File Grooming job :
1. In the Backup Sources window , select the device(s) containing the data
you want to groom. Expand the Directory Tree window as necessary to
reach the appropriate level of information.
2. When your selections are complete, click on the File Grooming button
in the Selection Bar or select Submit File Grooming from the Job Menu.
This opens the Submit File Grooming Job window. (If any of your
selections are on devices that do not support file grooming, you will be
notified now.) The Submit File Grooming Job window includes your backup
defaults.
3. You may override these settings for this particular operation. See the
related topic, Submit File Grooming Job Window Components.
4. Be careful in making your Operation selection. If you choose Overwrite
, you can potentially destroy data. For example, if a user submitted an
" append " backup and you follow immediately with an "overwrite" backup,
you will erase the information that the other user just backed up unless
the tape is swapped between jobs.
5. After completing the Submit File Grooming Job window, click on OK to
submit the file grooming job.
6. The file grooming operation will automatically perform a verify
operation after the data is backed up. If the verification of data
fails, the operation will stop and the program will notify you of the
failure. Your files will not be groomed from the disk. If you receive
a verification failure, identify the file(s) that failed to verify,
correct the problem, and start the file grooming operation again.
7. You can save your file grooming job selections as selections files, just
as you can for any backup job .
Related Topics:
Submit File Grooming Job Window Components
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 54. Submit File Grooming Job Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit File Grooming Job Window Components
This dialog box enables you to submit a file grooming job to the backup
server . File grooming capabilities are available to Administrators only.
This window is displayed when the Backup Sources window is active and you
choose Submit File Grooming from the Job menu, or click on the File Grooming
button on the Selection Bar .
Job Name
Enter a name that will differentiate this job from others in your job history
records.
New Tape Name - Enter a name that identifies a tape. If this is an overwrite
job, this name will be used as the new name for the tape. If this is an
append job, and the tape in the drive is blank when this job is run, this
value will be used as the name of the tape. If the job is appended to a tape
that already has data on it, this name will not be assigned to the tape.
New Tape Password - Enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the
tape. If this is an overwrite job, the tape password will be used as the new
tape password for the tape. If this is an append job, and the tape in the
drive is blank when this job is run, this value will be used as the tape
password. If the job is appended to a tape that already has data on it, this
password will not be used.
Target Partition - The target partition tells Backup Exec where you want this
job to be performed. If you have multiple backup devices or a loader attached
to the current backup server , you may be able to perform this job on any one
of several partitions. Note that partitions can be restricted to specific
users or job types. So, if a partition which you know exists does not show up
in the Target Partition drop down list, it is probably because the partition
either does not support the current job type or you do not have access to the
partition. If you do not care which partition is used, you can use the "First
Available" option which will cause the job to be run on the first available
partition that supports the job.
Backup Type
For file grooming operations, Copy is the only valid backup method.
Eject tape after job ( Admin only)
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape in the
drive once the job is completed. This function can be used in single or
multiple drive configurations, but has no affect on loaders.
Groom files not accessed in [ ] days
Specifies the number of days that a file should be dormant before being backed
up and removed from disk. The program will groom only the files that have not
been read or created during this many days.
Current Frequency
Indicates how often the job is to be run. To change this value, click on the
Frequency button at the right of the window.
Operation
Determines how the groomed file will be added to the backup tape:
Γòû Append - Add files at the end of the tape, leaving existing files intact
Γòû Overwrite - Replace files on the tape with the groomed files
Execution Date
Date the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Execution Time
Time the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Device Name
Name of the workstation you are grooming. This is the name you selected from
the Backup Sources window.
Set Name
Name identifying the data you are grooming.
Set Description
Describes the data you are grooming.
Frequency
Click on this button to change the schedule for the job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 55. File Grooming Notes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Grooming Notes
Tapes used for file grooming jobs can only be overwritten by administrators.
To prevent the tapes containing file grooming jobs from being erased
accidentally, write-protect the tapes and store them in a safe place.
If you select individual files within a directory, only the files within that
directory will be groomed. The directory will not be deleted once the
operation has been completed unless the software is configured to remove empty
directories. Root directories are never deleted.
If you enter 0 in the Groom files not accessed in x days field in the Job
Information window, all selections will be groomed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 56. Tape Rotation - General ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General
Backup Exec's built-in tape rotation module automates scheduling backups for
network administrators. Once the Tape Rotation (TR) feature is set up, all you
have to do is designate devices to be included in the tape rotation job ,
prepare tapes for the job, and insert the appropriate tapes in the drive when
Backup Exec asks for them.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 57. Setting Up a Tape Rotation Job ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Setting Up a Tape Rotation Job
Backup Exec allows you to set up or esablish tape rotation jobs.
Related Topics:
To set up a tape rotation job in the Windows Client:
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 58. To set up a tape rotation job in the Windows Client: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To set up a tape rotation job in the Windows Client:
1. Double click on the Backup icon in your Windows Client window.
This opens the Backup Sources window .
NOTE: To open the Backup Sources window using the keyboard, press <Alt
+ W> to display the Window Menu. Then, use the down arrow key to
highlight Backup and press <Enter>.
2. Click on the check box to select the device(s) you want to include in
the tape rotation job .
3. When your selections are complete, open the Job menu and select Submit
Tape Rotation. This opens the Save Tape Rotation Selection File window.
4. Enter a script name for the tape rotation job and press <Enter>.
5. Fill out the fields for the Schedule Tape Rotation Job window.
Descriptions for each field are as follows:
Job Name
The name you wish to assign for the tape rotation job. Tape rotation
job names can be up to 24 characters long.
NOTE: To make tape rotation jobs easier to recognize in the Job
Schedule , Backup Exec automatically applies a "TR_" prefix to the
script name. If you do not want your job name to include this prefix,
use <Backspace> to remove it.
Day of week to perform full backups
The day of the week for the weekly full backup to occur.
To change the day of the week, click the down button, select the day of
the week you want the backup to take place and click OK.
Execution Date
The date the first tape rotation job ( baseline backup ) will run.
Time
The time of day the tape rotation job should be executed everyday.
Target Partition
In the two fields provided, you can select loader (or multiple tape
drive) partitions for Full and non-Full operations generated for this
Tape Rotation job. Only partitions which have been configured to allow
Tape Rotation jobs are listed in each target partition selection window.
If only one partition allows Tape Rotation jobs, that partition will
appear in both fields.
Backup Set Information
Enter a backup set name and description for each volume included in
the tape rotation job.
6. Click OK when your selections are complete. Another window displays.
7. Once you have read the information, click OK to exit the window.
8. If there are tape rotation tasks to be performed, the Tape Rotation
Task window will appear. This window includes functions that need to be
performed before a tape rotation job can take place (e.g., prepare
tapes, etc.).
9. A full (baseline) backup will be performed on the device(s) you included
in the tape rotation job. This baseline backup will be regarded as the
beginning of the tape rotation job and differential backups will be
performed each day until the next full backup is to take place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 59. Tape Rotation Save Selection File window (Admin) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation Save Selection File window (Admin)
This window saves current tape rotation selections to a file. These tape
rotation selections can then be used at a later time by selecting the file in
the Use Selections Dialog.
Related Topics:
To save tape rotation selections:
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 60. To save tape rotation selections: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To save tape rotation selections:
1. Choose Save Selections from the Select menu. The dialog box displays
a selection box, containing the name under which to save the selections,
and a list box, containing a list of all selections saved thus far.
2. You can choose one of the names in the list, or enter a new name in the
Save Selection box. At this point, Backup Exec will request any
additional passwords required for access to selected devices.
3. Press the SAVE button to save your selections; you can retrieve them
later through the "Use Selections" option.
4. If you attempt to SAVE new selections into a selection file currently
used by a tape rotation job , you will be asked if you wish to update
your tape rotation job with the new information.
If you choose YES, your selections will replace the selections currently
assigned to the tape rotation job. If you choose NO, you must select a
different name to save the scripts under.
NOTE: You can only overwrite a selection file used by a tape rotation
job if you also overwrite the selections associated with the job.
Save Selection
Specifies the file name to save current tape rotation selections. The
name can be eight characters or less, and cannot contain spaces.
Selection Files
Displays a list of previously saved tape rotation selections.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 61. Viewing and Editing a Tape Rotation Job ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Viewing and Editing a Tape Rotation Job
Once a tape rotation job has been set up, you can view and/or change its
attributes.
Related Topics:
To view or edit a tape rotation job:
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 62. To view or edit a tape rotation job: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To view or edit a tape rotation job:
1. Click View Tape Rotation under the Job menu. The Tape Rotation Jobs
dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the job you wish to view or edit and click on the Edit button.
Options for the fields in the Edit Tape Rotation Job dialog box are as
follows:
Job name:
The name of the tape rotation job.
User name:
The name of the user that initially submitted the tape rotation job.
Selection file name
The name of the selection file from which the tape rotation job was
created.
Today's Time:
The time the job is to run today. You can change this field if you want
to run the tape rotation job at a different time on a certain day.
Normal Time:
The time the job should run all other days.
Initial Date:
The date the first job in the tape rotation cycle was performed.
Target Partition Information
Select loader or multi-drive partitions where all full and non-full
backups for this tape rotation job will be targeted.
Schedule Button
Press the Schedule button to display the Tape Rotation Schedule Options
dialog box.
Advanced Button
Scan devices to estimate backup size - Select this option to have
Backup Exec estimate the number of bytes to be backed up when the backup
operation begins. This option may cause the backup to take a little
longer, but it allows you to monitor the progress of the operation (by
percentage).
Submit job on hold - Select this option to submit the job with a hold
status. This is useful when you want to submit a job, but you are not
ready for the job to run.
Console command before job ( Administrator only) - This option executes
a console command on the backup server before the job starts to run.
You can also specify a delay time to occur between the time the command
is executed and the start of the job. This option is only available
during job submission and cannot be changed through job editing.
Console command after job (Administrator only) - This option executes a
console command on the backup server after the job runs. You can also
specify a delay time to occur between the time the command is executed
and the start of the next job.
Tape Rotation Schedule Options
Weekly Schedule
Backup Exec's tape rotation strategy employs a combination of full and
differential backups. If you want to adjust the backup strategy you
can do so. For example, you can change the day your full backup is
performed, schedule backups to take place over weekends, or use an
incremental backup strategy instead of a differential. To change the
backup type for a particular day, move the highlight bar over the
field you wish to change and press <Enter>. You will be able to select
None, Full, Incremental, or Differential for that particular day.
Backup Cycle:
The cycle on which the backup schedule is based. Options are weekly or
monthly. With a weekly backup schedule, your backup window would
encompass approximately three weeks. A monthly schedule encompasses
approximately three months.
Treat backups:
This field allows you to determine how your backup tapes will be
recycled. Options are:
Recycle all tapes - Continue to overwrite all tapes as they are called
for in the tape rotation cycle.
All fulls permanent - When a full backup is performed, the tape will be
rotated out of the cycle (i.e., Backup Exec will not request the tape
anymore; you will need to prepare a new tape to take its place).
Weekly permanent - If more than one full backup is scheduled during a
week, the last full backup to take place will be considered a permanent
backup and rotated out of the cycle.
Monthly permanent - The last full backup every month will be rotated out
of the cycle.
Minimum Tapes Needed:
The minimum number of tapes that will be needed to complete the tape
rotation cycle. This takes into account the backup period, the number
of backup periods per cycle, the number of initial full backups that
should be performed, and the number of days in a week full backups are
to be performed. It does not take into account the amount of data to be
backed up, so you may need more tapes if one or more of your backups
requires more than one tape.
Initial Number of Full Backups
The number of full backups assigned to begin the tape rotation cycle
when the job was initially defined.
Backup Cycles per period
The number of time the backup period should be repeated before tapes are
recycled. When the backup period is weekly, this will be the number of
weeks in the period. When the backup period is monthly, this will be
the number of months in the period.
Temporarily suspend job:
If you want to keep Backup Exec from automatically submitting operations
for this tape rotation job, mark this field.
NOTE: This is not the same as placing jobs on hold in the Job Schedule
. When a tape rotation job is suspended, only that job will be held.
If other tape rotation jobs are scheduled, Backup Exec will continue to
submit them.
Verify after: backup
Marking this field has Backup Exec perform a verify operation after each
backup.
Full backup failure protection:
If a full backup fails to execute properly and this option is marked,
Backup Exec will submit another full operation in place of the next
scheduled differential operation.
3. Once a tape rotation job has been edited, all changes will take place
with the next scheduled job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 63. Tape Rotation Job Histories ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation Job Histories
Job histories for tape rotation operations are handled a bit differently than
for regularly scheduled jobs.
The Job History window TR field lists the backup type of the tape rotation
operation. Available listings include: F = Full, D = Differential, I =
Incremental. Listing tape rotation jobs this way allows you to quickly look
through the Job History window to make sure the tape rotation jobs were
submitted and completed on schedule. The job history window also allows you to
quickly see what tapes are needed to restore an entire device.
There are two ways to view tape rotation job histories in the Windows client :
1. From the Tape Rotation Jobs menu
2. From the View History item located in the Job menu.
Descriptions for fields in the Tape Rotation Run History windows are as
follows:
Completion Time
The date and time the operation was completed.
Backup Type
The backup type of the operation (i.e., full or differential).
Tape ID
The ID number assigned to the tape when it was prepared.
Sequence Range
The number of tapes in the tape family . For example, if the backup spanned
two tapes the range would be 001 - 002.
Set Range
The number of backup sets included in the tape rotation job. For example, a
backup of a typical server would consist of at least two backup sets, one for
the bindery and one for each server volume . Each device included in the tape
rotation job will be included in an individual backup set .
History Detail
Script Name
The name of the script used when the tape rotation job was created.
Tape name:
The name supplied for the tape when it was prepared.
Status
How the job was completed. Options are:
Γòû Normal - the job completed with no critical errors.
Γòû Error - an error ocurred and the job was not completed successfully.
Γòû Aborted - the operation was aborted by the administrator or the Job
Manager .
Start time:
The date and time the job began processing.
Total time:
The amount of time it took for the job to process.
Related Topics:
To view backup set detail for a tape rotation job:
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 64. To view backup set detail for a tape rotation job: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To view backup set detail for a tape rotation job:
1. Move the selection arrows next to a job and press <Enter>. The Job
Set Information window displays.
The Job Set Information window lists information on each backup set
included in a tape rotation job.
Tape name:
The name of the tape on which the backup set resides.
Set #
The order in which the backup set is included on the tape.
Sequence Range
The number of tapes in the tape family . For example, if the backup
spanned two tapes the range would be 001 - 002.
Device name:
The device from which the data was backed up.
Status
The status of the operation. Possibilities are: Normal - the job was
completed with no errors, Error - errors were encountered while the job
was processing, Aborted - the job was aborted while it was processing.
Set Detail
Agent : The agent to which this set belongs.
Service : The service of the agent.
Object : The object of the agent.
Completion time: The date and time the job was completed.
3. Click the Tape Label button in the Tape Rotation Run History window.
Following are options for the Tape Label window:
Tape Name
The name supplied for the tape when it was prepared.
Location
Where the tape will normally be kept (on-site, off-site, etc.).
Lead Time
Lists the number of days in advance PROG_ABBR will request the tape
before it is needed for the next TR job.
First Job
The name of the first tape rotation job stored on the tape.
Other Tape Rotation Jobs on this tape family
Lists other tape rotation jobs on the tape family.
Tape ID
The ID number assigned to the tape when it was prepared.
Sequence #
The sequence number of the tape in the tape family. For example, if the
tape rotation job spanned three tapes, the sequence would be 1, 2 or 3.
Backup Type
The type of backup operation the tape contains (Full, Differential or
Incremental).
This tape is currently available
This field specifies whether the tape is currently available to be
overwritten with another tape rotation job. Tapes do not become
available until a tape rotation cycle is completed.
This tape marked as permanent
This field shows if the tape was designated to be a permanent tape.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 65. Submit Tape Rotation Dialog (Admin only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Tape Rotation Dialog (Admin only)
This dialog box enables you to submit your tape rotation job to the backup
server .
This window is displayed when the Backup Sources window is active and you
select Submit Tape Rotation from the Job menu.
Related Topics:
Job Information
Backup Set Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 66. Job Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Information
Job Name
Name that identifies the job.
Day of Week to Perform Full Backups
Day of the week on which normal full backups should be done. The default is
Friday.
Execution Date
Date on which the tape rotation job will first execute.
Time
Time of day at which the tape rotation job will occur each day that it
executes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 67. Backup Set Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Set Information
Device Name
Name of the device which you are backing up.
Set Name
Name of the backup set . Give the backup set a name that is meaningful to
you.
Set Description
Description of the backup set. This name helps you to further identify the
backup set.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 68. Tape Rotation Jobs Dialog (Admin only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation Jobs Dialog (Admin only)
This dialog box displays all of the tape rotation jobs defined for the current
backup server . It provides the ability to edit, delete, and view the history
of the tape rotation jobs.
This window is displayed when you select View Tape Rotation... from the Jobs
menu.
Edit
Display the tape rotation job edit screen to allow the user to modify the
selected tape rotation job(s).
Delete
Delete the selected tape rotation job(s). Backup Exec prompts you to confirm
the deletion of each job before removing it.
History
Display the run history information for the selected tape rotation job(s).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 69. Tape Label Dialog (Admin only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Label Dialog (Admin only)
This dialog box displays information about the tape used for a run of a tape
rotation job .
This window is displayed when you select Tape Label from the Tape Rotation
History Dialog.
Related Topics:
User Defined Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 70. User Defined Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
User Defined Information
Tape Name
Location
Lead Time
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 71. Tape Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Name
Name assigned to the tape during tape rotation tape preparation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 72. Location ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Location
Place where the tape rotation tape is stored. This should be changed when the
tape rotation tape is moved.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 73. Lead Time ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Lead Time
Number of days needed to retrieve the tape from location when it is needed.
First Job
Name of the first tape rotation job stored on this tape.
Other Tape Rotation Jobs On This Tape Family
Names of other tape rotation jobs stored on this tape family.
Tape ID
Unique identity assigned to the tape family.
Sequence #
Sequence number of the tape.
Backup Type
Type of backup operation that was performed on this tape ( Full Backup ,
Differential, or Incremental).
This tape is currently available
The tape is currently available for use in a tape rotation job (it is not a
permanent tape).
Delete
Remove this tape from the tape rotation cycle. All tape rotation information
referring to this tape will be removed as well. Backup Exec will prompt for
confirmation before the tape is deleted.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 74. Job Sets Dialog (Admin only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Sets Dialog (Admin only)
This dialog box displays information about the sets contained on a run of a
tape rotation job .
This window is displayed when you select Set Detail from the Tape Rotation Run
History dialog.
Set #
Position of the backup set on tape. 001 is the first backup set on tape.
Sequence Range
The range of tape numbers that the backup sets in this job were contained on.
The first number is the number of the tape the first backup set in this job was
stored on. The second number is the number of the tape the last backup set in
this job was stored on.
Device Name
Name of the device contained on the backup set.
Status
Completion status of the backup (Normal, Aborted, or Error).
Set Detail
Agent
Name of the agent processed by the selected backup set.
Service
Name of the service processed by the selected backup set.
Object
Name of the object processed by the selected backup set.
Completion Time
Time and date the processing of the selected backup set finished.
Total Time
Amount of time it took to process the selected backup set.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 75. Managing a Tape Rotation Job ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Managing a Tape Rotation Job
Once your tape rotation job has been submitted, Backup Exec will keep track
of when to run the backups and which tapes to use. All you need to do is
insert tapes when they are requested. Simply look at Tape Rotation Tasks in
the Admin menu to see what is needed for the next job and insert the
appropriate tape in the drive.
Related Topics:
To monitor tape rotation tasks:
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 76. To monitor tape rotation tasks: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To monitor tape rotation tasks:
1. Select Tape Rotation Tasks in the Admin menu.
2. Click on a task to see details for that task.
The Tape Rotation Tasks window includes things you need to do in
preparation for the next tape rotation job . It tells which tape to
provide for the job, and depending on the lead time entered when the
tape was prepared, notifies you when a tape needs to brought in from an
off-site location.
3. After a task is performed, it will automatically be removed from the
system. However, if you want to manually delete a tape rotation task,
select the task and press Delete. Tasks are automatically purged after
seven days.
The following are possible task messages you may see:
Prepare more TR Tapes
More Tape Rotation prepared tapes are needed to perform tape rotation
jobs.
[Job Name] is on hold. [ Tape ID ].
The job indicated by [Job Name] on [Tape ID] has been placed on hold.
No other tape rotation jobs can run in this partition until the job is
either executed or removed from the queue.
[Job Name] is Scheduled. [Tape ID].
The job has been placed in queue. It lists the time and date the job
will run, as well as the tape that will be needed for the job. It also
lists whether the job will be appended to the tape or if it will
overwrite the tape.
More jobs to be Scheduled
This message contains the list of other jobs that are supposed to be
scheduled for today.
[Job Name] Return tape to. [Tape ID].
This indicates that the Tape Rotation jobs for today have been
completed. This message notifies you to return a tape to a particular
location (i.e., offsite, vault, etc.). This item lists the location you
specified for the tape when it was prepared.
Jobs on Tape marked Permanent. [Tape ID]
The indicated tape has beenmarked permanent. This message will appear
in the tasks window to let you know. Once you receive this message, the
tape will not be requested for overwrite again.
Tapes Needed onsite.
This message lets you know which tapes will be needed, the date,
required, and the number of days until the tapes are requried. The lead
time of the tape determines when this message will appear.
Where do I go from here.
This message is the default message that will appear if there are
no tape rotation jobs. It will instruct the user on what steps to do to
get start processing tape rotation jobs.
Your 1st job tomorrow.
This item contains information to let the user know what the first job
will be tomorrow and what tape is expected. If a specific tape is
needed, the message will specify its Tape Id and Tape Name.
No jobs for tomorrow.
Informs the user that tape rotation has determined that there will be no
tape rotation jobs scheduled for tomorrow.
Work finished for today.
This message informs the user that tape rotation has finished scheduling
jobs for today.
No jobs to process today.
This task message informs the user that no tape rotation jobs are going
to be processed today. This message is useful for those users
scheduling new jobs on weekends, where by default, tape rotation does
not schedule jobs.
NOTE: The Tape Rotation Task List is automatically refreshed
periodically. When an attempt to delete a task fails, it could be
because the task has already been removed automatically, but the list
has not yet been updated. To update the list, click the Refresh button.
The Tape Rotation Tasks window should be checked everyday.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 77. Restoring Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Restoring Files
You may have many reasons to restore data. Perhaps you transferred data off
your hard disk to create more storage space and now you need it back on your
hard disk. Maybe you deleted some data by mistake. Maybe you replaced your
hard disk, or acquired a new workstation. Or, perhaps your hard drive has
failed. For whatever reason, Backup Exec makes it easy to retrieve your
data.
Related Topics:
About Catalogs
Components
Selecting Data to Restore
Performing a Restore Operation (Admin)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 78. About Catalogs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
About Catalogs
Backup Exec keeps track of the information you have backed up by maintaining
catalogs. Catalogs contain a record of the backup sets that have been placed
on tape. These catalogs provide security for Backup Exec; any user can only
see and restore from those catalogs which he or she has backed up.
Therefore, no other user can access data which you have backed up unless they
know your Novell password or administrator password on the Backup Server .
There are three methods you can use to view the catalogs:
Γòû The Restore Sources window . You access this view by double-clicking
on the Restore icon located at the bottom of your screen.
Γòû The Tapes window (Administrator only). You access this view by
double-clicking on the Tapes icon located at the bottom of your screen.
Γòû The Catalog Search function. You access this view by selecting
Catalog Search from the Admin menu, or by clicking on the Catalog
Search button on the Selection Bar .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 79. Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Components
Include
Exclude
File Specification
Selection Criteria
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 80. Include ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Include
Includes the specified devices, directories and files in the restore
operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 81. Exclude ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exclude
Excludes the specified devices, directories and files from the restore
operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 82. File Specification ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Specification
Device
Displays a list of devices available for the restore operation. Only devices
with backups in the catalog are included in this list.
Backup Set
Specifies the backup set to be restored from the tape.
Path
Specifies the directory or subdirectory to be selected.
File
Specifies the file or files to be selected. Wildcard characters are valid.
Include Subdirectories
Search all the directories beneath the specified path.
For example, if your path is C:\, then all of the subdirectories in C: will be
included.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 83. Selection Criteria ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Criteria
All files
Includes/excludes all specified files.
Files dated within this range
Includes/excludes files within a specified time period.
From is the start date.
To is the end date (inclusive).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 84. Selecting Data to Restore ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selecting Data to Restore
Follow these steps to perform a restore operation:
1. Double-click on the Restore icon located at the bottom of your screen.
This will open the Restore Sources window .
2. To open the Restore Sources window using the keyboard, press <Alt+W> to
display the Window Menu. Then, use the down arrow key to highlight
Backup and press <Enter>.
The Restore Sources window displays catalogs sorted by device. Any
device that has been backed up appears in this list (if its catalog has
not been deleted). As a user, you will see only your own catalogs. A
check box is associated with each catalog name. When you move the
mouse pointer over the check box, the pointer changes to a pen.
3. Double-click on the device name to expand the tree and display the
available volumes.
4. If you want to display the individual backup sets created for the
device, click on the device name. The program expands the Directory
Tree window to display the backup sets in the right side of the window.
5. To display the individual directories and files created within a backup
set , double-click on the backup set name. The program creates a new
Directory Tree window to display the directories within the backup set.
Double-click on a directory name to display the files contained within
the directory.
6. You can quickly expand the Directory Tree window by selecting Expand All
from the Tree menu, in the Menu Bar.
7. Using the pen, click in the check box to select each backup set or
individual directory or file you want to restore (or use the cursor
movement keys to highlight your selections and press <Spacebar> to
check them).
8. When selections are complete, click on the Restore button in the
Selection Bar or select Submit Restore from the Job Menu. This will
open the Submit Restore Job window. See the related topic, Submit
Restore Job Window Components for options.
9. When selections are complete, click on OK to submit the job. The
program displays a message confirming that the job has been successfully
submitted to the server.
10.Unlike a backup job , which can write to any tape in the tape drive, a
restore job requires the specific tape containing the data you need. If
the correct tape is not in the tape drive, the Job Manager notifies
the Administrator that the Backup Server needs attention. If your
restore job does not execute (if its status is " active " for an
excessive amount of time), ensure that your network Administrator is
available to change the tape in the drive.
Related Topics:
Submit Restore Job Window Components
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 85. Submit Restore Job Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Restore Job Window Components
This dialog box enables you to submit your restore job to the backup server
.
This window is displayed when the Restore Sources window is active and you
select Submit Restore from the Job menu, or click on the Restore button on the
Selection Bar .
Job Name
Name that uniquely identifies this job.
Target Partition
The name of the partition which contains the tape to be restored. To select
another partition, press <Enter>. A list of partitions that support restore
jobs (and to which you have rights) will appear.
Eject tape after job ( Admin only)
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape in the
drive once the job is completed. This function can be used in single or
multiple drive configurations, but has no affect on loaders.
Execution Date
Date for the job to process. Restore jobs are usually scheduled for immediate
execution. You can change this date by clicking on the up and down arrows
beside the date.
Execution Time
Time for the job to process. You can change this time by clicking on the up
and down arrows beside the time.
Set Description
Contains information about the backup sets that will be restored. Note that,
if multiple sets are being restored, you should use the scroll bars on the
right side of this box to move to the additional sets and enter their restore
information.
Set Name
Name that was given to the backup set when the backup was performed.
Set Type
Identifies the type of backup performed for this set.
Backup of
Device from which the backup was made.
on
Date and time the backup was processed.
Restore to Device
Device to which you want to restore the data. This list only includes items
contained in the password database , or items to which you have attached
during this session. Note that some device limitations apply. For example, if
you have backed up an SMS Agent for Directory Services, you cannot restore
that data to a Backup Exec Agent .
Restore to Path
Path to which you want the data restored. Backup Exec places this path in
front of the path names associated with the data you are restoring. For
example, if the data files are prefaced with a path name of \BKUPEXEC and you
assign a Restore To Path name of \NEW, the files will be given a path name of
\NEW\BKUPEXEC. If the path does not exist, Backup Exec will create it for you.
Restore all files to this path
Checking this box will cause all of the files being restored to be placed in
the directory specified by the Restore to Path field. For example, if you were
restoring the \BKUPEXEC\NEW\MYFILE.TXT file and the Restore to Path field
contained \RESTORE, the result of the restore operation would be that
MYFILE.TXT would be restored to the \RESTORE directory. If you had not checked
this box, the result would be that the MYFILE.TXT file would be restored to the
\RESTORE\BKUPEXEC\NEW\MYFILE.TXT directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 86. Performing a Restore Operation (Admin) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Performing a Restore Operation (Admin)
The steps that Administrators follow in performing a restore operation are
identical to those followed by users. However, the Restore Sources window
will display all available catalogs.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 87. Searching a Catalog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Searching a Catalog
Backup Exec keeps a list of the files included in each backup in its catalog.
Finding a single file or group of files among many backup sets could be
difficult and time consuming. To speed up this process, Backup Exec has a "
Search " feature that lets you find files to restore easily.
Follow these steps to search a catalog for one or more files to restore:
1. Select Catalog Search from the Admin menu, or click on the Catalog
Search button on the Selection Bar . This opens the Enter Search
Criteria window. See the related topic, Enter Search Criteria Window
Components for options.
2. Specifying at least the first character of the filename(s) will speed up
the search process. For example, if you wanted to search for all files
that began with the letter "A", type a* in the "File" field.
3. When you finish entering search criteria, click on OK.
4. Depending on how specific your search criteria are and how large your
catalogs are, it may require several seconds for the program to complete
the search. The search encompasses all available catalogs.
When the search is complete, the program displays the Search Results
window.
5. The Search Results window displays all of the files that matched the
criteria specified for the search. A small check box appears to the
left of each file name. When you move the cursor near one of these
check boxes, the cursor turns into a pen. Use the pen to mark the files
that you wish to restore.
6. Once all files have been selected, click on the Restore button in the
Selection Bar or select Submit Restore from the Job Menu. This opens
the Submit Restore Job window. You may now proceed to submit the
restore job as usual.
Related Topics:
Enter Search Criteria Window Components
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Enter Search Criteria Window Components
Options for the items in the Enter Search Criteria window are as follows:
Path
If you know which directory the file was in when the device was backed up,
enter it in the "Path" field. By specifying the path, you can search any
available directory, or subdirectory. For example, you could locate the
\bkupexec\DOS_WS subdirectory in the selected device's backup sets by typing
\sys\apps in this field.
File
This field is used to search for any specific file or files. For example, you
could search for all files with the .BAK extension by entering *.bak in this
field.
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Advanced File Selection - Restore
Advanced file selection enables you to quickly select groups of files to be
included in or excluded from your Restore operations.
To make your Advanced File Selections , follow these steps:
1. Select the device(s) you want to restore.
2. Click on the Select in the Menu Bar and click on Advanced or click on
the Advanced File Selection button in the Selection Bar .
This opens the Advanced File Selection - Restore window. See the
related topic, Advanced File Selection - Restore Window Components, for
selections.
3. When your selections are complete, click on OK.
The program redisplays the Restore Sources window . The devices,
services and volumes containing selections matching your criteria are
now selected.
4. Click on the Restore button on the Selection Bar or select Submit
Restore from the Job Menu to display the Submit Restore Job window.
You may now proceed to submit the job as usual.
Related Topics:
Advanced File Selection - Restore Window Components
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Advanced File Selection - Restore Window Components
The following choices are available in the Advanced File Selection - Restore
window:
Include or Exclude Files
Select whether to Include or Exclude all files that meet your file
specifications. The default is Include. Click on Exclude if you want to
exclude files from the operation.
File Specification
Specify where Backup Exec should look, and what to look for, when selecting
files that will be included in or excluded from your Restore operation.
Device
Select the device that contains the files you want to include or exclude. The
field contains the name of the device you chose through the Restore Sources
window . Click on the down arrow located to the right of the device field to
scroll to other available devices.
Backup Set
Name identifying the group of backed-up directories and files, as assigned when
the backup was submitted.
Path
Enter any available directory or subdirectory on the device selected. Enter
the full path to the subdirectory (do not include the device identifier). For
example, if you have selected drive C, and the data you want to restore is in
the MEMOS subdirectory of the DOCS directory, your full path would be
C:\DOCS\MEMOS.
File
Specify any files to be included or excluded. Wildcard characters are
permitted. The asterisk (*) in a file name or extension is a wildcard
character that represents all characters occupying any remaining position in
the file name or extension. The question mark (?), the wildcard for a single
character, is also supported.
For example, to include all files with the .EXE extension, type the following:
*.EXE
The default for File is *.*, which means every file name with every extension
will be selected.
Include Subdirectories
Choose Include Subdirectories to include all subdirectories contained within
all directories that are part of your selections .
If the operation is beginning at the root level of a disk (e.g., drive C:), all
directories and subdirectories on that disk will be included. If you entered a
specific path (directory), all of the subdirectories contained within that
directory will be included.
Selection Criteria
Specifies the files to be included in the backup operation:
Γòû All Files - Choosing All Files will include all files in the restore
operation. All Files is the default.
Γòû Files Dated Within This Range - Choosing Files dated within this range
will include or exclude all files that were changed or created within
the specified range of dates. Specify a beginning (From) and an ending
(To) date.
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Displaying File Versions
The File Version feature enables you to display a list of all versions of a
file that has been backed up to tape. Using this feature, you can quickly
identify which version of a file you want to restore .
Follow these steps to use the File Version feature:
1. Select the file through either the Tapes window or the Restore
Sources window .
2. Select Display Info from the Admin menu, or click on the File Version
button on the Selection Bar .
3. As a shortcut, you can also double-click on a file name. This displays
the Search Results window. See the related topic, Search Results
Window Components for options.
Backup Exec searches all of the tape catalogs and lists the file
version(s).
NOTE: If Backup Exec is taking a long time to search for the file
version information, you can hit <Esc> to quit the search. Any version
information already found, if any, will be displayed.
4. Select the version of the file you want to restore and click on the
Restore button on the Selection Bar, or select Submit Restore from the
Job menu. This will open the Submit Restore Job window.
5. Proceed to submit the job as usual.
6. If you return to the Restore Sources window after selecting a file
version, you will notice that the volume containing that version has
been automatically selected for you.
Related Topics:
Search Results Window Components
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Search Results Window Components
The Search Results window displays the following information:
Γòû File Name
Γòû File size (in bytes)
Γòû Date the file was created or last modified
Γòû Time the file was created or last modified
Γòû Path and backup set containing the file
Γòû Name of the tape containing the file
Γòû Volume from which the file was backed up
Γòû Add Set # - The backup set number of the set that contains the file
Γòû Add Bset Name - The backup set name of the set that contains the file
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Editing a Restore Job
Backup Exec enables you to change information for a scheduled restore
operation. You can edit only those jobs which are in Ready or Hold status; you
cannot edit active jobs. If you are an administrator , you can edit any
job in the queue. If you are not an administrator, you can edit only those
jobs which you have submitted.
Follow these steps to edit a Restore job:
1. Display the Job Schedule window by either selecting View Schedule from
the Job menu, or by clicking on the Job Schedule icon.
2. Highlight the job you want to change by clicking on it.
3. Click on the Edit button at the bottom of the window. This opens the
Edit Restore Job window. See the related topic, Edit Restore Job Window
Components for options.
4. When your changes are complete, click on OK to save them and close the
window.
Edit Restore Job Window Components
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Viewing Tapes (Administrator Option)
If you are an Administrator , the Windows Client enables you to review the
contents of the catalogs sorted by backup tape. This capability is
especially useful for reviewing the contents of a cataloged tape before you
delete it.
Note: You cannot make file selections for restore jobs while viewing
tapes. To make file selections for restore jobs, you must go to the Restore
Sources window .
To view tapes:
1. Click on the Tapes icon on your Windows Client desktop. This opens the
Tapes window .
2. To open the Tapes window using the keyboard, press <Alt + W> to display
the Window Menu. Then, use the down arrow key to highlight Tapes and
press <Enter>.
The Tapes window lists each cataloged tape on the left-hand side, by
tape name. If the catalog spans multiple tapes, an icon showing more
than one tape is displayed. The right-hand side of the window lists the
backup sets that are contained on the tape(s), by backup set name.
3. To view the contents of a backup set, double-click on the volume name
in the right-hand side of the window.
This expands the view to show the cataloged directories on the tape in
the left-hand side of the window, with the subdirectories and files
shown on the right-hand side of the window.
4. Double-click on the directory icon to further expand the view and show
the files it contains.
5. When you have finished viewing tape contents, close the Tapes window by
clicking on the control box in its upper left hand corner.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 95. Job Schedule ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Schedule
The Job Schedule window includes jobs that are in the Backup Manager queue
waiting to be processed. While in this menu, you can:
Γòû view jobs you have submitted
Γòû view all jobs in the Backup Manager queue
Γòû edit job information
Γòû delete jobs
Γòû place jobs on "hold"
Γòû monitor active Job Manager sessions
To view the Job Schedule:
1. Select View Schedule from the Job menu, or click on the Job Schedule
button on the Selection Bar . This opens the Scheduled Jobs window.
See the related topic, Scheduled Jobs Window Components for options.
2. As a user, you can choose to view all jobs in the queue or only your own
jobs. However, if you attempt to edit a job that is not your own, you
will not be able to save the edits.
Related Topics:
Scheduled Jobs Window Components
Session Status Window
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Scheduled Jobs Window Components
This option displays a list of jobs that are scheduled to be processed. Using
this option, you can check the status of a job 's processing, place jobs on
hold, activate jobs on hold, and delete jobs.
This window is displayed when you select View Schedule from the Job menu, or
click on the Job Schedule button in the Selection Bar .
Your Jobs
Select this option if you want to view only those jobs you have submitted.
All Jobs
Select this option if you want to view all jobs in the queue.
Job Name
The name assigned to the job when it was submitted.
TR
Type of operation for tape rotation jobs. The types are (F)ull,
(D)ifferential, and (I)ncremental.
Operation
The type of operation to be performed (i.e., Backup , Restore ).
User Name
The name of the user that submitted the job.
Start Time
The time and date the job is to be run.
Status
The status of the job in the queue. Options are:
Γòû Hold - the job has been placed on hold
Γòû Ready - the job is ready to be processed when it is reached in the queue
Γòû Active - the job is currently being processed
Γòû Partition Hold - the target partition for the job is on hold
Job Details
Detailed information about the currently highlighted job. If multiple jobs are
highlighted, an outline is displayed around the job to which the details apply.
This box contains information only while the list of jobs is the active element
on your screen.
Γòû Submitted - Date and time this job was submitted to the server.
Γòû Frequency - Indicates how often the job is to be processed.
Γòû Backup Type - Identifies the kind of backup to be performed (normal,
incremental, differential, or copy).
Γòû Target Partition - The partition designated for the job.
Γòû Eject Tape - Indicates whether Backup Exec should eject the tape when
the operation completes..
Γòû Verify After - Indicates if a Verify operation should be performed after
the backup completes.
Close
Closes the Scheduled Jobs window and returns to the application.
Edit
Opens a dialog box enabling you to edit the parameters of a job. If you select
more than one job and press the EDIT button, you can edit each job in
succession. When you finish editing the first job, press OK or CANCEL to
display the next job.
Resume Job
Activates a job that was placed on Hold. If you have selected multiple jobs
and press this button, all the selected jobs are set to Ready.
Hold Job
Changes a job's status from Ready to Hold. Jobs on hold cannot run until they
are resumed (through the Resume button). If you select more than one job and
press the HOLD button, all the selected jobs are placed on Hold.
Delete Job
Deletes the selected job(s). Backup Exec prompts you to confirm the deletion
of each job before removing it from the job queue . You cannot delete active
jobs.
Monitor Sessions
The Monitor Sessions button allows you to view activity occurring on the Job
Manager console from your workstation. Administrators can use this option at
any time; users can view the Job Manager when their job is active in the queue.
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Session Status Window
The Session Status window shows information for each session. This information
includes, the session's status, the partition on which the operation is being
performed, the job name and the operation type. To view details for the job
being processed, click the View button to activate the Job Information window.
You can not view the status of utility operations that are running at the
server.
If the last operation performed by the sessionr didn't generate any completion
statistics (e.g. a tape eject, rewind, or quick erase operation), you will get
an error message indicating that there are no completion statistics available
when you click on the View button.
If the Job Manager is taken offline or unloaded while you are in this dialog,
you will get an error message indicating that the Job Manager has been taken
offline, and the dialog will be cleared. You can not view session status while
the Job Manager is offline.
Session
The session number
Status
The current status of the session.
Ready - Indicates that the session ready,
but there are no jobs that currently need to
be processed.
Active - Inidcates that the session is performing an operation
Blocked - Indicates that the session is
waiting for operator intervention. For
example, it may be requesting that a tape be
placed into the drive.
Drv Failed - Indicates that the session
encountered an error from which it could not
recover. This session can not be used until
the problem at the server is resolved.
Rerouting - Indicates that this session is
has encountered a failure situation and is
attempting to reroute jobs. The session
status will remain Rerouting until the
failure is resolved at the server.
Partition
The name of the partition that is being used by this session
Job Name
The name of the job that is being processed in this session. Note that if a
utility operation (catalog, verify, etc) is being performed at the server, the
job name field will be blank.
Operation
The operation being performed. For example, Backup , Restore , Catalog,
Verify
View Button
If you want to get more information about a session, highlight the session,
and click on the view button. If the session is active when you click on the
View button, the Job Information dialog will be displayed with information
about the current job. If no job is currently running, the Job Completion
Statistics dialog will layed with information about the last operation that was
performed.
Related Topics:
Job Information Window
Job Completion Statistics Window
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Job Information Window
The Job Information window lists specific information about the job being
processed. The contents of the window depend on the type of operation being
performed as well as by the options selected for the current job.
Job Type
Indicates the type of job being performed (e.g. Backup , Restore , File
Grooming )
Started
The time that the session started processing the job
Elapsed Time
The amount of time that the session has been processing the current operation
Tape Name
The name of the tape that is being used in the operation
Tape ID
The ID of the tape being used in the operation
Tape Sequence
The sequence number of the tape being used in the operation
Set on Tape
The number of the current backup set that is being processed
Partition
The name of the partition that is being used by this session
Submitted By
The name of the user that originally submitted the job
Operation Boxes
Depending on the type of operation that is being performed, you will see
different types of operation boxes. If a backup operation is being performed,
the Operation Box name will be Backup. If a verify operation is being
performed the Operation Box will be named Verify.
Device
The device (or Agent ) that is being processed. For example, if this is a
backup operation, the device would be the agent that is being backed up.
Current Dir
The name of the directory that is currently being processed
Current File
The name of the file that is currently being processed. Note that if you are
backing up small files, you may not see all of the files show up in this field.
This does not indicate that a file was not backed up. It only indicates that
there wasn't enough time to display its name.
Total - Directories
The number of directories that have been processed
Total - Files
The total number of files that have been processed
Total - Bytes
The total number of bytes that have been processed
Estimations
The estimates for total bytes and percentage complete are only shown if the
estimates have been generated. For backup operations, the estimates are shown
if the current job used the "scan devices to estimate backup size" option (in
the advanced job options). Verify operations that follow a backup operation
always have the estimate available. Restore operations do not have time
estimates.
Note: The values for some of these fields are not known until certain steps
have been completed. For example, during initialization, the Currrent Dir
field is blank because no directory is currently being backed up.
Note: When the job that is being processed completes, the Job Completion
Statistics dialog box is automatically displayed.
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Job Completion Statistics Window
The Job Completion Statistics window lists information about the completed
job. Check the job status to make sure the job completed normally. If the job
ended with an error, check the Job History to find out why.
Status - This is the final status of the job.
Γòû Normal - Job terminated normally
Γòû Error - Job encountered an error during execution.
Γòû Aborted - Job was aborted by the user.
Operation Boxes
Depending on the type of job that is being processed, you will see different
types and numbers of operation boxes. Following the tile of each operation box
is the amout of time that it took to perform each of the operations. Each of
these operation boxes will have one or more of the following fields.
Devices
The number of devices that were backed up or restored.
Throughput
The rate at which information was transferred for this operation
Directories
The total number of directories processed during the operation
Files
The total number of files processed during the operation
Bytes
The number of bytes processed
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Editing Jobs in the Queue
Active jobs cannot be edited. As a user, you can edit only those jobs which
you have submitted which are in Ready or Hold status. You can display the Edit
window for any job , but you cannot save changes to other users' jobs.
For details on a specific job:
1. Click on a job to highlight it and then click on the Edit button, or
simply double-click on the job. This will open the Edit window. See
the related topic, Edit Backup Job Window Components for options.
2. To change how often a backup job occurs, click on the Frequency button
to the right of the Edit Backup Job window.
This window displays the current job frequency information and allows
you to edit it.
3. When you finish editing the frequency, click on OK to return to the Edit
Job Information window.
4. Press the Advanced button to configure advanced options for the job.
5. Once you have completed editing the job, click on OK. The job will
remain at its place in the queue unless you changed the execution date
and time.
Related Topics:
Edit Backup Job Window Components
Job Frequency Information Window Components
Edit Restore Job Window Components
Edit File Grooming Job Window Components
Placing Jobs on Hold
Deleting Jobs From the Queue
Job Schedule - Administrators
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Edit Backup Job Window Components
For backup jobs, the Edit Backup Job window resembles the following:
Job Name
Enter a name that will differentiate this job from others in your job history
records. Maximum length for the job name is 24 characters.
Target Partition
The first available partition (that allows the user, and the type of operation
being performed) is selected as the default partition. Press <Enter> in the
Target Partition field to display other partitions on which the job can be
processed. Move the selection arrows next to the desired partition and press
<Enter>.
Backup Type
There are four backup types :
Γòû Normal (default) - backs up all selected files and changes the files'
status to "backed up".
Γòû Incremental - only backs up selected files that were modified or created
since the last Normal backup . Selecting Incremental will also change
the files' status to "backed up".
Γòû Differential - only backs up selected files that were modified or
created since the last Normal backup. Selecting Differential does not
affect a file's backup status.
Γòû Copy - backs up all selected files, but does not change their backup
status.
Verify After Backup
Selecting this option has Backup Exec check to make sure the files you wrote to
the tape can be read once a backup has been completed. You should leave this
item marked.
Current Frequency
Indicates how often the job is to be run. To change this value, click on the
Frequency button at the right of the window.
Advanced button
Scan devices to estimate backup size - Select this option to have Backup Exec
estimate the number of bytes to be backed up when the backup operation begins.
This option may cause the backup to take a little longer, but it allows you to
monitor the progress of the operation (by percentage).
Submit job on hold - Select this option to submit the job with a hold status.
This is useful when you want to submit a job, but you are not ready for the job
to run.
Console command before job ( Administrator only) - This option executes a
console command on the backup server before the job starts to run. You can
also specify a delay time to occur between the time the command is executed and
the start of the job. This option is only available during job submission and
cannot be changed through job editing.
Console command after job (Administrator only) - This option executes a console
command on the backup server after the job runs. You can also specify a delay
time to occur between the time the command is executed and the start of the
next job.
Execution Date
Date the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Execution Time
Time the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Related Topics:
Edit Backup Job Window - Administrator View
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Edit Backup Job Window - Administrator View
The Administrator view of the Edit Backup Job window includes fields not
shown in the user view:
New Tape Name
Enter a name that identifies a tape. If this is an overwrite job, this name
will be used as the new name for the tape. If this is an append job, and the
tape in the drive is blank when this job is run, this value will be used as the
name of the tape. If the job is appended to a tape that already has data on
it, this name will not be assigned to the tape.
New Tape Password
Enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the tape. If this is an
overwrite job, the tape password will be used as the new password for the tape.
If this is an append job, and the tape in the drive is blank when this job is
run, this value will be used as the tape password. If the job is appended to a
tape that already has data on it, this password will not be used.
Operation
Defines the way the backed-up information will be placed on the tape.
Γòû Append - Data will be added after that already existing on the tape
Γòû Overwrite - Data will be written over that already existing on the tape
Verify After Backup
Selecting this option has Backup Exec check to make sure the files you wrote to
the tape can be read once a backup has been completed.
Eject Tape After Job
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape when the
operation is completed.
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Job Frequency Information Window Components
The Job Frequency Information window contains the following:
Execute Only Once
Select this option if you want the job to process one time only.
Repeat Every [ ] Days
Select this option if you want the job to repeat after a given interval,
beginning with the specified execution date. Enter the number of days to elapse
between jobs in the space provided. For example, you can choose to run a job
every 14 days.
Repeat Every [ ] Weeks On
Select this option if you want the job to repeat at a given weekly interval on
the day(s) of the week specified. For example, you can choose to run a job
every two weeks on Friday. Note that this schedule may change the execution
date. If so, the date is set to the next date that falls within the date range.
Repeat Each Month On
Select this option if you want the job to repeat on a specified day each month.
For example, you can choose to run a job on the 15th of every month. You can
also enter "L" to schedule a job for the last day of each month. Note that this
schedule may change the execution date. If so, the date is set to the next
month whose nth day has not yet been passed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 104. Edit Restore Job Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Edit Restore Job Window Components
The Edit Restore Job window enables you to change the following information:
Job Name
Name that uniquely identifies this job.
Target Partition
The target partition assigned for the restore job.
Execution Date
Date for the job to process. Restore jobs are usually scheduled for immediate
execution. You can change this date by clicking on the up and down arrows
beside the date.
Eject Tape After Job ( Administrator only)
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape when the
operation is completed.
To view or change the following Advanced Job Options, click on the Advanced
button.
Time
Time for the job to process. You can change this time by clicking on the up
and down arrows beside the time.
To view or change the following Advanced Job Options, click on the Advanced
button.
Submit job on hold - Select this option to submit the job with a hold status.
This is useful when you want to submit a job, but you are not ready for the job
to run.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 105. Edit File Grooming Job Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Edit File Grooming Job Window Components
This dialog box enables you to edit a file grooming job to the backup
server . File grooming capabilities are available to Administrators only.
Job Name
Enter a name that will differentiate this job from others in your job history
records.
New Tape Name - Enter a name that identifies a tape. If this is an overwrite
job, this name will be used as the new name for the tape. If this is an
append job, and the tape in the drive is blank when this job is run, this
value will be used as the name of the tape. If the job is appended to a tape
that already has data on it, this name will not be assigned to the tape.
New Tape Password - Enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the
tape. If this is an overwrite job, the tape password will be used as the new
tape password for the tape. If this is an append job, and the tape in the
drive is blank when this job is run, this value will be used as the tape
password. If the job is appended to a tape that already has data on it, this
password will not be used.
Target Partition - The target partition tells Backup Exec where you want this
job to be performed. If you have multiple backup devices or a loader attached
to the current backup server , you may be able to perform this job on any one
of several partitions. Note that partitions can be restricted to specific
users or job types. So, if a partition which you know exists does not show up
in the Target Partition drop down list, it is probably because the partition
either does not support the current job type or you do not have access to the
partition. If you do not care which partition is used, you can use the "First
Available" option which will cause the job to be run on the first available
partition that supports the job.
Backup Type
For file grooming operations, Copy is the only valid backup method.
Eject tape after job ( Admin only)
Select this option to have Backup Exec automatically eject the tape in the
drive once the job is completed. This function can be used in single or
multiple drive configurations, but has no affect on loaders.
Groom files not accessed in [ ] days
Specifies the number of days that a file should be dormant before being backed
up and removed from disk. The program will groom only the files that have not
been read or created during this many days.
Current Frequency
Indicates how often the job is to be run. To change this value, click on the
Frequency button at the right of the window.
Operation
Determines how the groomed file will be added to the backup tape:
Γòû Append - Add files at the end of the tape, leaving existing files intact
Γòû Overwrite - Replace files on the tape with the groomed files
Execution Date
Date the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Execution Time
Time the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Frequency
Click on this button to change the schedule for the job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 106. Placing Jobs on Hold ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Placing Jobs on Hold
You can place a job on hold for as long as you like. This is useful when you
have a regularly scheduled job that you want to suspend temporarily, but not
delete. To hold a job, highlight it and click on the Hold Job button. You
will notice its status change to "Hold". When you are ready for the job to run
again, highlight it and click on the Resume Job button.
Active jobs cannot be placed on hold.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 107. Deleting Jobs From the Queue ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Deleting Jobs From the Queue
To delete a job , highlight it and click on the Delete button. If you select
multiple jobs to delete, Backup Exec displays a dialog box asking if you want
to delete all of the highlighted jobs. If you answer "Yes", all of the jobs
are deleted. Otherwise, Backup Exec displays a confirmation dialog asking
you to verify the deletion of each job. Active jobs cannot be deleted.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 108. Job Schedule - Administrators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Schedule - Administrators
Administrators follow the same procedures as users to display and work with the
Job Schedule window. However, the Administrator has the ability to display
and edit all jobs in the queue.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 109. Keeping Track of Your Jobs - Job History ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History
The Backup Exec Job History contains summary information for backup and
restore jobs. This allows you to keep track of the jobs completed by the
Backup Manager. As a user you will see only your own jobs.
To display the Job History window:
1. Select View History from the Job menu, or click on the Job History
button in the Selection Bar . This opens the Job History window. See
the related topic, Job History Window Components for options.
2. For details on a specific job, click on the job to highlight it and
then click on the View button. See related topic, Job History File for
options.
3. You can configure the level of detail for your Job History entries.
4. You can print the contents of the Job History by selecting Print from
the File Menu when this window is active .
5. When you finish specifying filters, click on OK to close the window and
apply the filters.
6. Filters do not reset within a single Backup Exec session. For example,
if you apply a filter to show only jobs with errors, that filter will
remain in effect every time you view Job History within that session.
If you exit and return to Backup Exec, the filters reset to their
defaults.
Related Topics:
Job History Window Components
Job History File
Printing a Job History File
Understanding Job History Results
Filtering Job History Information
Deleting Job History Entries
Job History - Administrators
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 110. Job History Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History Window Components
The jobs in the Job History window are listed in chronological order,
beginning with the job most recently completed. Following are descriptions for
each field:
Job Name
The name assigned by the user when the job was submitted.
TR ( Admin Only)
Type of operation for tape rotation jobs. The types are (F)ull,
(D)ifferential, and (I)ncremental.
Operation
The type of operation performed.
User Name
The name of the user that submitted the job.
Completion Time
The date and time the job finished processing
Status
The overall results of the job. Options are Normal, Error, or Aborted.
Γòû Normal - Job terminated normally
Γòû Error - Job encountered an error during execution
Γòû Aborted - Job was aborted by the user
Close
Closes the View History window and returns to the application.
View
Displays a View Logs window containing the history for the selected job.
TR History (Administrators only)
Displays the run history for the selected tape rotation job
Delete
Removes job history files for the specified jobs. You can select single or
multiple job histories to delete; Backup Exec prompts you to confirm each
deletion.
Related Topics:
Filters
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 111. Filters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Filters
Accesses the Filters window, which enables you to limit the range of job
histories that you want to display. You can display history by operation, by
user ( administrator only), by specific job name, or list only jobs with
errors.
This window is displayed when you click on the FILTERS button at the bottom of
the Job History window.
Jobs
All jobs
Select this option to display all jobs.
Specific job
Select this option to display an individual job.
Jobs with errors only
Select this option to display only those jobs containing errors.
Operations
Backup
Select this option to display backup jobs.
File Grooming (Administrator only)
Select this option to display file grooming jobs.
Restore
Select this option to display restore jobs.
Tape Rotation (Administrator only)
Select this option to display tape rotation jobs.
Users (Administrator only)
All users
Select this option to display jobs submitted by all users.
Specific user
Select this option to display jobs submitted by a specific user. Enter the
user ID in the field provided.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 112. Job History File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History File
In this window, you can view the comprehensive job history file. The history
file includes the following information:
Γòû Job Name - The name assigned to the job.
Γòû User Name - The name of the user that submitted the job.
Γòû Operation - The type of operation performed.
Γòû Submitted - The date and time the job was submitted.
Γòû Operation Started - The date and time the job was run by Backup Exec.
Γòû Tape ID n Tape name - The tape number and name assigned to the tape
set. Refer to the Administrator Manual for a description of this
field's usage.
Γòû Set n Set name - The set number on the tape and the backup set name.
Γòû Set description - The description provided for the backup set.
Γòû Partition Name - The name of the partition used for the operation.
Γòû Total devices - The number of devices included in the operation.
Γòû Total bytes - The number of bytes (and Megabytes) processed.
Γòû Total time - The amount of time the operation took to process.
Γòû Throughput - The amount of bytes per second/MB per minute.
Γòû Total bytes used on this media - The number of Megabytes used on this
tape.
Γòû Total bytes left on this media - The number of Megabytes remaining on
the tape.
Γòû Software compression ratio - If software data compression has been
enabled, this message will display the compression ratio. For example:
a 2:1 ratio indicates that your data was compressed to half its original
size. The larger the number on the left, the more your data was
compressed.
Γòû Operation Ended - The date and time the operation ended.
Γòû Job Completion Status - The Job Completion Status field tells you
whether the job was completed successfully. Options are:
Γòû Normal - the job completed with no critical errors
Γòû Error - an error occurred and the job was not completed
successfully. Try submitting the job again.
Γòû Aborted - the operation was aborted by the administrator or the Job
Manager .
If the administrator enabled the Job Manager's Job Rerouting feature,
and the target partition of your job was unavailable at the time the job
was run, your job may have been re-routed to another server. If this
happens, your job history will contain information about where the job
was re-routed to. If your job has been re-routed, you will need to
change to the backup server (using the Change Backup Server menu) to
which your job was routed in order to get the final results of this job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 113. Printing a Job History File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Printing a Job History File
Before you can print a Job History file, a printer must be attached to your
system and you must use File/Printer Setup to tell your system what printer to
use. To print a Job History:
1. Double-click on the Job History icon.
2. Click on the job whose history you want to print.
3. Click on View (within the dialog box).
4. From the File Menu, choose Print.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 114. Understanding Job History Results ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Understanding Job History Results
What does the completion status mean?
What happens to jobs with errors?
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 115. What does the completion status mean? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
What does the completion status mean?
There are three possible job completion statuses: Normal, Aborted, and
Error.
Γòû Normal means your job ran fine.
Γòû Aborted means that the job did not run to completion. Here are some
reasons a job might be aborted:
Γòû errors were found processing the device information associated with
the job
Γòû no devices specified by the job were available when the job was run
Γòû errors were found with the login information associated with the job
Γòû there was a problem with the tape drive when the job was run
Γòû the job information was corrupted
Γòû the administrator terminated the operation as it was running
Γòû Error means that the operation took place, but one or more significant
errors occurred. The job history log should indicate what caused the
errors and you can decide if you want to run the job again. For
example, an error will be reported if the connection is lost to a device
while it was having an operation performed on it. Depending on the
importance of the file, you may choose not to run the job again.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 116. What happens to jobs with errors? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
What happens to jobs with errors?
A once-only job that ends in an Aborted or Error status will be put back in
the queue on hold so that if you want to try running the job again you can go
to the Job Schedule and toggle the job to Ready by pressing <Ctrl + T>. If
you do not want to run the job again, delete the job by pressing <Del>.
A continual job that ends in an Aborted or Error status will be rescheduled
for its next execution time. If the user wants to run this iteration of the
job, the execution time for the job can be modified in the Job Schedule window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 117. Filtering Job History Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Filtering Job History Information
You can apply filters to narrow down your view of the Job Histories that are
available.
To apply filters:
Γòû Click on the Filters button at the bottom of the Job History window.
This opens the Filters window. See the related topic, Filters Window
Components for options.
Related Topics:
Filters Window Components
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 118. Filters Window Components ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Filters Window Components
The Filters window offers the following options:
Γòû Jobs - Identifies the types of jobs you want to include in the Job
History view:
Γòû All Jobs - Include all jobs that have processed
Γòû Specific Job - Show only the specified job; enter the job name in
the space provided
Γòû Jobs with errors only - Show only jobs in which errors occurred
Γòû Operations - Identifies the type of operations you want to include in
the Job History view:
Γòû Backup - Show backup jobs
Γòû Restore - Show restore jobs
You can specify any combination of filters to apply. For example, you can
choose to display only backup jobs that contain errors.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 119. Deleting Job History Entries ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Deleting Job History Entries
After making sure your job has run successfully, you may want to delete the
job history entry.
To delete Job History entries that you no longer wish to keep:
1. Highlight the job by clicking on it, then click on the Delete button.
Backup Exec displays a confirmation dialog asking you to verify or
cancel the deletion.
2. To delete more than one entry, hold down the mouse button and drag until
all the entries you want to delete are highlighted.
3. Click on the Delete button. If you selected multiple histories to
delete, Backup Exec displays a dialog box asking if you want to delete
all of the highlighted history entries. If you answer "Yes", all of the
history entries are deleted. Otherwise, Backup Exec displays a
confirmation dialog asking you to verify the deletion of each history
entry.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 120. Job History - Administrators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History - Administrators
Administrators follow the same procedures as users to display Job History .
However, Administrators have the ability to view history records for all jobs.
Administrators are also able to apply additional filters to limit their view of
the Job History records.
The additional filters include:
Γòû Operations
Γòû File Grooming - Show file grooming jobs
Γòû Users - Identifies the users whose jobs you want to include in the Job
History view:
Γòû All Users - Include jobs submitted by all users
Γòû Specific User - Include only jobs submitted by the specified user;
enter the user name in the space provided
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 121. Keeping Track of Your Jobs - Change Backup Server ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Change Backup Server
Your workstation may be attached to multiple backup servers. The Change
Backup Server function allows you to choose another file server running the
Job Manager for Backup Exec functions.
To change your backup server:
1. Select Change Backup Server from the Admin menu, or click on the
Change Backup Server button on the Selection Bar . This will open the
Change Backup Server dialog box. This dialog box lists the backup
servers to which you are currently attached. See the related topic,
Change Backup Server Dialog, for details.
2. Your current backup server is highlighted. To select a different
server, highlight it and click on OK, or simply double-click on the
server name.
3. If you change to a backup server on which you are assigned different
rights, information on your Windows Client screens may change. For
example, if you are an administrator and change to a backup server on
which you have user privileges only, some of the fields that displayed
previously will not be available.
Changing backup servers redraws the Restore Sources window . Therefore,
if you have made any Restore Sources selections , they will be
eliminated when you change backup servers.
Related Topics:
Change Backup Server Dialog
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 122. Change Backup Server Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Change Backup Server Dialog
Your workstation may be attached to multiple backup servers. This command
enables you to choose a different backup server for Backup Exec processing.
Since you can also attach and detach from servers from here, you can administer
an unlimited number of backup servers without having to exit, change your
attachments around, and re-run Backup Exec.
This window is displayed when you choose Change Backup Server from the Admin
menu, or click on the Change Backup Server icon on the Selection Bar .
If no backup servers are found, you receive an informational message and the
function ends. If backup servers are available, a list of servers is
displayed. Choose one of these servers and press the OK button (you may also
double-click on the server name). Backup Exec detaches your workstation from
the current server (if applicable) and attaches the workstation to the new
server.
The grayed server icons indicate servers that you are not attached to. This
does not mean that you cannot change to them, it just means that you are not
currently attached to them. You can detach from a server by select a server
name in the list and pressing the Detach button. You will not be allowed to
detach from a server if it is your current backup servers or if it is your
primary server.
If you are not currently attached to the chosen server, you may be prompted for
a user name and password. If you have the password database enabled, it will
use the user name and password stored there. Disabling the password database
will cause you to be prompted each time you change to a server that you are not
attached to.
If an error occurs, an error message is displayed. Select a different backup
server.
Note that information on screens may change if you change to a backup server on
which you have different rights. For example, if you are an administrator
and change to a backup server on which you have only user privileges, some of
the fields that displayed previously will not be available.
Changing backup servers redraws the Restore Sources window . Therefore, if
you have made any Restore Sources selections , they will be cleared when you
change backup servers.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 123. Deleting Cataloged Tapes (Administrator Only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Deleting Cataloged Tapes (Administrator Only)
Backup Exec keeps track of the contents of tapes created during a backup or
file grooming job . This information is maintained in a catalog, and is the
basis for the information in the Restore Sources window .
Occasionally, you may need to remove a tape from the catalog. Perhaps the tape
has been damaged or destroyed, or is no longer being used in Backup Exec
operations.
To delete a tape from the catalog:
1. Select Delete Cataloged Tapes from the Admin menu. This function is
available only to administrators. This will open the Delete Cataloged
Tapes dialog box.
This dialog lists all of the tapes currently existing in the catalog.
2. To delete one or more tapes, highlight the tape name and click on the
Delete button. Backup Exec displays a confirmation dialog asking you
to verify or cancel the deletion.
3. You can select multiple tapes for deletion by holding down the mouse
button and dragging it to highlight the appropriate tape names.
4. You may want to view the contents of a tape before deleting it. To do
so, use the Tapes Window .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 124. Options - Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Introduction
You access the configuration options through the Options menu. These options
determine the way the Backup Exec software works for you. Your options are
saved so that the next time you run Backup Exec, the options that you select
will still be active
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 125. General Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General Options
The General Options menu contains Directory and File Processing, and Password
Database options.
Related Topics:
Directory and File Processing
Password Database
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 126. Directory and File Processing ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Directory and File Processing
Process special files
Special files include files that are marked with any combination of "system",
"read-only", and/or "hidden" attributes. Special files should normally be
backed up. The default value is on.
If this option is unmarked, you can still back up special files by specifically
checking their check boxes in the Directory Tree window when you create a
backup job (as opposed to selecting an entire directory).
Process hidden files
These files are used by DOS, Windows, and some applications. Hidden files do
not appear when you view a directory through File Manager or through DOS' DIR
command. However, in the Backup Sources window , these files appear and are
identified by a red exclamation point over the file icon.
If this option is unmarked, you can still back up hidden files by specifically
checking their check boxes in the Directory Tree window when you create a
backup job (as opposed to selecting an entire directory). The default is off.
Process empty directories
Empty directories contain no files or subdirectories. If you do not wish to
back up or restore empty directories, unmark this option. The default is on.
Many applications create directories that store temporary files. Be careful
when performing restore operations. If the directory is deleted or outdated
information is restored to it, the application may be harmed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 127. Password Database ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Password Database
Use password database
The password database is a list of user names and passwords used to log in to
servers and attach to agent workstations. If you mark this option, the
passwords you enter to gain access to remote servers and workstations will be
kept in a database so the next time you access the device the password will
automatically be entered for you. If you do not mark this option, you will be
prompted to enter the password each time you access a device. The contents of
the password database are encrypted for security purposes. The default is off.
Password protect database
Backup Exec enables you to add password protection to your password database.
This protects the password database against unauthorized access.
To enter a password into the database:
1. Enter your user name and your password for the device you are accessing.
When you click on this button, the Enter Database Password dialog opens.
If the password database is enabled, the information you insert here
will be added to the database and you will not be prompted for it again.
2. If the device is not password protected, you still must press <Enter> or
click on OK to close this dialog box and proceed.
To enter a password:
1. Enter a new password.
2. Enter it again for confirmation. If your database is password
protected, Backup Exec prompts you for the database password when you
start the application.
If you enter the correct password, the password database is opened for
use during the session.
If you enter an incorrect password, Backup Exec displays an error
message and gives you another opportunity to enter a correct password.
Unsuccessful attempt:
1. You have three chances to enter a correct password; if all three tries
are unsuccessful, Backup Exec continues with the password database
locked. You cannot enable the password database or work with it in any
way while it is locked.
2. You must restart the application using a correct database password to
unlock the database.
Remove password protection
This option disables password protection.
To disable password protection:
1. If password protection is enabled, you can disable it by clicking on the
Remove Password Protection button. This opens the Enter Database
Password dialog.
2. Enter the database password.
3. Click OK to disable the password protection.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 128. Options - Backup Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Options
The Backup options control processing during backup operations. This window
is displayed when you choose Backup from the Options menu.
Related Topics:
Backup Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 129. Options - Backup Options - Backup Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Options
Back up devices alphabetically
This option allows you to have Backup Exec back up drives you have selected
in alphabetical order. For example, if you selected devices Server_1\SYS: and
Bill (in that order), and you want them to be included in the backup set
alphabetically (Bill and Server_1) select this option. If this option is
unmarked, devices are backed up in the order in which they were selected. The
default is on.
Verify after backup (default setting)
As each backup is submitted, you can select whether or not to verify the data
backed up during that job . Verifying the tape ensures that no errors were
encountered during the backup and that the data can be restored by Backup Exec.
When "Verify after backup" is marked, the "Verify after" field in the Submit
window will automatically be turned on. The default is on.
Scan Devices to estimate backup size (default setting)
This option determines the default value of the Scan Devices options. As each
job is submitted, the Scan Devices option can be changed for that job. If this
option is marked when the job is run, Backup Exec will scan the devices to be
backed up to estimate the number of bytes to be processed. Choosing this
option for a job will slow down the backup process, but will enable you to
monitor the percentage completed as the backup operation is running.
Related Topics:
Backup Options - Administrator
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 130. Backup Options - Administrator ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Options - Administrator
The Administrator view of the Backup Options includes the following:
Skip open files
This option causes Backup Exec to skip any files that are open during backup
without attempting to close them. These files will not be included in the
backup. The default is on.
Wait for open files to close
This option causes Backup Exec to wait for open files to close before
attempting their backup. The time that the system will wait before attempting
backup is set at the Backup Server level. For example, the Administrator may
determine that the system will wait five minutes for an open file to close
before attempting to back up that file.
Back up files in use
This option causes Backup Exec to back up any files that are currently open and
in use. The file will not be available to the user while it is being backed
up.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 131. Restore Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Restore Options
The Restore options control processing during restore operations. This
window is displayed when you choose Restore from the Options menu.
Restore over existing files
When this option is unmarked, files that appear only on the tape and not the
device are restored.
Be careful of restoring older versions of files over existing files. For
example, after you have upgraded system files or a software package, you would
not want to restore older versions of the files over the more current versions.
Unmarking this option causes the software to check for existing files, which
slows down the restore operation. If you are only restoring a few files and
you are certain that the files are the versions you want, leave this option
marked.
Restore security information (Administrators only)
Restore trustee information and inherited rights mask for files and
directories.
Restore volume restrictions (Administrators only)
Restore volume restriction information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 132. Job History Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History Options
Backup Exec keeps a record of all activity during a backup, restore , or
file grooming session. These options determine the way Backup Exec stores
this information. This option is not available if you are not connected to a
backup server .
This window is displayed when you choose Job History from the Options menu.
Number of job history records to keep
Γòû Keep maximum records allowed by administrator : At the Job Manager
level, the system administrator determines the maximum number of job
history records that a user can keep. If you want to maintain the
maximum number of records that your administrator has set, check this
box. If the number of job history records exceeds this number, your
oldest job history records are automatically deleted. To set up a
different number of job history records to maintain, remove the check
from this box. If you are connected to multiple backup servers, you can
maintain a different number of job history records at each server.
Γòû Select number of records to keep: You can decide to keep a different
number of job history records from the number maintained by your
administrator. To do so, enter the number of job history records you
want to keep. Minimum value is 0, maximum value is 4095. The server
will maintain the number to identify up to the maximum allowed by the
administrator (the field will show the number you select). If you
select a number lower than the number of job history records you
currently have, the application deletes the excess records. This field
is grayed if you elect to maintain the same number of records as your
administrator.
Print
You can request that Backup Exec automatically send your job history logs to a
print queue when your jobs complete. Click on the Print button if you wish to
set the job history print options.
Detail level for job history logs
This option allows you to choose the level of detail for your Job History log
files.
Each successive level includes the previous level's output in addition to
output of the selected level.
Γòû Level 0 turns the logging feature off.
Γòû Level 1 includes a Novell network server/ volume specification or
Agent alias, the backup set number on the tape, the tape number, the
tape label, the starting date and time, any errors encountered, ending
date and time, and completion statistics. This is the default setting.
Γòû Level 2 includes level 1 plus a list of all processed subdirectories.
Γòû Level 3 includes levels 1 and 2 plus a listing of all the files
processed.
Γòû Level 4 includes level 3 plus file sizes, file date/time and file
attributes.
Related Topics:
Job History Print Log Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 133. Job History Print Log Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History Print Log Options
You can have Backup Exec automatically print job history logs when your job
completes (if the administrator has configured the Job Manager to allow
this option). The settings in the Print Job History Log dialog box apply to
jobs submitted to the current backup server . If you access a different
backup server, you must re-configure the settings for each backup server that
you choose. Press <Enter> to activate the Print Job History Log options menu.
You can choose the following options:
Print when jobs complete successfully
Select this option if you want Backup Exec to print job history logs of jobs
completing with a NORMAL status.
Print when jobs complete with errors
Select this option if you want Backup Exec to print job history logs of jobs
completing with an ERROR or ABORTED status.
You will be required to supply the destination print server's name and print
queue and your name and password.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 134. Notify Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Notify Options
E-mail Notification Dialog
Broadcast Notification Dialog
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 135. E-mail Notification Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
E-mail Notification Dialog
This dialog box enables you to determine whether E-mail will be sent to you
when a job is completed.
The E-mail notification data is retrieved and stored on the active backup
server you are currently logged into. The e-mail database saves information
by user ID. Therefore, multiple users may have their own E-mail notification
data on multiple backup servers. A window displays whenever you select E-mail
from the Notify menu.
A window is displayed when you select E-mail from the Notify menu.
There are two options:
Email when job complete successfully
Choose this option if you want to be notified by E-mail when a job completes
and has a status of 'Normal'.
Email when job complete with errors
Choose this option if you want to be notified by E-mail when a job completes
and has a status of 'Error' or 'Abort'.
For each option specify the following fields:
Notify Address
Specify the MHS address to notify. See your administrator for details about
setting up this address.
Include Job History
Choose whether the job history log is included with the e-mail message.
No validation is done on the Notify Address field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 136. Broadcast Notification Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Broadcast Notification Dialog
This dialog box enables you to control the ability of whether to broadcast
message(s) when a job is completed. The broadcast is sent out via the
NetWare broadcast mechanism. Any workstations which the user has logged into
the Backup Server at the time the job completes will receive the broadcast
message.
The broadcast notification flags are retrieved and stored on the active
backup server you are currently logged into. The database saves information by
user id. Therefore, multiple users may have their own broadcast notification
flags on multiple backup servers.
This window is displayed when you select Broadcast from the Notify menu.
There are two options:
Broadcast when job complete successfully
Choose this option if you want to receive a broadcast message when a job
completes and has a status of 'Normal'.
Broadcast when job complete with errors
Choose this option if you want to receive a broadcast message when a job
completes and has a status of 'Error' or 'Abort'.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 137. Display Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Display Options
These options determine whether certain Client Window elements are displayed
on your screen. You may wish to "toggle off" display of these elements to
obtain more room within the window, then redisplay them as needed.
This window is displayed when you choose Display from the Options menu.
The Display options menu contains the following items:
Display Selection Bar
The Selection Bar is displayed across the top of your window when this option
is selected. The Selection Bar contains buttons that allow quick access to
Backup Exec functions. The default is on.
Display Status bar
The Status Bar is displayed across the bottom of your window when this option
is selected. The Status Bar displays the current status of Backup Exec. It
also identifies your current backup server and user name. The default is on.
Display Label bars
Label Bars are displayed across the top of the Backup Exec windows when this
option is selected. Each Label Bar provides column headings for the
information in these windows. As you use the scroll bar to move across the
window, these column headings move with the appropriate data. The default is
on.
Display 3D
Determines whether the backup and restore sources windows display the
currently selected item as highlighted or as a raised (3D) button.
Menu selections in title bar
When you move through the Backup Exec menus, the description of the current
menu is always displayed in the status bar. Choose this option if you want
this text displayed in the title bar at the top of the Backup Exec window as
well.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 138. Agent Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Agent Options
Backup Exec has the ability to perform operations on remote workstations that
are configured as Backup Exec agents. The agent software enables backup and
restore operations for these workstations through a Novell network. The Agent
Options enable you to determine whether agent functions are applicable for this
workstation.
This window is displayed when you choose Agent from the Options menu.
Enable Workstation Agent support
When this option marked, you will be able to select files and perform
operations on DOS, Windows and OS/2 workstations running the Backup Exec Agent
software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 139. Technical Support Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Technical Support Options
Backup Exec has the ability to operate in "technical support" mode. Normally,
you will enter this mode only when instructed to do so by a Technical Support
representative. In this mode, activities that occur at the client
workstation are logged for diagnostic use. A Technical Support representative
will assist you in entering this mode if necessary.
If this mode is active , a Technical Support icon is displayed on your
desktop.
Related Topics:
Technical Support Window
File
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 140. Technical Support Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Technical Support Window
The Technical Support Window contains the following items:
Record to window
If this setting is marked, Backup Exec logs errors to an on-line window that
can be viewed by double-clicking on the Technical Support Window icon.
Record last [ ] messages
This setting determines the number of error messages retained in the Technical
Support logs. Enter the number of messages you want to keep in the box to the
right of this field.
Record all messages
This setting causes Backup Exec to log all error messages occurring at this
workstation.
Messages
Number of messages currently logged.
Reset Window
Clicking on this button erases all messages from the log and resets the message
count to one.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 141. File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File
Record to file
If this setting is marked, Backup Exec logs errors to a file stored within
the workstation. You can view this file by selecting Technical Support Logs
from the Help menu.
File name
This option creates a name for the Technical Support file. Include the full
path name.
Messages
Number of messages currently logged.
Reset File
Clicking on this button erases all messages from the log and resets the error
count.
Display Memory Trace
If this setting is marked, Backup Exec keeps track of actions within the
application and reflects them in the Technical Support logs to assist in
troubleshooting.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 142. Backup Strategies ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Strategies
With Backup Exec, you can decide which files to back up on your workstation
and how often to back them up. This is called a backup strategy . Included
throughout the rest of this chapter are some helpful tips on creating a backup
strategy for your data.
Related Topics:
Choosing a Backup Strategy
Full, Normal, Incremental and Differential Backups
Backup Strategy Examples
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 143. Choosing a Backup Strategy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choosing a Backup Strategy
In order to have a secure and effective data management plan, you must
incorporate a strategy for backing up your data.
Several strategies are listed in this chapter. Prior to choosing a strategy to
use with the Backup Exec system, review the related topics shown below.
Related Topics:
How often should I back up?
How much data must be backed up?
Virus Protection
Which devices am I backing up?
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 144. How often should I back up? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
How often should I back up?
While there is no absolute rule on how often to back up your data, there is one
consideration that can help you decide for yourself:
What is the cost of re-creating data that was added or modified since the last
backup ?
Calculate the manpower, lost time and/or sales, and other costs that would be
incurred if your workstation crashed right before the next backup was to take
place (always assume the worst scenario). If the cost is excessive, the
strategy needs to be adjusted accordingly and you need to back up more often.
Ideally, you would want to do at least an Incremental or Differential backup
every day. A normal backup should always be performed before adding new
applications or drastically changing your workstation's configuration.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 145. How much data must be backed up? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
How much data must be backed up?
This is a key determinant of the backup strategy you choose. If you are
backing up large amounts of data that needs to be retained for long periods of
time, you will need to ask your network administrator how long tapes are kept
before they are re-used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 146. Virus Protection ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Virus Protection
The threat of viruses is a reality. Some viruses take effect immediately,
while others take days or weeks to cause noticeable damage. Because of this,
you should have at least the following backups available to restore at any
time:
Γòû a one-week-old Full backup
Γòû a one-month-old Full backup
Having these backups available should allow you to restore your workstation to
the point it was before it became infected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 147. Which devices am I backing up? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Which devices am I backing up?
Since Backup Exec can back up servers, client workstations and agents, this
needs to be considered when choosing backup strategies. If you are responsible
for backing up devices other than your workstation, you will need to coordinate
strategies with the users of those workstations. For example, when and how
often they want their systems backed up.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 148. Full, Normal, Incremental and Differential Backups ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Full, Normal, Incremental and Differential Backups
When you submit a backup , one of your options is selecting how Backup Exec
will process the data you selected. Full backups include all files and
directories on your hard drive; Normal backups include selected files;
Incremental backups include only the files that have changed since the last
Normal or Incremental backup . Differential backups include backing up all
files modified since the last Normal backup .
Before you can develop a backup strategy , you will need to decide whether you
want to do only Full backups, or Incremental or Differential backups. There
are advantages and disadvantages to each method.
Related Topics:
Full Backups
Incremental Backups
Differential Backups
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 149. Full Backups ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Full Backups
Advantages
Files are easy to find. Since Full backups include all of the data you
selected, you do not have to search through several catalog listings to find
a file that you want to restore .
There is always a current backup of your entire system on one tape or tape
set. If you should need to restore your entire system, all of the most current
information is located on the last backup.
Disadvantages
Redundant backups. Since most of the files on your hard drive rarely change,
each backup following the first is merely a copy of what has already been
backed up.
Full backups take longer to perform. Full backups can be time consuming,
especially when there are many other devices on the network that need to be
backed up.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 150. Incremental Backups ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Incremental Backups
Advantages
Better use of media. Only files that have changed since the last backup are
included, so there is much less data storage space required.
Less time required for backup. Incremental backups take much less time than
Full backups to complete.
Disadvantages
Files are more difficult to find. Files backed up incrementally can be spread
across multiple tapes since the last Full backup . To restore your entire
system (in the event of a system crash) would require you to restore your last
Full backup and all Incremental backups following it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 151. Differential Backups ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Differential Backups
Using a Full\Differential strategy is highly recommended. Differential backups
include backing up all files modified since the last Full backup . The
difference between Differential and Incremental backups is that Incremental
backups include only the files that have changed since the last Full or
Incremental backup .
Advantages
Files are easy to find. Restoring a system backed up under the Differential
strategy requires restoring a maximum of only two catalog entries--the latest
Full backup and the latest Differential backup . This is less
time-consuming than backup strategies that require the latest Full backup and
all Incremental backups executed since the Full backup.
Less time required for backup. Differential backups take less time to complete
than Full backups.
Disadvantages
Redundant backups. All of the files created or modified since the last Full
backup are included on each tape; thus creating redundant backups.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 152. Backup Strategy Examples ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Strategy Examples
Ultimately you will want to use a combination of Full and Differential or
Incremental backups.
Before implementing a Differential or Incremental backup strategy a Full
backup must be performed.
Depending on how much data you are backing up and how often your data changes,
you can select whether to use Incremental or Differential backups between Full
backups. For example, if you constantly work on a few files that are not very
large, you would want to use a Differential backups. If you work on several
large database files that change daily, your network administrator may prefer
that you use Incremental backups to save time and storage space.
Whether you choose to do a Full backup once a week or more is up to you.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 153. The Menu Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Menu Bar
After you start Backup Exec for Windows, a Menu Bar is displayed across the
top of your screen.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 154. File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Menu
Under the File Menu, you can print a report or log, choose your printer, and
exit from the software. Use the scroll bar to see any commands that are
hidden from view.
Related Topics:
Print
Printer Setup
Exit
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 155. Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Print
Prints a Job History , Selection File, or Technical Support Log. The Print
command sends your selection to the currently selected Windows printer. You
can change the printer selection through the Printer Setup menu option.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 156. Printer Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Printer Setup
This command displays a list of printers and options which can be selected.
Available options depend on the capabilities of your printer.
Available options include:
Printer
Default Printer
When this option is selected, print jobs are directed to the printer that is
configured as your default. The name of your default printer is displayed
under the field.
Specific Printer
When this option is selected, print jobs are directed to the printer that you
specify. Click on the arrow button to display a list of available printers
from which you can select.
Orientation
Portrait
When this option is selected, printed output is taller than it is wide when you
view the printed text upright.
Landscape
When this option is selected, printed output is wider than it is tall when you
view the printed text upright.
Paper
Size
Determines the size of the paper you are using. The default paper size depends
on the country selected through the Windows Control Panel. If United States is
selected, the default paper size is letter (8.5 by 11 inches). If a European
country is selected, the default paper size is A4. If you are using a
different size of paper, you must change this setting.
Source
Specifies the tray or bin from which paper feeds to your printer, if you are
using single sheets of paper. If your printer uses paper that feeds into it
through a tractor feeder, select Tractor. Some printers enable you to feed
paper manually.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 157. Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit
Exits the Backup Exec software and returns you to your Windows desktop. When
you exit, any options that you have changed during this session will
automatically be saved for you and be active when you return to the
application.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 158. Tree Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tree Menu
Using the Tree Menu, you can control the level of directory information shown
in the Directory Tree window . Use the scroll bar to see any commands that
are hidden from view.
Related Topics:
Expand One Level
Expand Branch
Expand All
Collapse Branch
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 159. Expand One Level ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Expand One Level
Allows you to display the directory one level below the currently selected
directory. You can also expand a directory by double clicking the mouse on a
directory icon containing a plus sign.
To expand one level:
1. Click on the directory you want to expand.
2. From the Tree Menu, choose Expand One Level.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 160. Expand Branch ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Expand Branch
Allows you to display the entire directory tree below the currently selected
directory.
To expand a branch:
1. Click on the directory you want to expand.
2. From the Tree Menu, choose Expand Branch.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 161. Expand All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Expand All
Allows you to display the entire directory tree of the device displayed in the
active window (all subdirectories will be visible).
To expand all:
1. Click on the directory you want to expand.
2. From the Tree Menu, choose Expand All.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 162. Collapse Branch ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Collapse Branch
Removes the directory tree of the currently selected directory from the
Directory Tree window . In the Backup Source and Restore Sources windows,
you can use this command to collapse branches up to the Agent level (
Backup Exec Agent or NetWare Agent ).
NOTE: You cannot collapse either the root (Networks) or the Agent category
items.
To collapse a directory level:
1. Click on the directory you want to close.
2. Click on Tree in the Menu bar.
3. Click on Collapse Branch.
Shortcut: Double-click on the directory that you want to collapse.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 163. View Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View Menu
Allows you to change file and directory views in the Directory Tree window .
Use the scroll bar to see any commands that are hidden from view.
Related Topics:
Tree and Directory
Tree Only
Directory Only
Split
All File Details
Selection Bar
Status Bar
Label Bar
Font
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 164. Tree and Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tree and Directory
This command is active only when you are in a Directory Tree window . It
changes the active Directory Tree window to display two list box windows: the
left window displays the Directory Tree and the right window displays the File
List
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 165. Tree Only ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tree Only
This command is active only when you are in a Directory Tree window . It
changes the active Directory Tree window to show only the Directory Tree.
Items in the directory are not displayed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 166. Directory Only ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Directory Only
This command is active only when you are in a Directory Tree window . The
tree is not displayed. It changes the active Directory Tree window to show
only the active directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 167. Split ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Split
This command is active only when you are in a Directory Tree window . It
allows you to adjust the position of the divider bar in the Directory Tree
window. Use your mouse or the left and right arrow keys to move the split bar
left or right in the window. Press <Enter> or the left mouse button to
position the divider bar at the new location.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 168. All File Details ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All File Details
This command is active only when you are in a Directory Tree window . It
changes the File List to display the name, size, modified date, modified time,
and attributes of the files and subdirectories in the active directory.
Possible attributes are:
A - Archive. This attribute indicates that this file has been modified
since it was last backed up.
R - Read Only.
H - Hidden. You will not see this file if you display a directory listing
through DOS.
S - System. This is an operating system file.
AFP - Apple file system file.
I - In use.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 169. Selection Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Bar
Toggles the display of the Selection Bar at the top of your screen on and
off.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 170. Status Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Status Bar
Toggles the display of the Status Bar at the bottom of your screen on and
off.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 171. Label Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Label Bar
Toggles the display of the Label Bars providing column headings for the various
Backup Exec windows on and off.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 172. Reference - View Menu - Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Font
This dialog box enables you to view and change the fonts used for characters in
the Directory Tree windows, Backup Sources window and Restore Sources window
, and Tapes window .
This window is displayed when you select Font from the View menu.
Related Topics:
Font
Font Style
Size
Sample
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 173. Reference - Font - Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Font
Specifies the typeface you want to use. The fonts available to you depend on
those you have installed through Windows. The font you are currently using is
highlighted.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 174. Font Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Font Style
Specifies the style options you want to use (i.e., bold, italic, or regular).
Available font styles depend on the font you choose.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 175. Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Size
Specifies the point size for the fonts; the larger the point size, the larger
the character appears on your screen. Available sizes depend on the font you
choose.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 176. Sample ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Sample
This box shows a sample of your selected font. As you make changes to fonts,
font style, or size, the sample in this box changes to reflect the new
selections .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 177. Admin Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Admin Menu
The Admin Menu enables you to use functions that monitor and administer
Backup Exec operations. Use the scroll bar to see any commands hidden from
view.
Related Topics:
Display Info
Catalog Search
Delete Cataloged Tapes (Administrator only)
Change Backup Server
Tape Rotation Tasks (Administrator only)
Job Manager Monitor (Administrator only)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 178. Display Info ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Display Info
This option is only available if you have selected an individual file from the
Directory Tree Window . It displays the backup history for an individual
file selected from the Directory Tree window, enabling you to select a specific
version of the file with which to work.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 179. Catalog Search ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Catalog Search
This menu option is available only if your workstation is attached to a backup
server that has catalogs. Searches the catalog(s) of one or more
fully-cataloged tapes for directories and/or file specifications.
The Enter Search Criteria dialog includes two text entry boxes:
1. Path. Any files beneath the path are candidates for the search.
Therefore, if you identify "\" as the path, all directories will be
searched. If you use "\WINDOWS", only files that are within the \WINDOWS
directory (or its subdirectories) will be searched. Note that
wildcards are not valid in the path name.
2. File. This identifies a pattern for a file name. Wildcards are
acceptable in the file name.
To search catalogs for Files or Directories:
1. Click the Catalog Search button on the Selection Bar . The Search
Criteria window will open.
2. Enter the search criteria (tape, path, and/or file name). (When
specifying the file name, wildcards may be used).
3. You can also launch a search by choosing Catalog Search from the Admin
Menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 180. Delete Cataloged Tapes (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete Cataloged Tapes (Administrator only)
This menu option is available only if your workstation is attached to a backup
server that has catalogs. It causes the Delete Cataloged Tapes Window to
display. This window contains a list of all cataloged tapes and enables you to
delete unused catalogs as necessary. This capability can substantially
increase your free disk space.
This menu option is available only to users with administrator privileges; if
you are not an administrator, it does not appear on your menu.
Note: Once you delete a catalog, the only way to retrieve it is to re-catalog
the tape at the backup server level.
The catalog list is automatically updated periodically to remain current with
any additions or deletions made to the catalogs on the backup server, including
those made from another workstation.
To delete one or more tapes:
1. Highlight the tape name(s).
2. Click on the DELETE button. Backup Exec prompts you to confirm the
deletion.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 181. Reference - Admin Menu - Change Backup Server ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Change Backup Server
Your workstation may be attached to multiple backup servers. Using the
Change Backup Server option, you can choose which backup server you wish to
use in performing operations.
1. From the Admin menu, choose Change Backup Server.
2. A dialog box displays a list of the backup servers to which you are
attached.
3. Double-click on the name of the backup server you want.
Shortcut: Double-click on the Change Backup Server button on the Selection
Bar .
NOTE: It is recommended that you complete all of your server attachments prior
to entering Windows. Should you need to attach to another server, exit the
application and Windows, attach to the server, then re-enter Windows and the
application.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 182. Tape Rotation Tasks (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation Tasks (Administrator only)
The Tape Rotation Tasks window includes functions that need to be performed
before a tape rotation job can take place (e.g., prepare tapes, etc.). This
window is only available when tape rotation is enabled at the current backup
server .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 183. Job Manager Monitor (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Manager Monitor (Administrator only)
The Job Manager Monitor allows you to view activity occurring at the Job
Manager from a workstation running the client software. This function can
also be accessed through the Job Schedule window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 184. Select Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select Menu
The Select Menu contains functions used for file selection.
Use the scroll bar to see any commands that are hidden from view.
Related Topics:
Check
Uncheck
Advanced
Uncheck All
Include Subdirectories
Save Selections
Use Selections
Delete Selections
View Selections
Selection Types (Administrator only)
Clearing Selections
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 185. Check ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Check
This option is available in any window that contains elements with check boxes.
Places a check mark in the check box of highlighted selections . This
command is used to select items for backup or restore .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 186. Uncheck ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Uncheck
This option is available in any window that contains elements with check boxes.
Removes a check mark from the check box of highlighted selections . This
command is used to de-select items for backup or restore .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 187. Advanced ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Advanced
This option displays a dialog that provides an easy way to choose groups of
directories and/or files for Backup Exec operations. According to the
operation under way, Backup Exec either displays the Advanced File Selection -
Backup or the Advanced File Selection - Restore window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 188. Uncheck All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Uncheck All
This option removes all check marks (even from items not selected) in all
windows.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 189. Include Subdirectories ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Include Subdirectories
This option determines whether any file search is limited to the specified
path, or if it includes all subdirectories when selecting a drive or directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 190. Save Selections ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save Selections
This option is available when at least one backup source selection exists.
This option saves the current list of file selections in a user-specified
file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 191. Use Selections ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use Selections
This option is available when at least one set of selections has been saved.
This command displays a list of selection files that can be used in Backup
Exec operations. You can retrieve these selections and use them to process
another job .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 192. Delete Selections ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete Selections
This option is available when at least one set of selections has been saved.
This command removes selection files from the Use Selections list.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 193. View Selections ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View Selections
This dialog box displays a list of current selections available for your
review. To view the selections that have been saved, highlight the selection
file name and click on the VIEW button. You can only view the selections; you
cannot edit them through this command.
This window is displayed when you choose View Selections from the Select menu.
NOTE: You can only view the selections; you cannot edit them through this
command.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 194. Selection Types (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Types (Administrator only)
Backup
Tape Rotation
Selection Files
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 195. Reference - Selection Types (Administrator only) - Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup
These are selections used for backup and file grooming jobs. They are
stored in the Backup Exec subdirectory on the workstation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 196. Reference - Selection Types (Administrator only) - Tape Rotation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tape Rotation
These are selections used for tape rotation jobs. They are stored in the
tape rotation path on the configured backup server .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 197. Reference - Selection Types (Administrator only) - Selection Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Files
Displays a list of existing selections . Click on the selection to be viewed.
A window will then be displayed listing the contents of the selection file.
For administrators, the selection files listed will differ between the two
selection types.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 198. Clearing Selections ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Clearing Selections
Selections can be cleared in four ways:
Γòû Click on the check mark in the check box
Γòû Click on the Uncheck button
Γòû Click on Select in the Menu bar and click on Uncheck
Γòû Click on Select in the Menu bar and click on Uncheck All
Uncheck All will clear all selections in all windows.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 199. Job Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Menu
Allows you to submit and monitor jobs.
Related Topics:
Submit Backup
Submit Restore
Submit File Grooming (Administrator only)
Submit Tape Rotation (Administrator only)
View Schedule
View History
View Tape Rotation (Admin Only)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 200. Submit Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Backup
Select this item to schedule and submit a backup operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 201. Submit Restore ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Restore
Select this item to schedule and submit a restore operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 202. Submit File Grooming (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit File Grooming (Administrator only)
Select this item to schedule and submit a file grooming operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 203. Submit Tape Rotation (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Submit Tape Rotation (Administrator only)
Select this item to schedule and submit a tape rotation operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 204. View Schedule ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View Schedule
Displays a list of jobs that are scheduled to process. Using this option, you
can check the status of a job 's processing, place jobs on hold, activate jobs
on hold, and delete jobs.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 205. View History ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View History
Displays the results of jobs that have previously processed and enables you to
view detailed history information or delete records.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 206. View Tape Rotation (Admin Only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View Tape Rotation (Admin Only)
Displays the current tape rotation jobs and allows you to edit, or delete the
job (s). You can also view the job's run histories.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 207. Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Options Menu
This menu allows you to custom configure the Backup Exec software for your
workstation. The defaults are shown in [ ]. Use the scroll bar to see any
commands that are hidden from view.
Related Topics:
General
Backup
Backup (Administrator only)
Restore
Job History
Notify
Display
Agent
Technical Support
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 208. Reference - Options Menu - General ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General
Enables you to set the following miscellaneous controls that apply to all
operations:
Γòû Process Special Files [YES]
Γòû Process Hidden Files [YES]
Γòû Process Empty Directories [YES]
Γòû Use Password Database [YES]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 209. Reference - Options Menu - Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup
Enables you to set the following default backup options:
Γòû Back Up Devices Alphabetically [YES]
Γòû Verify After Backup [YES]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 210. Backup (Administrator only) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup (Administrator only)
Γòû Skip Open Files [YES]
Γòû Wait For Open Files to Close [NO]
Γòû Back Up Open Files In Use [NO]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 211. Restore ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Restore
Enables you to set the following default restore options:
Γòû Restore over existing files [YES]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 212. Reference - Options Menu - Job History ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job History
Backup Exec keeps a record of all activity during a backup, restore , or
file grooming session. This option enables you to set the following job
history storage options which determine the way Backup Exec stores the
information:
Γòû Keep maximum records allowed by administrator
Γòû Select number of records to keep [4095]
Γòû Detail level for job history logs [Level One - Backup set information]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 213. Notify ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Notify
This item allows you to configure how you are to be notified when a job
completes or an error occurs.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 214. Display ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Display
These options determine whether certain Client Window elements are displayed
on your screen by setting the following default display options:
Γòû Display Selection Bar [YES]
Γòû Display Status Bar [YES]
Γòû Display Label Bars [YES]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 215. Agent ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Agent
Backup Exec has the ability to perform operations on remote workstations that
are configured as Backup Exec Agents. The agent software enables backup and
restore operations for these workstations through a Novell network. These
options allow you to enable or disable agent workstation support and functions.
Γòû [Enabled]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 216. Technical Support ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Technical Support
Enables you to set options that control the way error information is stored for
technical support purposes. This option is displayed only when you are running
the Windows Client in "technical support" mode, as instructed by a support
representative.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 217. Window Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Window Menu
Allows you to set the method used to display your windows. Includes a
drop-down menu of the open and minimized windows. Selecting a window from the
list will make it the current window. Use the scroll bar to see any commands
hidden from view.
Related Topics:
Cascade
Tile
Arrange Icons
Refresh
Close All
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 218. Cascade ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cascade
Rearranges the open windows so that they all overlap, leaving the title bar of
each window visible.
To cascade windows:
1. Click on Window in the Menu bar.
2. Click on Cascade.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 219. Tile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Tile
Tiling resizes open group windows and places them side by side so that each
window is visible.
To tile windows:
1. Click on Window in the Menu bar.
2. Click on Tile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220. Arrange Icons ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Arrange Icons
Aligns all minimized window icons on the display.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 221. Refresh ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Refresh
The "Refresh" command enables you to update the current window ( Backup
Sources, Restore Sources, or Tapes Window ). Refreshing the Backup Sources
window enables you to see new agents that may have become active since you
started the application (or since your last Refresh). Refreshing the Restore
Sources or Tapes Window enables you to update your view of the catalogs. If a
backup just occurred, you must refresh the Restore Sources window in order to
see the new backup.
Note that refreshing either the Restore Sources or Tapes Window refreshes both
of them. Any selections made in the Restore Sources window are lost when you
perform a refresh; the application displays a confirmation dialog to remind
you of this.
To update a window, choose Refresh from the Window menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 222. Close All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Close All
Closes all but the application window. Backup Sources, Restore Sources, and
Tapes windows will be minimized.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 223. Help Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help Menu
Accesses the on-line help facility. Use the scroll bar to see any commands
hidden from view.
Contents
Lists the available help topics.
Search For Help On
Allows you to locate help information by keyword.
How to Use Help
Provides a tutorial on how to use the help feature.
Technical Support Logs
Backup Exec can track and log errors that occur at either the backup server
or client level. These logs contain information that is helpful to technical
support in troubleshooting.
To display the Technical Support Logs:
1. From the Help Menu, choose Technical Support Logs.
2. If you want to view backup server errors, choose Server Support Log.
3. If you want to view client server errors, choose Client Support Log.
If no logs exist, or if a log is in use by another user, Backup Exec displays a
message and the function ends. Otherwise, the log is displayed for your
review. Use the scroll bars to view all of the log.
About Backup Exec
Displays information regarding this specific version of the product.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 224. The Selection Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Selection Bar
The Selection Bar is displayed under the Menu Bar across the top of the
screen. The Selection Bar contains "buttons" you click on as shortcuts to the
following operations:
Backup Starts the backup operation.
Restore Starts the restore operation.
File Grooming Starts the file grooming operation.
Catalog Search Launches a search for a specific file or set of files to
restore.
Change Backup Server Enables you to change from your current Backup
Server to another server.
Check Places a check mark in the check box (es) of
highlighted selections .
Uncheck Removes the check mark from the check box(es) of
highlighted selections.
Adv. Selection Allows you to quickly choose groups of files
for Backup Exec advanced operations.
Job Schedule Displays a list of jobs that are scheduled to process.
Job History Displays the results of jobs that have previously processed.
Exit Lets you exit the Backup Exec Windows Client
software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 225. Backup/Restore Sources Window Bitmaps ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup/Restore Sources Window Bitmaps
Active Network Agent
Inactive Network Agent
Agent Type
Backup Exec DOS Agent
Backup Exec Macintosh Agent
Backup Exec NT Agent
Backup Exec OS/2 Agent
Backup Exec UNIX Agent
Backup Exec Windows 95 Agent
{bmc OBJECT .BMP} Volume
{bmc SERVICE .BMP}Novell SMS Service
Workstation
Tapes Window Bitmaps
Tape
Multiple Tapes
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 226. Directory Tree Bitmaps ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Directory Tree Bitmaps
Fully Cataloged Backup Set
Backup Set with No File History
Corrupt File
Executable File
File
Directory (No Subdirectories)
Directory with Subdirectories Displayed
Directory Containing Subdirectories
Expanded Directory, All Subdirectories Displayed
Expanded Directory, No Subdirectories
Expanded Directory With Additional Subdirectories
Directory, Subdirectories Expanded, Corrupted
Directory, No Subdirectories, Corrupted
Directory, Containing Subdirectories, Containing Corrupt File(s)
Directory Containing No Files, Expanded, Corrupted
Directory Containing No Subdirectories or Files, Corrupted
Directory Containing No Files, Corrupted
Directory Containing No Files, Expanded
Directory Containing No Files
Directories Containing No Files, Corrupted, All Subdirectories Expanded
in Right Window
Directory Containing No Subdirectories or Files, Corrupted
Directory Containing No Files, Corrupted, Selected Subdirectories
Expanded in Right Window
Directory Containing No Files, All Subdirectories Expanded in Right
Window
Directory Containing No Subdirectories or Files, Expanded in Right
Window
Directory Containing No Files, Selected Subdirectories Expanded in Right
Window
Directory Containing No Files, Subdirectories Displayed in Left Window
Directory Expanded in Right Window, Contains Corrupt Files
Directory Expanded in Right Window, No Subdirectories, Contains Corrupt
Files
Directory Expanded in Right Window, Contains Additional Subdirectories,
Contains Corrupt Files
Hidden Corrupt File
Hidden Executable File
Hidden File
Previous Directory
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 227. Selection Bitmaps ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection Bitmaps
Fully Selected
Not Selected
Partially Selected
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 228. Icons ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Icons
Icons are used to identify Backup Exec functions within your Program Manager
window and within your Windows Client desktop. These icons are displayed
when you minimize a Backup Exec function window.
Agent Functions
Backup Exec Icon
Backup Operations
Catalog Search Window
Directories Window
Directory Tree Window
Files Window
Job History Window
Restore Operations
Tapes Window
Technical Support Window
Use Selections Window
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 229. Cursor Movement Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cursor Movement Keys
Key(s) Function
Direction key Moves the cursor left, right, up,
or down in a field.
End or Ctrl+ Moves to the end of a field.
Right Arrow
Home or Ctrl+ Moves to the
beginning of a field.
Left Arrow
Page up or Moves up/down in a
field, one screen at a time.
Page Down
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 230. Dialog Box Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dialog Box Keys
Key(s) Function
Tab Moves from field to field (left to right
and top to bottom).
Shift+Tab Moves from field to field in reverse
order.
Alt+letter Moves to the option or group whose
underlined letter matches
the one you type.
Direction key Moves from option to option within a
group of options.
Enter Executes a command button. Or, chooses
the selected item in
a list box and executes the command.
Esc Closes a dialog box without completing
the command.
(Same as Cancel)
Alt+Down Opens a drop-down list box.
Arrow
Alt+Up/DownSelects item in a drop-down
list box.
Arrow
Spacebar Cancels a selection in a list
box.
Selects or clears a check box .
Ctrl+Slash Selects all the items in a list box.
Ctrl+Backslash Cancels all selections except the
current selection.
Shift+ Extends selection in a text
box.
Direction key
Shift+Home Extends selection to first
character in a text box.
Shift+End Extends selection to last character in a
text box
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 231. Editing Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Editing Keys
Key(s) Function
Backspace Deletes the character to the left
of the cursor.
Or, deletes selected text.
Delete Deletes the character to the right
of the cursor.
Or, deletes selected text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 232. Help Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help Keys
Key(s) Function
F1 Gets Help and displays a Help
topic on the
selected command, dialog box
option, or system
message.
Shift+F1 Gets Help and displays the Help
index .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 233. Menu Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Menu Keys
Key(s) Function
Alt Selects the first menu on the menu
bar.
Letter key Chooses the menu, or menu item,
whose
underlined letter matches the one
you type.
Alt+letter Pulls down the menu whose
underlined letter
Key matches the one you type.
Left/Right Moves among menus.
Arrow
Up/Down Moves among menu items.
Arrow
Enter Chooses the selected
menu item.
ESC Backs up one selection; e.g., if a
sub-menu is
displayed, ESC will return you to
the main
menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 234. System Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
System Keys
The following keys can be used from any window, regardless of the application
you are using.
Key(s) Function
Ctrl+Esc Switches to the Task List.
Alt+Esc Switches to the next application
window or
minimized icon, including
full-screen programs.
Alt+Tab Switches to the next application
window,
restoring applications that are
running as icons.
PrtSc Copies the entire screen to
Clipboard.
Alt+PrtSc Copies the active window to
Clipboard.
Alt+F4 Closes the active window.
F1 Gets Help and displays the Help
Index for the
application or specific help for a
command,
dialog box, or window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 235. Text Selection Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Text Selection Keys
Key(s) Function
Shift+Left Selects text one character at a
time to the left or
or Right Arrow right.
Shift+Down Selects one line of text up or
down.
or Up
Shift+End Selects text to the end
of the line.
Shift+Home Selects text to the beginning of
the line.
Shift+ Selects text down one window.
PageDown Or, cancels the selection if the
next window is
already selected.
Shift+Page Up Selects text up one window.
Or, cancels the selection if the
previous window
is already selected.
Ctrl+Shift+Left Selects text to the next or
previous word.
or Right Arrow
Ctrl+Shift Up Selects text to the beginning (Up
Arrow) or end (Down Arrow) or of the paragraph.
Down Arrow
Ctrl+Shift+End Selects text to the end of the
document.
Ctrl+Shift+Home Selects text to the beginning of
the document.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 236. Window Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Window Keys
Key(s) Function
Alt+Spacebar Opens the Control menu for an
application
window.
Alt+Hyphen Opens the Control menu for a
document
window.
Alt+F4 Closes a window.
Alt+Esc Switches to the next application
window or
minimized icon, including
full-screen programs.
Alt+Tab Switches to the next application
window,
restoring applications that are
running as icons.
Alt+Enter Switches a non-Windows application
between
running in a window and running
full screen.
Direction key Moves a window when you have
chosen Move
from the Control menu. Or,
changes the size of
a window when you have chosen Size
from the
Control menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 237. Main Agent Publisher Index - General ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General
The Main Agent Publisher Index is a Backup Exec module which runs on a
workstation. It allows you to configure an agent.
Backup Exec Agent
Backup Exec supports remote workstations running the Backup Exec Agent software
and transport protocol appropriate for the platform.
The protocol used for Windows is Sequenced Packet eXchange (SPX).
Client
The client module interfaces with the Backup Exec Job Manager and Backup Exec
Agents. You are currently running the Windows or OS/2 client. The client
module is used to: to submit jobs, check the status of your jobs, review job
results, and perform other administrative functions.
Agent
This module interfaces with the remote peer-to-peer driver to support backup/
restore operations for the agent workstation. The workstation communicates
with the Job Manager via this module or through a Novell Target Service Agent
( TSA ).
(Note that TSAs do not exist for NetWare 286 servers.)
Publish Definition
Workstations running the Backup Exec Agent software can be configured using the
Agent Publisher. When an agent is published, the Backup Exec client software
can recognize the workstation on the network. Only workstations with published
agents appear in the Backup Sources window .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 238. Main Agent Publisher Index - Fields ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Fields
Workstation Name Field
Enter the name by which your workstation will be known. A maximum of 36
alphanumeric characters is permitted. This field is not case sensitive; i.e.,
you can use upper or lower case characters.
Use a name that is meaningful. (e.g. the user's last name).
Password Protect Field
You can prevent unauthorized access to a workstation or published drive by
protecting it with a password.
Leave the check box blank [ ] to prevent this drive or workstation from being
password protected when the Agent is loaded into memory.
Check the check box [X] to assign a password. This will cause a dialog box to
be displayed prompting you to enter the password and verify it.
Publish Field
The Publish box works in conjunction with the Path boxes. By activating a
Publish box with a mouse click (an X appears in the box when it is activated),
the published path enables the Backup Exec client software to recognize the
workstation on the network. Other workstation clients, regardless of the
platform, can submit jobs from published workstation agents to the Job Manager
.
Leave the check box blank [ ] to prevent this drive from being published when
the Agent is loaded into memory.
Check the check box [X] to re-publish this drive at a later date.
Make sure that you reboot your machine if you modify this field. This allows
the changes to take effect.
Path Field
A path identifies the device you want to publish. For example, if you want to
publish your entire C: volume , the path would be "C:\".
You can also publish a specific directory. For example, to publish your
C:\APPS directory, enter "C:\APPS" for a path.
Alias Field
An alias is the name that a user from another workstation will use to identify
this published path. A maximum of 128 alphanumeric characters is permitted.
This field is not case sensitive; i.e., you can use upper or lower case
characters.
Use a name that is pertinent to the path. For instance, if you publish your
C:\ directory, use an alias such as "Drive-C".
Password Field
You can prevent unauthorized access by protecting this workstation or published
drive with a password. Enter the desired password here. A maximum of 128
alphanumeric characters is permitted. This field is not case sensitive; i.e.,
you can use upper or lower case characters.
Asterisks will be displayed instead of the actual characters.
After the password has been entered, you will need to confirm that it is
correct by typing it again in the Confirm Password Field.
Confirm Password Field
Enter the password again to ensure that the password was entered correctly. If
the password you type does not match the first one, an error message will be
displayed and the password will not be changed.
Backup Only Field
Check the check box [X] to publish this drive for backup purposes only. If the
drive is published for backup purposes only, a restore from a Client will NOT
be permitted.
Leave the check box blank [ ] to allow all operations on this drive.
(WARNING: The modified bit will be cleared regardless of the setting of this
field if the Backup Exec software performing the backup is configured to do
so.)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 239. Boxes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Boxes
Drives List Box
This list box displays all DOS and NetWare drives that you are mapped to.
By selecting a drive from this box, you will be able to select any of its
directories or subdirectories and ADD it to your next empty path field.
Directories List Box
This list box displays all directories that are related to the drive shown in
the Drives list box.
By selecting a directory from this box, you will be able to ADD to your next
empty path field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 240. Buttons ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Buttons
Browse Button
This button will take you to the Select Path dialog box where you can select
any drive and directory that your workstation is mapped to.
Exit Button
This button will allow you to exit the application. If you have not saved your
data, the system prompts you to save before exiting.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 241. Error Messages - General ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General
This topic contains error messages that you might see while running the Windows
Client , and possible solutions to correct the problem. If the solution
provided does not solve your problem or you cannot find a message in this
appendix, contact the dealer from which you purchased this product.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 242. SMDRINCL.DAT File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
SMDRINCL.DAT File
The SMDRINCL.DAT file allows you to specify the file servers (SMDRs) that
appear in the Source window. This file can be created with a text editor
(e.g., DOS' EDIT or Windows' Notepad). This file is useful in cases where you
only want to perform operations on certain server volumes or if there are
problems with a certain SMDR.
If you wish to temporarily exclude a device that is contained in the
SMDRINCL.DAT file, place a "#" in front of it. For example, if you wanted to
temporarily remove SERVER_3 from the list of servers that appear in Backup
Exec, the entry in the file would be #SERVER_3.
You can use the wildcard character "*" in the SMDRINCL.DAT file to indicate
multiple servers. For example, TEST* would include all servers beginning with
the name "TEST" (e.g., TEST_1, TEST_2, etc.). The wildcard can only be placed
at the beginning or the end of the text string (e.g., *TEST or TEST*).
The location of the SMDRINCL.DAT file is very important. The following table
shows where the file should be located for each Backup Exec module:
Backup Exec Module Location of the SMDRINCL.DAT file
Job Manager and NetWare client SYS: BKUPEXEC
DOS client C:\BKUPEXEC\DOS_WS (default)
Windows client C:\BKUPEXEC\WIN_WS\WIN31 (default)
If a SMDRINCL.DAT file exists on the backup server , it will override the
SMDRINCL.DAT on the workstation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 243. Error Message Table ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error Message Table
Catalog Errors
File Errors
Hardware Errors
Help Errors
Job Errors
Memory Errors
Network Errors
Password Database Errors
Printing Errors
Resource File Errors
Selection File Errors
Backup Exec Errors
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 244. Catalog Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Catalog Errors
This topic contains information concerning errors about catalogs.
Related Topics:
Error initializing the catalogs.
Error opening a file.
Error positioning in a file.
Error reading a file.
Not enough available file handles.
Unable to use the catalog path specified in the Backup Server configuration
file. Catalogs will not be available.
Unable to open the catalog file.
Unknown error.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 245. Error initializing the catalogs. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error initializing the catalogs.
Backup Exec could not initialize the catalogs because:
Γòû The catalog path specified in the Backup Server's configuration file
does not exist.
Make sure the catalog path specified in the configuration file exists.
Γòû You have insufficient rights to the catalog path.
Make sure that you have Read and Scan rights to the catalog directory,
and that you have Read rights for every file that you have Scan rights
for.
Γòû The catalog files have become corrupted.
Restore the catalogs from the last backup that was made of them.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 246. Error opening a file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error opening a file.
The client could not open a catalog file because:
Γòû The user does not have appropriate rights to the file.
Make sure that the user has Read rights to all the files for which he or
she has Scan rights.
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Exit the client and try the operation again when the Backup Server is
available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 247. Error positioning in a file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error positioning in a file.
There was an error positioning to an entry in the catalogs because:
Γòû The catalog file is corrupt.
Use the Job Manager to recatalog the tape corresponding to the catalog
file.
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Exit the client and try the operation again when the Backup Server is
available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 248. Error reading a file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error reading a file.
One of the catalog files could not be read because:
Γòû The file is corrupt.
Use the Job Manager to recatalog the tape corresponding to the catalog
file.
Γòû The user does not have sufficient rights to the file.
Make sure that the user has Read rights to all the files for which he or
she has Scan rights.
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Exit the client and try the operation again when the Backup Server is
available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 249. Not enough available file handles. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Not enough available file handles.
Γòû A catalog file could not be opened because all file handles are
currently in use.
Change your CONFIG.SYS to specify at least FILES=40.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 250. Unable to use the catalog path specified in the Backup Server configuration file. Catalogs will not be available. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to use the catalog path specified in the Backup Server configuration
file. Catalogs will not be available.
Γòû The catalog path specified in the Backup Server's configuration file
could not be accessed. Either the directory does not exist or the user
does not have sufficient rights to it.
Ensure that the catalog path specified in the Backup Server
configuration file is correct and that the catalog path exists. Then,
ensure that you have Read and Scan rights to the catalog directory.
Refer to the Administration Manual for more information about the
configuration file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 251. Unable to open the catalog file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to open the catalog file.
One of the catalog files could not be read because:
Γòû The file is corrupt.
Use the Job Manager to recatalog the tape corresponding to the catalog
file.
Γòû The user does not have sufficient rights to the file.
Make sure that the user has Read rights to all the files for which he or
she has Scan rights.
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Exit the client and try the operation again when the Backup Server is
available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 252. Unknown error. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unknown error.
An unexpected error has occurred while trying to access the catalog files.
Probable reasons are:
Γòû The catalog file is being accessed by another user.
Try the operation again. If another user is accessing the catalog, the
error should disappear after a few moments.
Γòû The catalog file was deleted after the client located it.
Use the Job Manager to recatalog the tape corresponding to the file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 253. File Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Errors
Cannot close the file <filename>.
Cannot open the file <filename>.
Cannot open the file <filename>. The file is currently in use.
Log file path\BEWINDBG.LOG or \BEMGRDBG.LOG does not exist.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 254. Cannot close the file <filename>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cannot close the file <filename>.
Γòû A file that was previously opened by the client cannot be closed.
This is probably caused by memory corruption.
Exit the client and try the operation again. If the problem persists,
contact Technical Support.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 255. Cannot open the file <filename>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cannot open the file <filename>.
The file <filename> cannot be opened because:
Γòû The user does not have sufficient rights.
Make sure that the user has rights to the file.
Γòû All available file handles have been used.
Make sure that FILES is set to at least 40 in your CONFIG.SYS.
Γòû The file has been corrupted.
If this error is received on a selection file, recreate the selection
file under a new name. If the message is received when trying to view a
technical support log, it is not an error. Technical support logs can
be created only by Technical Support.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 256. Cannot open the file <filename>. The file is currently in use. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cannot open the file <filename>. The file is currently in use.
Γòû The file <filename> is currently in use by the Job Manager .
Wait until the Job Manager closes the file. The Job Manager's technical
support file BEMGRDBG.LOG remains in use as long as Job Manager is
running. To view this file from the Windows Client , you will need to
exit the Job Manager.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 257. Log file path\BEWINDBG.LOG or \BEMGRDBG.LOG does not exist. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Log file path\BEWINDBG.LOG or \BEMGRDBG.LOG does not exist.
Γòû The Technical Support log file for the Client or Backup Server
software does not exist.
None. These files are created in order to assist Technical Support in
diagnosing errors.
Unless you have encountered a severe error that required the assistance
of Technical Support, you will receive this message if you try to view
these files.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 258. Hardware Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Hardware Errors
Device <device_name> does not exist.
Drive not responding.
General failure on device <device_name>.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 259. Device <device_name> does not exist. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Device <device_name> does not exist.
Γòû Backup Exec has tried to access a device that does not exist. The
device is probably down.
Try the operation again when the device becomes available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 260. Drive not responding. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Drive not responding.
Γòû Backup Exec is trying to communicate with a drive that is not
responding. The drive is probably down or the agent is locked.
Try the operation again when the device becomes available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 261. General failure on device <device_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General failure on device <device_name>.
Γòû Backup Exec is trying to communicate with a drive that has experienced
an error. The drive or its agent is probably down.
Try the operation again when the device becomes available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 262. Help Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help Errors
Help file BEWIN.HLP was not found.
Γòû The file containing the help text could not be found in the directory
where the Backup Exec Windows Client is installed.
Reinstall the Backup Exec Windows Client software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 263. Job Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Job Errors
Does not support File Grooming. It will not be included.
Has nothing to back up. It will not be included.
Error # reading summary file for user <user_name>.
Summary file is in use.
There are no restore targets readily available.
There are not any available restore targets appropriate for backup set
<set_name>.
There was an error submitting a job to Backup Server <server_name>.
Unable to read log file <file_name>.
Unable to use the log path in the Backup Server configuration file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 264. Does not support File Grooming. It will not be included. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Does not support File Grooming. It will not be included.
Γòû File Grooming may only be performed on devices whose operating system
maintains a last access date. <Device_name> is part of a system running
DOS or some other operating system that does not support last access
date.
Select a device that supports last access date.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 265. Has nothing to back up. It will not be included. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Has nothing to back up. It will not be included.
Γòû <Device_name> is a Novell or Backup Exec agent that does not have any
sub-devices to be backed up. This is not an error.
None.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 266. Error # reading summary file for user <user_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error # reading summary file for user <user_name>.
An error occurred when trying to read the job history summary file for the
user. # is one of the following:
Γòû Error 4105 - the file could not be found or the file could not be
opened.
Ensure that the log file path specified in the Job Manager's
configuration file is correct. Ensure that the file exists and the user
has Read rights to the file.
Γòû Error 4101 - the file may be corrupt or the Backup Server may be down.
Determine whether the Backup Server is down. If it has, try the
operation again when the server is available. If the file is corrupt,
restore it from the most recent backup containing it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 267. Summary file is in use. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Summary file is in use.
Job history information for user <user_name> is not available at this time.
Γòû The Job Manager is currently servicing a job for <user_name> and has
the summary file for that user open.
Wait until the Job Manager finishes servicing the user's job and try
again.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 268. There are no restore targets readily available. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There are no restore targets readily available.
Connect to the desired target objects in the backup sources window and
retry.
Γòû You are only allowed to restore to devices that have supplied a user
name and/or password (if needed). This message means that you have not
provided a user name and password for any device. It may also mean that
the device that you wish to restore is read-only (published as "backup
only").
To provide a user name and password for a device, double click on its
parent in the Backup Sources window. Continue double-clicking on
subsequent sub-devices until you are presented with a user name and
password dialog. The user name and password that you supply will remain
active until you exit the application (or indefinitely if you have the
password database enabled). If the device is read-only, it must be
republished to allow both backup and restore operations.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 269. There are not any available restore targets appropriate for backup set <set_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There are not any available restore targets appropriate for backup set
<set_name>.
You have not supplied a user name and password for any devices that are valid
destinations for the given backup set . The rules for restoring backup sets
are:
Γòû NetWare 4.x Directory Services backup sets may only be restored to the
Directory Services object from which the backup set was made.
NetWare 3.x bindery backup sets may only be restored to another NetWare
3.x bindery.
SMS object backup sets may only be restored to other SMS objects.
Backup Exec Agent backup sets may only be restored to a Backup Exec
Agent that allows restore operations.
Select the appropriate type of device in the Backup Sources window and
double click on it. Repeat this operation on the sub-devices as
necessary until you are presented with a user name and password dialog.
The user name and password that you supply will remain active until
you exit the application (or indefinitely if you have the password
database enabled).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 270. There was an error submitting a job to Backup Server <server_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There was an error submitting a job to Backup Server <server_name>.
The Backup Exec Windows Client was unable to submit a job to the Backup
Server because:
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Resubmit the job when the server is available.
Γòû One of the devices that you have selected for backup has become
unavailable.
Resubmit the job when the device becomes available.
Γòû You have provided an incorrect password for one of the devices that you
have selected for backup.
Ensure that the user name/password combination is correct for all
devices you want to back up.
Γòû You have selected an invalid selection file.
Create a new selection file and resubmit the job.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 271. Unable to read log file <file_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to read log file <file_name>.
The log file <file_name> could not be read because:
Γòû The user does not have sufficient rights to the file.
Make sure that the user has Read rights to the file.
Γòû The file is corrupt.
Restore the file from the most recent backup tape containing it.
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Try the operation again when the Backup Server is available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 272. Unable to use the log path in the Backup Server configuration file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to use the log path in the Backup Server configuration file.
Γòû The log path specified in the Backup Server configuration file does
not exist or you do not have sufficient rights to it.
Ensure that the log path specified in the Backup Server configuration
file is correct and that it exists (refer to the Administration Manual
for a discussion of the configuration file).
Then, ensure that you have Read and Scan rights to the directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 273. Memory Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Memory Errors
Insufficient memory available.
Out of Memory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 274. Insufficient memory available. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Insufficient memory available.
Close other applications before starting this application again.
Γòû Not enough memory is available to load the Backup Exec software. This
is usually caused by having too many applications active at one time.
Backup Exec requires one meg of RAM, and requires that Windows be in
enhanced mode.
Close any active Windows applications that you are not using. If this
is unsuccessful, see your Windows manual for additional information on
making more memory available for Windows applications.
To continue, close another application and press Retry or press Cancel
to quit.
Γòû Not enough memory is available to complete the current operation. This
is usually caused by having too many applications active at one time.
Backup Exec requires one meg of RAM, and requires that Windows be in
enhanced mode.
Close any active Windows applications that you are not using and press
the Retry button. If this is unsuccessful, see your Windows manual for
additional information on making more memory available for your Windows
applications.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 275. Out of Memory. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Out of Memory.
Γòû Not enough memory is available for the operation. This is usually
caused by having too many applications active at one time.
Close any active Windows applications that you are not using. If this
is unsuccessful, see your Windows manual for additional information on
making more memory available for your Windows applications.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 276. Network Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Network Errors
Connection to device <device_name> has been lost.
Could not obtain network information.
Error # during attachment to device <device_name>.
This workstation does not have any published drives.
Unable to get a server connection list.
Unable to get connection number.
Unable to load NETWARE.DLL.
Unable to obtain the address of device <device_name> on the network.
You do not see any backup sources.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 277. Connection to device <device_name> has been lost. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Connection to device <device_name> has been lost.
You have lost your connection to device <device_name> because:
Γòû The Backup Server is down.
Try to run the operation again when the server is available.
Γòû The server's network card has failed.
Make sure network cables are connected properly and that the network
card is not faulty.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 278. Could not obtain network information. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Could not obtain network information.
Γòû Backup Exec could not get the network information while trying to build
the list of job histories. The Backup Server is probably down.
Try the operation again when the Backup Server is available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 279. Error # during attachment to device <device_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error # during attachment to device <device_name>.
There was an error attaching to the device because:
Γòû The device has become unavailable and could not be recognized.
Try the operation again when the device becomes available.
Γòû The Backup Exec Agent publishing the device may be locked.
Unload the Backup Exec Agent software for the device and reload it.
Γòû The maximum number of users may already be attached to that device.
Try the operation again when there are fewer users attached.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 280. This workstation does not have any published drives. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This workstation does not have any published drives.
Γòû The Backup Exec Agent that you attempted to attach to does not have
any published drives.
If you attempted to attach to your own Agent , load the Agent Publisher
software and publish the drives. Otherwise, contact the custodian for
the workstation running the Agent.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 281. Unable to get a server connection list. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to get a server connection list.
Γòû Backup Exec was unable to get a server connection list to determine
which of your connected servers were backup servers. You have probably
lost your connection to the network.
Try the operation again when the server becomes available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 282. Unable to get connection number. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to get connection number.
Γòû Backup Exec could not get the connection number to a server that you
were formerly attached to. The server is probably down.
Try the operation again when the server is available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 283. Unable to load NETWARE.DLL. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to load NETWARE.DLL.
Γòû The network is not enabled for Windows or the network shell is not
loaded.
Go the Windows Setup and set the network to Novell NetWare (you must be
running shell version 3.21 or higher). If this is already set, try
setting it to None, then resetting it to Novell. If the network shell
is not loaded, exit Windows, load the shell, and then return to Windows.
Refer to your Windows documentation for assistance.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 284. Unable to obtain the address of device <device_name> on the network. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to obtain the address of device <device_name> on the network.
Γòû Backup Exec was unable to determine the internet network address of a
server for remote login.
Check the NetWare bindery (3.x) or NetWare Directory Services (4.x) to
see if it is corrupted. For more information, refer to your NetWare
documentation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 285. You do not see any backup sources. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You do not see any backup sources.
Γòû You are running an outdated version of the network shell.
Install version 3.21 or greater of the network shell. Your IPX.COM must
be 3.10 or greater.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 286. Password Database Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Password Database Errors
Error accessing the password database.
Error reading the password database.
Error writing to the password database.
Unknown password database error: #.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 287. Error accessing the password database. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error accessing the password database.
Γòû Backup Exec could not access the Password Database .
Quit and restart Backup Exec, then try the operation again. If the
problem continues, you will need to delete the password database file
(BEWIN.PWD) and recreate it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 288. Error reading the password database. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error reading the password database.
Γòû Backup Exec was unable to read the Password Database .
Quit and restart Backup Exec, then try the operation again. If the
problem continues, you will need to delete the password database file
(BEWIN.PWD) and recreate it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 289. Error writing to the password database. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error writing to the password database.
Γòû Backup Exec was unable to write to the Password Database , or an error
occurred that would not allow the file to be updated.
Quit and restart Backup Exec, then try the operation again. If the
problem continues, you will need to delete the password database file
(BEWIN.PWD) and recreate it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 290. Unknown password database error: #. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unknown password database error: #.
Γòû An unexpected Password Database error has occurred. This is probably
error 308, the <server_name> / <user_name> / <password> combination is
too long.
Make sure the <server_name> / <user_name> combination is 175 characters
or fewer and the <password> is 96 characters or fewer.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 291. Printing Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Printing Errors
There are no printers available.
Unable to start the print operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 292. There are no printers available. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There are no printers available.
Γòû Windows does not have any printers configured.
See your Windows manual for information on setting up printers.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 293. Unable to start the print operation. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to start the print operation.
Γòû The configured printer is off-line or unavailable.
Change configured printers or try the operation again when the printer
is available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 294. Resource File Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Resource File Errors
Inconsistent resource files were found.
Γòû The resource file, BECRES.DLL, that Backup Exec - Windows Client is
attempting to use is from another version of the software.
Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and remove the two lines that load the
agent files. Then, reboot the computer and reinstall the Backup Exec -
Windows Client software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 295. Selection File Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Selection File Errors
Cannot open the selection file <filename>.
Unable to open selection file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 296. Cannot open the selection file <filename>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cannot open the selection file <filename>.
Γòû The file may not exist or it may be corrupt.
Make sure that the file exists. If the file is corrupt, you will need
to recreate it using the Backup Exec - Windows Client software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 297. Unable to open selection file. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to open selection file.
Γòû The file does not exist or it may be corrupt.
Make sure that the file exists. If the file is corrupt, you will need
to recreate it using the Backup Exec - Windows Client software.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 298. Backup Exec Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Exec Errors
Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server
going down.
Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server
going down or a disconnect in the cabling.
Error (#) opening job queue on Backup Server <server_name>.
There was an error changing to the new Backup Server.
There was an error returning to the current Backup Server.
Unable to change to this Backup Server.
Unable to find any Backup Servers.
Unable to open Backup Server file BEMGR.CFG.
Your workstation is not attached to your configured Backup Server.
Backup Exec locks up while scanning for Network Agents at initialization or
Backup Sources refresh.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 299. Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server going down. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server
going down.
Γòû The connection to your configured Backup Server has been lost. Your
Backup Server is probably down.
Change to another Backup Server or exit the Backup Exec - Windows
Client and restart it when the server is up.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 300. Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server going down or a disconnect in the cabling. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Your Backup Server connection is no longer valid due to your Backup Server
going down or a disconnect in the cabling.
The connection to your configured Backup Server has been lost because:
Γòû The server has gone down.
Change to another Backup Server or exit the Backup Exec - Windows
Client and restart it when the server is up.
Γòû The server's network card has failed.
Make sure that the network cables are connected properly and that the
network card is not faulty.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 301. Error (#) opening job queue on Backup Server <server_name>. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Error (#) opening job queue on Backup Server <server_name>.
The job queue could not be opened on the Backup Server because:
Γòû The job queue has been removed from the server
Load the Job Manager on the Backup Server to recreate the job queue
and try the operation again.
Γòû The network administrator has disabled user jobs from being submitted
to the queue.
Try the operation again when the queue is available.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 302. There was an error changing to the new Backup Server. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There was an error changing to the new Backup Server.
You attempted to change to a Backup Server :
Γòû That did not have a configuration file.
Go to Job Manager's main menu on the Backup Server you are attempting
to access. Select the Options menu item and then select Save Options.
This will write the configuration file.
Γòû That is down.
Try the operation again when the server is up.
Γòû From which the job queue has been removed.
Load the Job Manager software on the Backup Server. This will create
the queue. Retry the operation once the queue has been created.
Γòû To which you do not have sufficient rights to submit a job.
Make sure that you have Write rights to the Job Queue on the Backup
Server.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 303. There was an error returning to the current Backup Server. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
There was an error returning to the current Backup Server.
You encountered an error in trying to return to your previous Backup Server
after a failed attempt to Change Backup Server because:
Γòû The configuration file has been deleted.
Go to Job Manager's main menu on the Backup Server you are attempting
to access. Select the Options menu item and then select Save Options.
This will write the configuration file.
Γòû The server is down.
Try the operation again when the server is up.
Γòû The Backup Server's job queue has been removed.
Load the Job Manager software on the Backup Server. This will create
the queue. Retry the operation once the queue has been created.
Γòû You no longer have sufficient rights to submit a job to the queue.
Make sure that you have Write rights to the Job Queue on the Backup
Server .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 304. Unable to change to this Backup Server. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to change to this Backup Server.
You attempted to change to a Backup Server :
Γòû That did not have a configuration file.
Go to Job Manager's main menu on the Backup Server you are attempting
to access. Select the Options menu item and then select Save Options.
This will write the configuration file.
Γòû That is down.
Try the operation again when the server is up.
Γòû From which the job queue has been removed.
Load the Job Manager software on the Backup Server. This will create
the queue. Retry the operation once the queue has been created.
Γòû To which you do not have sufficient rights to submit a job.
Make sure that you have Write rights to the Job Queue on the Backup
Server.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 305. Unable to find any Backup Servers. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to find any Backup Servers.
Your functionality will be limited until a Backup Server can be found.
Γòû You are not attached to any Backup Servers.
Login or attach to a server running the Job Manager .
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 306. Unable to open Backup Server file BEMGR.CFG. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Unable to open Backup Server file BEMGR.CFG.
You may have insufficient rights to this directory.
The Backup Server's configuration file could not be opened because:
Γòû The configuration file does not exist.
Go to Job Manager's main menu on the Backup Server you attempted to
access. Select the Options menu item and then select Save Options.
This will write the configuration file.
Γòû You have insufficient rights to the SYS:\BKUPEXEC directory.
Make sure that you have Read rights to the BKUPEXEC directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 307. Your workstation is not attached to your configured Backup Server. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Your workstation is not attached to your configured Backup Server.
Γòû You are not connected to the Backup Server that is listed in your
configuration file as your default Backup Server. This is usually the
last Backup Server that you were attached to in the Backup Exec Windows
Client .
Select another Backup Server to submit jobs to, or attach to your
configured Backup Server.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 308. Backup Exec locks up while scanning for Network Agents at initialization or Backup Sources refresh. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Backup Exec locks up while scanning for Network Agents at initialization or
Backup Sources refresh.
Γòû The server whose name is shown in the Scanning for Network Agents
message box is down. There is no way to recover from this condition.
Reboot your system and try the operation again. If this problem
persists, contact Technical Support.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 309. Glossary of Terms ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Glossary of Terms
Active
Admin
Administrator
Agent
Append
Archive bit
Backup
Backup Exec Agent
Backup Horizon
Backup Job
Backup Log
Backup Server
Backup Set
Backup Sources Window
Backup Strategy
Backup Types
Baseline Backup
Branches
Catalog
Check
Check Box
Client
Collapse
Confirmation Dialog
Continual Job
Copy Backup
Current Backup Server
Differential Backup
Directory Tree Window
Expand
File Grooming
Full Backup
Fully Cataloged Backup Sets
Grayed
Highlight
Include Subdirectories
Incremental Backup
Index
Job
Job History
Job Manager
Job Queue
Job Schedule
Label Bar
Multiple Selection List Box
NetWare Agent
Normal Backup
Object
Once-Only Job
Overwrite
Partially Cataloged Backup Sets
Password Database
Password Database Usage
Permanent Backup
Prepared Tape
Publish
Published Network Agent
Restore
Restore Sources Window
Scroll Bar
Search
Selection File
Selections
Service
SMS
SMDR Include (SMDRINCL.DAT)
Split Bar
Status Bar
Tape Family
Tape ID
Tape Rotation Database
Tape Rotation Tasks
Tapes Window
Selection Bar
TSA
Uncheck
Volume
Wildcards
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
101.
Edit Backup Job Window Components
For backup jobs, the Edit Backup Job window resembles the following:
Job Name
Enter a name that will differentiate this job from others in your job history
records. Maximum length for the job name is 24 characters.
Target Partition
The first available partition (that allows the user, and the type of operation
being performed) is selected as the default partition. Press <Enter> in the
Target Partition field to display other partitions on which the job can be
processed. Move the selection arrows next to the desired partition and press
<Enter>.
Backup Type
There are four backup types :
Γòû Normal (default) - backs up all selected files and changes the files'
status to "backed up".
Γòû Incremental - only backs up selected files that were modified or created
since the last Normal backup . Selecting Incremental will also change
the files' status to "backed up".
Γòû Differential - only backs up selected files that were modified or
created since the last Normal backup. Selecting Differential does not
affect a file's backup status.
Γòû Copy - backs up all selected files, but does not change their backup
status.
Verify After Backup
Selecting this option has Backup Exec check to make sure the files you wrote to
the tape can be read once a backup has been completed. You should leave this
item marked.
Current Frequency
Indicates how often the job is to be run. To change this value, click on the
Frequency button at the right of the window.
Advanced button
Scan devices to estimate backup size - Select this option to have Backup Exec
estimate the number of bytes to be backed up when the backup operation begins.
This option may cause the backup to take a little longer, but it allows you to
monitor the progress of the operation (by percentage).
Submit job on hold - Select this option to submit the job with a hold status.
This is useful when you want to submit a job, but you are not ready for the job
to run.
Console command before job ( Administrator only) - This option executes a
console command on the backup server before the job starts to run. You can
also specify a delay time to occur between the time the command is executed and
the start of the job. This option is only available during job submission and
cannot be changed through job editing.
Console command after job (Administrator only) - This option executes a console
command on the backup server after the job runs. You can also specify a delay
time to occur between the time the command is executed and the start of the
next job.
Execution Date
Date the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Execution Time
Time the job is scheduled to process. You can change this value by clicking on
the up and down arrows to the right of the value.
Related Topics:
Edit Backup Job Window - Administrator View
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Active
Window - The window currently selected is active. If multiple windows are
open, the title bar for the active window is usually a different color or
intensity from other window title bars.
File(s) - A dotted rectangle (selection cursor) around the highlighted icon and
text indicates the active item.
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Admin
Administrator . Admin is displayed in the status bar when you are logged
into the current backup server with administrator (supervisor) privileges.
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Administrator
You are an Administrator if you have supervisor privileges on your current
backup server . Certain Backup Exec functions can only be performed by
Administrators, and are not presented to other users. Within Backup Exec Help
messages, such functions are identified by the phrase Administrator only.
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Agent
A module that runs on workstations and servers in the network, enabling remote
workstation access. An agent can be either a NetWare Target Service Agent (
TSA ) supplied by Novell, or a Backup Exec Agent .
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Append
When performing a Backup operation, choosing Append will add Backup Sets
after the last Backup Set on the tape.
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Archive bit
A file can only be in two states: either it has been backed up or it is a new
or modified file. The archive bit indicates if the file is new/modified since
the last Normal or Incremental backup or if it has been backed up.
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Backup
A process where selected directories and files contained on one or more disk
drives are copied and stored on a reliable form of media (i.e., tape).
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Backup Exec Agent
A Backup Exec Agent is a component supplied with Backup Exec that allows
remote workstation access. In the application, you see these agents under the
Backup Exec Agents branch in the Backup and Restore Sources windows.
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Backup Horizon
The amount of time in a schedule from which you can restore a backup . For
example, the default tape rotation weekly backup strategy allows you to
restore data up to three weeks preceding your last backup.
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Backup Job
File selections made from one or more devices that are submitted by an
administrator or user to be backed up by the Job Manager .
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Backup Log
A record of all of your backups. Backup Exec's Job History functions as
your on-line backup log.
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Backup Server
The server running the Job Manager and housing the tape drive. The server to
which you are currently attached is your current backup server .
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Backup Set
When a backup job is run, the data selected for the backup is placed
together on tape in a "backup set". For example, when you do a full backup
of your workstation, all of the files and directories are placed on tape as a
backup set. Backup sets contain files from one device only (i.e., a server
volume or client workstation drive). Files selected from multiple devices
create multiple backup sets.
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Backup Sources Window
Backup Exec displays this window when you click on the "Backup" icon. The
window displays all NetWare Agents and Backup Exec Agents that are available.
To select one or more Agents for backup, move the cursor to the check box
beside the agent name. The cursor changes to a pen. Click on the check box
to select the agent. If the checkbox is empty, the item is not selected. If
the checkbox is checked with a black mark, the item is fully selected. If the
checkbox is marked with a gray mark, then it is partially selected. For
example, if you select a single file within a directory, a gray mark will
appear in the box.
You can also double-click on the agent name or use the Expand command to view
the drives available for the agent. Double-click on the drive name to display
its directories. Double-click on the directory name to display its files. You
can use the check boxes to select specific drives, directories, and files for
backup. You can save these selections in a selection file for future use,
through the Save Selections function.
Once your selections are made, choose Schedule Backup from the Jobs menu to
place your backup on the job queue .
If a new agent has been published since the application was started, it will
not show up in the Backup Sources Window until the window is refreshed (using
the F5 function key). If the NetWare Agent you are looking for still does
not appear in the window, it is possible that the agent is not in the
SMDRINCL.DAT file.
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Backup Strategy
The procedures you implement for backing up your network. A good backup
strategy allows minimal time to get a device up and running in the event of a
disaster.
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Backup Types
When a file is backed up, Backup Exec checks the file's status to see if it
has been backed up. When you run a backup, you can specify whether you want
Backup Exec to see the file as having been backed up. This is necessary when
you incorporate a backup strategy . There are four backup types:
Normal (default)- backs up all selected files and changes the file status to
"backed up".
Incremental - only backs up selected files that were modified or created since
the last Normal backup . Selecting Incremental will also change the files'
status to "backed up".
Differential - only backs up selected files that were modified or created since
the last Normal backup. Selecting Differential does not affect a file's
backup status.
Copy - backs up all selected files, but does not change their backup status.
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Baseline Backup
The initial full backup that takes place the day a tape rotation job is set
up.
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Branches
A segment of the Directory Tree, representing a directory and any
subdirectories it contains.
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Catalog
A catalog keeps track of the contents of tapes created during a Backup or
File Grooming operation. The information in the catalog is the basis for the
information in the Restore Sources window . You can only restore information
from fully cataloged tapes. You can search for files in a catalog through
the Catalog Search function. If you are an administrator , the search will
show all file catalogs that meet the criteria you specify. If you are not an
administrator, the search will show only the file catalogs that you have backed
up.
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Check
Backup Exec uses a check in the check box to indicate the type of selection.
A check mark in a white check box indicates full selection.
A check mark in a gray check box indicates partial selection.
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Check Box
A square box on the left side of a disk, directory, file, server, volume ,
tape, or backup set icon, displayed in the directory tree window . When you
place the cursor on a check box, the cursor becomes a pen. Click the mouse to
check or uncheck the box and select or deselect an item.
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Client
A client is a front-end product that interfaces with the Backup Server and
Backup Exec Agents. You are currently running the Windows or OS/2 version of
the Backup Exec client. The client allows you to submit jobs, check the status
of your jobs, review job results, and perform other administrative functions.
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Collapse
To hide additional directory levels below a selected directory in the Directory
Tree.
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Confirmation Dialog
If you perform an action that can be destructive to data (for example, deleting
a job ), Backup Exec gives you a chance to change your mind before acting on
your request. A confirmation dialog box asks you to verify that you want to
carry out the action. Click on Yes if you want to proceed, or No if you decide
not to proceed.
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Continual Job
A job that is scheduled to run on a recurring basis. With Backup Exec, you
can schedule jobs to occur at a specified daily, weekly, or monthly interval.
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Copy Backup
Backs up all selected files, but does not affect the file's backup status
(does not reset the archive bit ).
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Current Backup Server
The Current Backup Server is the Backup Server with which you are working
right now. If you submit a backup job , the tape attached to this server will
become the destination for the job. You can choose another Backup Server
through the Change Backup Server function.
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Differential Backup
Backup that includes only files changed or created since the last Normal
backup . Files backed up differentially do not reflect that they have been
backed up.
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Directory Tree Window
A graphic display of a disk's or tape's directory structure. The directories
on the disk or tape are shown as a branching structure. Directories are shown
as branches extending from the top-level directory known as the root
directory.
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Expand
To show hidden directory levels in the Directory Tree. With Backup Exec, you
can expand a single directory level, one branch of the Directory Tree, or all
branches at once.
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File Grooming
A process where selected directories and files contained on one or more disk
drives are copied to tape, automatically verified, and if successfully
verified, deleted from the disk drive(s).
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Full Backup
Backup strategy that includes all files on a device
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Fully Cataloged Backup Sets
A fully cataloged backup set is the norm for Backup Exec. Backup sets are
always fully cataloged unless a job is aborted. If this happens, you will
have a partially cataloged backup set.
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Grayed
A menu command that is gray in color (shaded) instead of the normal dark color
indicates that the command is not available for selection.
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Highlight
Highlighted text identifies an item, such as a disk, directory, file, server,
volume , tape, or job , that is selected. Highlighted text appears with a
colored background; e.g., text may appear as white on a black background or, on
color monitors, as black with a colored background.
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Include Subdirectories
You have the option of displaying subdirectories contained within directories
in the Directory Tree. To do so, choose Include Subdirectories from the Select
Menu. A check appears beside the Include Subdirectories command. To hide
subdirectories, choose Include Subdirectories from the Select Menu and ensure
that a check does not appear beside the command. You can also display
subdirectories by double clicking on the icon representing the directory you
want to expand .
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Incremental Backup
Backup that includes only files changed or created since the last Normal or
Incremental backup. Files backed up Incrementally reflect that they have been
backed up.
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Index
The Index contains a list of all Help topics available for Backup Exec. For
information on how to use Help, press <F1> or choose Using Help from the Help
menu.
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Job
A job is a task that has been scheduled for processing by the Backup Server .
For example, if you make selections and submit a Backup based on those
selections, you have created a job.
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Job History
A job history is created when a job runs. It contains the output from the
Job Manager that resulted from the job being run. You can review the job
history to find out if your job was completed successfully.
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Job Manager
The Job Manager is Backup Exec's server-based module. The Job Manager is
comprised of two components: the Job Server NLM, which performs the actual job
processing; the Job Console NLM, which is the Job Server's user interface.
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Job Queue
The list of jobs waiting to be processed by the Job Manager .
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Job Schedule
The Job Schedule allows you to view the jobs in the queue to be run by
Backup Exec. You can choose to view all jobs or only the jobs you have
submitted.
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Label Bar
The bar across the top of the Backup Resources Window, Restore Resources
Window, and Tapes Window that provides column headings for the information in
these windows. You can display or hide the label bar using the "View" menu.
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Multiple Selection List Box
A multiple selection list box is a Windows concept. In a multiple selection
list box, you can select more than one element, then apply a procedure (such as
Delete or Check) to all of the selected elements at once. You can select
multiple items by using the mouse to click and drag (highlighting all selected
elements), or use Shift plus the cursor movement keys.
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NetWare Agent
A NetWare Agent , known in Novell terms as a TSA , is a component supplied
with Novell's NetWare that allows remote workstation access. In the
application, you see these agents under the NetWare Agents branch in the
Backup Sources and Restore Sources.
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Normal Backup
Backup that includes all selected files on a device and changes the files'
status to "backed up".
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Object
An object is any type of entity contained within a network service . These
include file servers, print servers, user groups, or volumes. In Backup Exec
for Windows, most objects are volumes. Objects are always the final level of
the Tree; any items contained within expanded objects are displayed in the
Directory window.
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Once-Only Job
A job that is scheduled to run one time only. After a once-only job has
processed, Backup Exec removes it from the queue. In order for a similar job
to occur again, it must be submitted again.
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Overwrite
When performing a Backup operation, choosing Overwrite will start the backup
at the beginning of the tape and replace the data on the tape with the data
being backed up.
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Partially Cataloged Backup Sets
A partially cataloged backup set results from an aborted job . You cannot
select individual files from a partially cataloged backup set, but you can
restore the entire set. In order to fully catalog the backup set, you must
re-catalog the tape, which can only be done at the backup server .
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Password Database
Backup Exec for Windows allows you to use an on-line password database to
store login information. If you use this database, you will be prompted for
login information (password and user ID) the first time you access a backup
server that is protected by password security. Your login information is then
stored in the database and automatically supplied the next time you attach to
the server. Be careful; do not leave your workstation open to unauthorized
access if the password database is in use.
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Password Database Usage
The password database is a collection of passwords required for access to
various devices. Backup Exec for Windows makes use of this database when:
Γòû Users are accessing devices in the Directory Tree that require a
password. Initially, users are prompted to enter a password and a user
ID for the device. The system adds this information to the password
database. After this initial access, users are no longer prompted for
security information when accessing the device.
Γòû Users schedule a Restore operation. The password database is used to
generate a list of potential target devices that appears in the Restore
to Device field of the Restore submission dialog box.
Γòû Users load saved selections . If the database is used, the system does
not prompt for a password for each device in the selections that
requires a password; otherwise, it prompts for passwords for each device
included in the selection set. Therefore, usage of the database
streamlines the use of selection sets.
Backup Exec enables you to protect the database itself through a password,
assigned through the Options Menu - General option. If your database is
password protected, Backup Exec prompts you for the database password when you
start the application. If you enter the correct password, the password
database is opened for use during the session. If you enter an incorrect
password, Backup Exec displays an error message and gives you another
opportunity to enter a correct password. You have three chances to enter a
correct password; if all three tries are unsuccessful, Backup Exec starts with
the password database locked. You cannot enable the password database or work
with it in any way while it is locked. You must restart the application using
a correct database password to unlock the database.
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Permanent Backup
A backup which is intended to never be overwritten.
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Prepared Tape
Tape rotation jobs require specially prepared tapes. This allows Backup Exec
to automatically track the tapes. Tapes are prepared in the Job Manager .
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Publish
In order for Backup Exec to recognize a workstation volume , the volume must
be published through the Backup Exec Agent . Publishing a volume "advertises"
the existence of that volume to Backup Exec Clients. Until the volume is
published, clients cannot access it. To publish a volume, use the Agent
Publisher program furnished with Backup Exec.
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Published Network Agent
Workstations that are available to be backed up. An agent may be either a
NetWare agent or a Backup Exec agent .
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Restore
An operation that retrieves a file from tape to a device.
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Restore Sources Window
Backup Exec displays this window when you click on the " Restore " icon. The
window displays all NetWare Agents and Backup Exec Agents that have been backed
up by the current backup server . Only cataloged backups are displayed. Use
the left-hand side of the window to select the volume to which you want to
restore information. Click on a volume name to see the backup sets associated
with that volume. You can then decide which backup sets you wish to restore
and mark the check box beside each set accordingly.
Once your selections are made, choose Schedule Restore from the Jobs menu to
place your restore job on the job queue .
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Scroll Bar
A bar that appears at the right and/or bottom edge of a window whose contents
are not completely visible. Each scroll bar contains two scroll arrows and a
scroll box, that allows you to scroll within the window.
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Search
A feature included with Backup Exec that allows you to quickly find files you
wish to restore .
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Selection File
A selection file is a "template" of device, drive, and file selections that
you save for re-use in future backup operations.
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Selections
When you set up a job , you identify the devices, drives, directories, and
files that you want to back up or restore . These are your selections. You
can save these selections in a selection file and reuse them as needed.
Selection files are also referred to as scripts.
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Service
A service is a grouping of objects within a NetWare agent .
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SMS
Storage Management Services (SMS) is an interface developed by Novell which
allows backup and restore software to "see" objects in a network, such as
volumes, workstations, databases, etc. In the application, you see these SMS
objects under the NetWare Agents branch in the Backup and Restore Sources
windows.
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SMDR Include (SMDRINCL.DAT)
If you have a large number of NetWare servers on your network, it may be
inconvenient to have all of the NetWare servers in your backup sources list.
You can use the SMDRINCL.DAT file to limit the number of servers that are
scanned and displayed by the Windows/OS/2 Client . The SMDRINCL.DAT file is
an ASCII text file that you can edit with a text editor. This file is located
in the \BKUPEXEC directory
If a SMDRINCL.DAT file exists on the backup server , it will override the
SMDRINCL.DAT on the workstation.
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Split Bar
When you are in a directory tree window , the window is split into two parts.
If you select the Split command from the View menu, a split bar appears between
the two parts. Use your cursor to move the split bar and adjust the size of
each window portion as needed.
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Status Bar
The bar at the bottom of the Client window identifying the current status of
Backup Exec. The status bar also identifies your current backup server and
user name. If you are not attached to a backup server, the message "No Backup
Server" is displayed and the user name is blank. If you have administrator
(supervisor) privileges, the user name field displays " Admin "; if you are not
an administrator, the user name field shows your Novell login name. You can
display or hide the status bar using the "View" menu.
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Tape Family
When a backup spans a tape, the tapes that contain the backup are referred to
as a "tape family".
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Tape ID
A tape ID number is assigned to each tape when it is prepared. The ID number
allows Backup Exec to identify each tape rotation tape.
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Tape Rotation Database
The tape rotation database is a group of files that contain information for the
tape rotation jobs that you have created.
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Tape Rotation Tasks
Tape rotation tasks are functions that you need to perform for tape rotation
jobs. The Tape Rotation Task window in the client software provides a
listing of these functions for you.
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Tapes Window
This window is displayed when you click on the Tapes icon. It displays the
tapes that are currently available for restoration. Double click on a tape
name to display the backup sets contained on that tape. This window is a
helpful reference in performing catalog maintenance.
Note: The tapes window displays the same information as the Restore Sources
window , it just displays the information by tapes instead of by devices. File
selections cannot be made in the tapes window. To make restore file
selections, use the Restore Sources window.
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Selection Bar
The bar at the top of the Client window containing buttons representing
Backup Exec functions. To quickly access one of these functions, click on the
appropriate icon with the mouse. You can display or hide the tool bar using
the View menu. For more information about these buttons, refer to the Bitmaps
and Icons help text.
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TSA
A NetWare Target Service Agent .
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Uncheck
If you change your mind about a selection, you can uncheck it. This action
removes the check mark from the check box and deselects the item.
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Volume
A volume is a defined amount of hard disk storage space. It is considered to
be the highest level of the Directory Tree structure, similar in concept to the
root directory in DOS. Volumes can be divided into directories, which can be
subdivided into subdirectories.
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Wildcards
Backup Exec for Windows supports the use of wildcard characters to include
groups of files in an operation. Use a question mark (?) to identify any
single character, and an asterisk (*) to identify any number of any character.
EXAMPLES:
*.DOC includes all files with an extension of .DOC.
?????.B* includes all files whose extensions begin with B and whose names
contain precisely five characters. File 12345.B2 would be included, but
1234.BBB or 12.B would not, because their names do not contain exactly five
characters.
NOTE: If you are searching for a file using the Catalog Search function, it
is recommended that you try to specify the first character or two of the file
name. This will speed the search process.