Restoring files - the basic steps

The following steps outline a basic restore job - that is, using the default restore options to get back data that has been backed up to tape. Advanced restore options are covered later in this chapter.



Steps for a basic restore job

Using the above example, follow these directions to restore your files:

  1. From the Quick Access dialog box, select Restore.

  2. Select the files you want to restore.

    The default source pane, ``Tree View'', displays. This view gives you the easiest method for restoring files because it is identical to the directory tree that was backed up from your hard disk. If you don't want to use this view, refer to the section titled, ``Changing your restore source view'' for more information.

    If you are not a Queue Operator, you will not be able to use the ``Tree View'' to selectively restore hosts, directories, or files.

    Refer to ``Software Basics'', for more information about using the Browser to select your source.

    Audrey wants to restore report files from the audrey directory:

  3. Specify the destination (where you want the files to go).

    Audrey wants to restore the files to the same place from which they were backed up (the audrey directory).

  4. Run the job.

    Click the Run button to schedule the job.

    Audrey wants the job to run immediately.

    SCO ARCserve/Open then lists the tapes needed for the job:


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