Choosing Tape View

The ``Tape View'' method allows you to select files to restore from all the tapes that have been used for backup jobs. From this list, you first select the tape you need for the restore job, the session, and the files and directories you want to restore. You can also use this method to restore entire sessions on the tape.

When restoring, you can only restore up to one session per job. If you try to select from different sessions, SCO ARCserve/Open will de-select anything that was previously selected.

If you are not a Queue Operator, you are only able to use the ``Tape View'' to restore from your own sessions.


To use the ``Tape View'' method:

  1. On the Restore Manager toolbar, click the Tape View button.

    The source area will display a list of tapes that you have used for backups.

  2. From the list of tapes, select the tape that contains the files you want to restore.

    When you select the tape, a list of all sessions on that tape displays:

  3. From the sessions that are on that tape, select what you want to restore.

    When you select the session that contains the files you want, everything contained in that session is displayed:

    Select the files you want from the session.

    If you need help using the Browser to select the restore job source files, refer to ``Software Basics''.

    After you have selected what you want to restore, you can continue by selecting your destination, adding any options, and running the job.


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