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ConfigSafe Version 2.0 Core Feature Evaluation Software
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The ConfigSafe Evaluation Software is intended to demonstrate
the core features of the ConfigSafe family of products.
The evaluation software is not intended to represent a single
ConfigSafe product. See the information below regarding the
differences between the evaluation software and the actual
ConfigSafe Products.
ConfigSafe lets you quickly resolve problems by:
- Identifying changes to your Registry, INI Files,
System Asset Files, System Hardware, Network Connections,
and operating system software versions.
- Restoring a system to a previously working configuration
in just seconds.
ConfigSafe Basics:
1. Take a snapshot of your configuration before and after
making any major changes to your system.
2. If your system is no longer functioning properly, use
the Restore function to return your system to a previously
working configuration by selecting the appropriate Snapshot
from the Restore Snapshot list.
PRODUCT FEATURES
All ConfigSafe version 2.0 products include a new
feature called System Assets. Through Profile Management,
System Asset files to be tracked and optionally
archived can be specified. System Assets can be specified by
directory or wildcard path known as an "Asset Pattern". Archived
System Asset files can then be restored, if the need arises.
Asset Pattern Example:
An asset pattern of "c:\Windows\*.sys"
would track all files with the extension .sys in the Windows
folder of the C: drive.
For more information on the System Asset feature, see the ConfigSafe
Online Help section entitled "Viewing Configuration Changes, Viewing
Asset Changes". Online help can be accessed by clicking on the HELP
button from the ConfigSafe main screen, and selecting CONTENTS from
the drop-down menu.
ConfigSafe Desktop Edition
---------------------------
In addition to the basic core features shown in the evaluation
software, the ConfigSafe Desktop Edition provides the ability to
create and edit multiple configuration profiles. This allows you
to snapshot your system using different profiles, and switch between
configurations in just seconds. Additionally, Desktop Edition users
can schedule snapshots to be automatically taken at predefined
intervals (such as daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
See the ConfigSafe Online Help section entitled "Introduction
to ConfigSafe" for more information about the features and
operation of ConfigSafe. Online help can be accessed by clicking
on the HELP button from the ConfigSafe main screen, and selecting
CONTENTS from the drop-down menu.
ConfigSafe Network Edition
---------------------------
The Network Edition builds on the core features of ConfigSafe while
adding specific functionality to enhance the support of networked PCs.
In addition to ConfigSafe LAN Client software (for Windows 95/98 and
Windows NT), the ConfigSafe Network Edition includes the Standard
Network Manager.
The ConfigSafe Network Edition Standard Network Manager can provide
disk space savings as well as a reduction in support costs by
utilizing network resources for:
-Shared program and profile folders
-Centralized profile and scheduling management
-One step software updates
The ConfigSafe Network Edition product is sold in LAN Client License
Packs with the Standard Network Manager included. The purchase of
additional LAN Client License Packs provides a software refresh for
all existing ConfigSafe LAN Clients on the network.
ConfigSafe Network Edition Features
-----------------------------------
Profile Administration:
Profiles define the files, directories, Registry keys, and system
assets that will be tracked by ConfigSafe. Through Profile
Administration, a network wide profile can be defined and maintained
for all clients. Additionally, the administrator has the option of
allowing clients to define their own profiles.
Profile Folder Management:
Profile folder locations can be specified by a network administrator
or the administrator has the option of allowing clients to define
their own Profile folder locations.
Program Folder Management:
Program folder locations for the ConfigSafe executables can be
specified by a network administrator or the administrator has the
option of allowing clients to define their own Program folder
locations.
Scheduling Management:
Automatic Snapshot scheduling can be performed by the network
administrator with the Event Scheduler.
ORDERING
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To Order any of the ConfigSafe family of products,
contact your reseller or:
imagine LAN, Inc.
76 Northeastern Blvd., Suite 34B
Nashua, NH 03062-3174
Sales: 603-889-3883
800-372-9776
sales@imagelan.com
FAX: 603-889-8822
Please visit our website at www.configsafe.com
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Installing ConfigSafe:
Run INSTALL.exe from the ConfigSafe installation disk or disk image.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS NT ENVIRONMENTS
Required Privileges:
ConfigSafe NT requires a certain level of
privileges to work properly on a system.
These privileges differ upon the access level to
the software. The user profile must include the
following privileges to perform the indicated functions:
For automatic snapshots:
"Back up files and directories privileges"
To Install or Run ConfigSafe NT:
"Back up files and directories privileges"
"Managing and auditing security log"
"Restore files and directories"
Typically, by default, members of the Administrators
group will have the Rights necessary to perform
all the ConfigSafe functions. By default, members
of the Backup Operators group will have the access
rights necessary to perform the automatic snapshots.
Make sure any users which will have snapshots taken
on a system have the necessary "Back up files and
directories privileges". Otherwise, a snapshot simply
will not be taken.
VIEWING CHANGES TO YOUR SYSTEM
ConfigSafe lets you view the changes which have been made to
your system configuration during any given time period.
Press just one button and you'll have access to all the changes
which have been made to your:
- Configuration Files- (system.ini, etc.)
- Registry
- System Hardware - Drives, memory, processor, and more
- Directories
- System Assets
- Network Connections
Selecting the Time Frame
------------------------
On the main screen you select the time period for which you wish
to identify configuration changes. ConfigSafe will show you
the changes made to the system in that time period.
Changes Starting: Beginning of the time period
Changes Ending: End of the time period.
Viewing the Changes for Different Information
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The toolbar at the top left corner of the ConfigSafe main screen
allows you to select which information you wish to view:
- Configuration File Changes
- System Changes
- Drive and Network Connection Changes
- Directory Changes (updates to files in directories)
- Registry Changes
- System Asset Changes
Understanding the Changes Listed on the Screen
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As you view the files, registry, or directories screen,
the differences in the items between the dates in the from and
to boxes are displayed using the following keys:
(+) New Entries Entries that have been added are shown in
blue and marked with a plus sign (+).
(-) Deleted Entries Entries that have been deleted are
displayed in red and marked with a minus
sign(-).
(->)Changed Entries Entries that have changed are shown in green
and both the original entry and the new
entry are displayed. The original entry is
shown first,
RESTORING YOUR SYSTEM
ConfigSafe lets you restore your system files and Registry to
a previously working system configuration. In seconds, ConfigSafe
restores you to a working configuration. To do so, select the
RESTORE button on the ConfigSafe main screen. Then, follow the
instructions to restore your system to how it was on the specified
date.
If your Windows 95/98 system won't boot into Windows, use the
ConfigSafe SOS.exe program to Restore from MS-DOS mode.
If your Windows NT system fails to boot, use the Emergency Repair
Disks (which should be created during NT installation or using the NT
Repair Disk Program). On disk 2 of the Emergency Repair Disks
you have the option to restore the registry to the original
settings, do so. Then reboot the system and run ConfigSafe to
restore to the desired configuration.