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Utility
NBACKUP
NetWare BACKUP Utility
Why use NBACKUP?
Use NBACKUP to back up and restore data on
NetWare 386 v3.0 file servers, NetWare 286 v2.1x
file servers, and local drives. Regular network
users can use NBACKUP to back up information
on directories where they have File Scan and Read
rights. To restore information, they must have
Create, Erase, File Scan, Modify, and Write rights.
The tasks you can perform with NBACKUP are
organized according to the topics in the "Main
Menu."
╔════════════════════════╗
║ Main Menu ║
╠════════════════════════╣
║ │Change Current Server ║
║ │Backup Options ║
║ │Restore Options ║
╚════════════════════════╝
Change current server -
List and change current file server
attachments
Backup options -
Back up the file server
Back up the bindery
Back up directories
View the error log
View the backup log
Restore options -
Restore backed up data
View the error log
View the backup log
Additional information
Running NBACKUP. You must run NBACKUP
from a workstation on your network. NBACKUP
backs up and restores Macintosh files as well as
DOS files.
DOS directories and files must have a valid DOS
name to be backed up. You will receive an error
if invalid names are encountered.
When you restore a backup session, you must
restore it to the same system type that you backed
it up from. For example, if you back up a local
drive, it must be restored to a local drive; if you
back up a NetWare v2.15 system, it must be
restored to a NetWare v2.15 system, and so on.
Note:
If you are using Macintosh VAPs on your system
when you back up, the same VAPs must be
running when you restore. Likewise, if you back
up a 386 v3.0 file server that has an installed
Macintosh volume, the volume must be installed
when you restore.
Using DOS devices. You can back up data to any
DOS read-and-write device. Because the backup
and restore processes write, read, and rewrite some
of the data, the media must be able to update or
change information already on the media. The
following types of devices can be used:
■ Workstation floppy drives
■ Tape drives that have a DOS device driver
■ Optical drives that have a DOS device driver
and are read-and-write devices
The following devices can also be used, but you
must be careful not to select more data in one
backup session than will fit on the device:
■ Workstation hard disks
■ Network drives
■ An optical disk for a WORM drive that has a
DOS device driver
These DOS devices should have at least 10% more
space than the data occupies on the file server,
because if the device runs out of space, the backup
procedure will abort.
Using non-DOS devices. You can also back up
data to non-DOS devices. The current drivers for
these devices are listed in the DIBI$DRV.DAT
file. A driver and device list is the first menu
displayed when NBACKUP is run. Selecting the
device from the list automatically links the driver
with NBACKUP.
As other device drivers become available, the
DIBI$DRV.DAT file and the .EXE driver files are
updated and made available on NetWire. Consult
your Novell Authorized Reseller or NetWire for
additional devices that can be used with
NBACKUP.
For more information on using non-DOS devices,
see Appendix C in the NetWare 386 Installation
manual.
If you will only use DOS devices, we suggest you
move the DIBI$DRV.DAT file from your search
path. Then, you will not have to select the device
method each time you enter NBACKUP.
* List and change current file server attachments
You can attach to a maximum of eight file servers
while using NBACKUP.
1. Select "Change Current Server" from the "Main
Menu." A list of your current attachments
appears.
2. To insert or delete a file server, complete one
of the following:
■
Insert a file server. Press <Insert>. A list
of available servers appears. Select the
server you want to attach to.
■
Delete a file server. Highlight the server
you want to remove and press <Delete>.
* Back up the file server
You can back up the data on your file server in
one session or in multiple sessions. If you need to
use more than one DOS device (for example, more
than one network drive), you must use the multiple
session options (see "Back up the bindery" on
page 334 and "Back up directories" on page 338).
If you are using a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), you must use a new cartridge every time
you start a new backup session. When you start a
new session, the tape automatically rewinds to the
start of the tape. If any data already exists on the
cartridge, it will be overwritten.
If you have enough space on the DOS device to
back up your entire file server in one session, use
these instructions.
Note:
NBACKUP will not back up hidden and system
directories on NetWare v2.1x file servers. If you
have hidden or system directories on a NetWare
v2.1x system, you must change the attributes to
make the directories visible before you back them
up.
1. Enter NBACKUP and select the device method
you will use to back up data.
2. When the "Main Menu" appears, select "Backup
Options."
3.Select the "Select Working Directory" option
from the "Backup Menu."
■ What is a working directory? The working
directory stores two session files: one
contains a backup log and the other
contains an error log for each backup
session.
You can use a local hard drive or a network
drive for your working directory. You
cannot, however, use the DOS device drive
if it has removable media.
If you lose your session files, you cannot
restore your data. We suggest that you keep
session files on a hard drive or copy them
onto floppy diskettes when backup is done.
4. Enter the working directory path by
completing one of the following:
■ Type the directory path in the Entry box
and press <Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select a directory from a
list.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and select a
directory.
5. Select "Backup File Server" from the "Main
Menu." The "Backup Options" window appears.
"Session Description" and "Destination
Directory" must be filled in. If you chose a
specific device (Wangtek, for example), the
destination directory is automatically selected.
All the other options have default values. The
options are described beginning on the next
page.
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Backup Options ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ Session Description: ║
║ ║
║ Backup Trustees: Yes ║
║ Modified Files Only: Yes ║
║ Files to Include: All ║
║ Files to Exclude: None ║
║ Directories to Exclude: None ║
║ Backup Hidden Files: No ║
║ Backup System Files: No ║
║ Destination Directory: ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝
■
Session description. This option identifies
the backup session. You must enter a
description before you begin. If you are
making multiple backups, give each one a
unique description.
The field is highlighted by default. Press
<Enter> and type a description of what you
are backing up.
■
Backup trustees. This option determines
whether the trustee assignments granted to
directories and files are backed up
automatically. Default: Yes
To cancel the backup of trustee
assignments, highlight the field and type N.
■
Modified files only. This option allows you
to back up only the files that have been
modified since the last backup. Default:
Yes
To back up all files, modified and
unmodified, highlight the field and type N.
■
Files to include. This option allows you to
back up only selected files. Default: All
To back up only selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Include"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Files to exclude. Use this option to prevent
selected files from being backed up. "Files
to Exclude" overrides "Files to Include," so
if a file is included in both lists, the file
will not be backed up. Default: None.
To exclude selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Exclude"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Directories to exclude. Use this option to
prevent selected directories from being
backed up. Default: None.
To exclude selected directories, highlight
the field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert>
and type a full directory path in the
"Directories to Exclude" entry box. Press
<Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Backup hidden files. Use this option to
back up all hidden files. Default: No
To back up hidden files, highlight the field
and type Y.
■
Backup system files. Use this option to
back up all system files. Default: No
To back up system files, highlight the field
and type Y.
■
Destination directory. The destination
directory is the location of your DOS
device. It can be a local floppy drive, a
local hard drive, a local tape drive, or a
network drive on another file server. If
you chose a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), the destination directory is
automatically selected.
Highlight the "Destination Directory" field
and press <Enter>. Complete one of the
following:
■ Type the directory path for the DOS
device in the Entry box and press
<Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select the directory
path from a list of local drives.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and then select
the directory path.
6. When you have completed the "Backup Options"
form, press <Escape> and save your changes.
7. Select "Yes" in the "Start Backup" window to
begin.
If you need to stop the backup session, press
<Escape>. As soon as the current item has been
backed up, a prompt appears that allows you to
abort the backup session. If you select "Yes,"
NBACKUP automatically deletes all the data
that has been backed up, but saves the session
files in the working directory.
When the backup session begins, status
windows appear. These windows record what
is currently being backed up, what data has
already been backed up, and how much time
has elapsed in the backup session. The window
at the bottom of the screen records any errors
that occur during the backup.
If you are using removable media, the "Media
ID" field displays the current cartridge
number. For example, if you are using tapes,
the Media ID number indicates which tape is
currently in use. Each new tape is given an
incremented number. Label the cartridges as
you insert them so you'll know which order
they need to be in when you restore the data.
The bindery is backed up first. When the
bindery has been backed up, you are prompted
to continue the session.
Note:
If you are using a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), you must now insert a new cartridge for
data backup. Otherwise, the bindery backup you
have just performed will be overwritten.
As long as the bar in the "Activity" line is
changing, the backup is still in process.
When the session is completed, press <Enter> to
return to the "Backup Menu." If you received
error messages during the backup session, see
"View the error log" on page 345.
* Back up the bindery
You can back up the data on your file server in
one session or in multiple sessions. If you have
enough space on the DOS device to back up your
entire file server in one session, see "Back up the
file server" on page 328.
If you need to use more than one DOS device (for
example, more than one network drive), you must
use the multiple session options. These
instructions explain how to back up the bindery.
(To back up directories, see "Back up directories"
on page 338).
If you are using a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), you must use a new cartridge every time
you start a new backup session. When you start a
new session, the tape automatically rewinds to the
start of the tape. If any data already exists on the
cartridge, it will be overwritten.
1. Enter NBACKUP and select the device method
you will use to back up data.
2. When the "Main Menu" appears, select "Backup
Options."
3. Select the "Select Working Directory" option
from the "Backup Menu."
■ What is a working directory? The working
directory stores two session files: one
contains a backup log and the other
contains an error log for each backup
session.
You can use a local hard drive or a network
drive for your working directory. You
cannot, however, use the DOS device drive
if it has removable media.
If you lose your session files, you cannot
restore your data. We suggest that you keep
session files on a hard drive or copy them
onto floppy diskettes when backup is done.
4.Enter the working directory path by
completing one of the following:
■ Type the directory path in the Entry box
and press <Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select a directory path
from a list.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and select a directory
path.
5. Select "Backup Bindery" from the "Backup
Menu." The "Backup Options" window appears.
Both "Session Description" and "Destination
Directory" must be filled in. If you chose a
specific device (Wangtek, for example), the
destination directory is automatically selected.
Each option is described below.
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Backup Options ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ Session Description: ║
║ ║
║ Destination Directory: ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝
■
Session description. This description
identifies the backup session. You must
enter a description before you begin. If
you are making multiple backups, give each
one a unique description.
The field is highlighted by default. Press
<Enter> and type a description of what you
are backing up.
■
Destination directory. The destination
directory is the location of your DOS
device. It can be a local floppy drive, a
local hard drive, a local tape drive, or a
network drive on another file server. If
you chose a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), the destination directory is
automatically selected.
Highlight the "Destination Directory" field
and press <Enter>. Complete one of the
following:
■ Type the directory path for the DOS
device in the Entry box and press
<Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select the directory
path from a list.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and then select
the directory path.
6. When you have completed the "Backup Options"
form, press <Escape> and save your changes.
7. Select "Yes" in the "Start Backup" window to
begin.
If you need to stop the backup session, press
<Escape>. As soon as the current item has been
backed up, a prompt appears that allows you to
abort the backup session. If you select "Yes,"
NBACKUP automatically deletes all the data
that has been backed up, but saves the session
files in the working directory.
When the backup session begins, status
windows appear. These windows record what
is currently being backed up, what data has
already been backed up, and how much time
has elapsed in the backup session. The window
at the bottom of the screen records any errors
that occur during the backup.
If you are using removable media, the "Media
ID" field displays the current cartridge
number. For example, if you are using tapes,
the Media ID number indicates which tape is
currently in use. Each new tape is given an
incremented number. Label the cartridges as
you insert them so you'll know which order
they need to be in when you restore the data.
As long as the bar in the "Activity" line is
changing, the backup is still in process.
When the session is completed, press <Enter> to
return to the "Backup Menu." If you received
any error messages during the backup session,
see "View the error log" on page 345.
* Back up directories
You can back up the data on your file server in
one session or in multiple sessions. If you have
enough space on the DOS device to back up your
entire file server in one session, see "Back up the
file server" on page 328.
If you need to use more than one DOS device (for
example, more than one network drive), you must
use the multiple session options. These
instructions explain how to back up directories.
(To back up the bindery, see "Back up the bindery"
on page 334 ).
If you are using a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), you must use a new cartridge every time
you start a new backup session. When you start a
new session, the tape automatically rewinds to the
start of the tape. If any data already exists on the
cartridge, it will be overwritten.
Note:
NBACKUP will not back up hidden and system
directories on NetWare v2.1x file servers. If you
have hidden or system directories on NetWare
v2.1x systems, you must change the attributes to
make the directories visible before you back them
up.
1. Enter NBACKUP and select the device method
you will use to back up data.
2. When the "Main Menu" appears, select "Backup
Options."
3.Select the "Select Working Directory" option
from the "Backup Menu."
■ What is a "working directory?" The working
directory stores two session files: one
contains a backup log and the other
contains an error log of each backup
session.
You can use a local hard drive or a network
drive for your working directory. You
cannot, however, use the DOS device drive
if it has removeable media.
If you lose your session files, you cannot
restore your data. We suggest that you keep
session files on a hard drive or copy them
onto floppy diskettes when backup is done.
4. Enter the working directory path by
completing one of the following:
■ Type the directory path in the Entry box
and press <Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select a directory from a
list.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and select a
directory.
5. Select "Backup By Directory" from the "Main
Menu." The "Backup Options" window appears.
"Session Description and "Destination
Directory" must be filled in. If you chose a
specific device (Wangtek, for example), the
destination directory is automatically selected.
All the other options have default values. The
options are described beginning on the next
page.
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Backup Options ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ Session Description: ║
║ ║
║ Backup Subdirectories: Yes ║
║ Backup Trustees: Yes ║
║ Modified Files Only: Yes ║
║ Files to Include: None ║
║ Files to Exclude: None ║
║ Directories to Include: All ║
║ Directories to Exclude: None ║
║ Backup Hidden Files: No ║
║ Backup System Files: No ║
║ Source Directory: ║
║ PDSPEEDY/SYS: ║
║ Destination Directory: ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝
■
Session description. This option identifies
the backup session. You must enter a
description before you begin. If you are
making multiple backups, give each one a
unique description.
The field is highlighted by default. Press
<Enter> and type a description of what you
are backing up.
■
Backup subdirectories. This option
determines whether the subdirectories of
the directory you select will be backed up
automatically with the directory. Default:
Yes
To cancel the backup of subdirectories,
highlight the field and type N.
■
Backup trustees. This option determines
whether the trustee assignments granted to
directories and files are backed up
automatically. Default: Yes
To cancel the backup of trustee
assignments, highlight the field and type N.
■
Modified files only. This option allows you
to back up only the files that have been
modified since the last backup. Default:
Yes
To back up all files, modified and
unmodified, highlight the field and type N.
■
Files to include. This option allows you to
back up only selected files. Default: All
To back up only selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Include"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Files to exclude. Use this option to prevent
selected files from being backed up. "Files
to Exclude" overrides "Files to Include," so
if a file is included in both lists, the file
will not be backed up. Default: None
To exclude selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Exclude"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Directories to include. This option allows
you to back up only selected directories.
Default: All
To back up only selected directories,
highlight the field and press <Enter>. Press
<Insert> and type a full directory path in
the "Directories to Include" entry box.
Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Directories to exclude. Use this option to
prevent selected directories from being
backed up. Default: None
To exclude selected directories, highlight
the field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert>
and type a full directory path in the
"Directories to Exclude" entry box. Press
<Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Backup hidden files. Use this option to
back up all hidden files. Default: No
To back up hidden files, highlight the field
and type Y.
■
Backup system files. Use this option to
back up all system files. Default: No
To back up system files, highlight the field
and type Y.
■
Source directory. The source directory
specifies which volume, directory, or
subdirectory you are backing up. Only
directories on the current server can be
specified.
Highlight the "Source Directory" field and
press <Enter>. Complete one of the
following.
■ Type the directory path in the Entry
box and press <Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select the directory
path from a list of directories.
■
Destination directory. The destination
directory is the location of your DOS
device. It can be a local floppy drive, a
local hard drive, a local tape drive, or a
network drive on another file server. If
you chose a specific device (Wangtek, for
example), the destination directory is
automatically selected.
Highlight the "Destination Directory" field
and press <Enter>. Complete one of the
following.
■ Type the directory path for the DOS
device in the Entry box and press
<Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select the directory
path from a list of local drives.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and then select
the directory path.
6. When you have completed the "Backup Options"
form, press <Escape> and save your changes.
7.Select "Yes" in the "Start Backup" window to
begin.
If you need to stop the backup session, press
<Escape>. As soon as the current item has been
backed up, a prompt appears that allows you to
abort the backup session. If you select "Yes,"
NBACKUP automatically deletes all the data
that has been backed up, but saves the session
files in the working directory.
When the backup session begins, status
windows appear. These windows record what
is currently being backed up, what data has
already been backed up, and how much time
has elapsed in the backup session. The window
at the bottom of the screen records any errors
that occur during the backup.
If you are using a removable media, the "Media
ID" field displays the current cartridge
number. For example, if you are using tapes,
the Media ID number indicates which tape is
currently in use. Each new tape is given an
incremented number. Label the cartridges as
you insert them so you'll know which order
they must be in when you restore the data.
As long as the bar in the "Activity" line is
changing, the backup is still in process.
When the session is completed, press <Enter> to
return to the "Backup Menu." If you received
any error messages during the backup session,
see "View the error log" on the next page.
* View the error log
The error log records all errors that occur during
the backup session. Some error messages are
informational and some indicate that you need to
repeat the backup session. See the sections
following these instructions for additional
information about potential error messages.
1. Select "Backup Options" from the "Main Menu."
2. Select "View Error Log." If you have just
finished a backup, a list of all backup sessions
in the working directory appears.
If, however, you have just entered NBACKUP,
you are prompted for the working directory.
Enter the directory path you specified as your
working directory for the backup session.
3. Select the backup session you want to view the
error log for.
Informational messages -
The following errors are for your information
only and do not indicate that you need to repeat
the backup session.
Message
The file filename was
not Marked after
backup!
Meaning
The Archive bit was
not removed after the
file was backed up.
Most files have the
Archive bit cleared
after they have been
backed up.
Message
The file filename was
not backed up
because it is in use.
Meaning
Usually the only files
that will be marked
"in use" are files used
by VAPs.
Message
The file filename was
not backed up
because it is execute-
only!
Meaning
Files that have been
flagged Execute-only
cannot be backed up.
Other messages -
The following errors indicate that you need to
repeat all or part of the backup. How much you
need to repeat depends upon whether the error
occurred during the bindery backup or during
data backup.
Message
The directory
directory name was
not backed up
because it has an
illegal name!
Meaning
The directory does
not have a valid DOS
name. You must
rename it to back it
up.
Message
The file filename was
not backed up
because it has an
illegal name!
Meaning
The file does not
have a valid DOS
name. You must
rename it to back it
up.
* View the backup log
The backup log records all the files, directories,
and volumes backed up during the backup session.
A backup log is created for every backup session
except bindery backups.
1. Select "Backup Options" from the "Main Menu."
2. Select "View Backup Log."If you have just
finished backing up, a list of all backup
sessions in the working directory appears.
Each session is listed by description, date, time,
and source.
If, however, you have just entered NBACKUP,
you are prompted for the working directory.
Enter the directory path you specified as your
working directory for the backup session.
3. Select the session you want to view the backup
log for.
The backup log lists all data backed up during
the session as well as the data file name. Use
the Up- and Down-arrow keys to scroll through
the file.
* Restore backed up data
Use the restore function of NBACKUP to restore
previously backed-up data. When you restore a
backup session, you must restore it to the same
system type that you backed it up from. For
example, if you backed up a local drive, you must
restore it to a local drive; if you backed up a
NetWare v2.15 system, you must restore it to a
NetWare v2.15 system, and so on.
Note:
If you were using Macintosh VAPs on your system
when you backed up, the same VAPs must be
running when you restore. Likewise, if you
backed up a 386 v3.0 file server that had an
installed Macintosh volume, the volume must be
installed when you restore.
If you want to view the contents of a backup
session before you restore it, see "View the backup
log" on page 347.
If you need to restore the bindery and data from
multiple sessions, you must restore the bindery
first to restore trustee assignments.
1. Enter NBACKUP and select the type of device
used to back up the data you want to restore.
2. When the "Main Menu" appears, select "Restore
Options."
3. Select the "Select Working Directory" option
from the "Restore Menu." The working
directory must be the same working directory
you used for the backup session you want to
restore.
4.Enter the working directory path by
completing one of the following:
■ Type the directory path in the Entry box
and press <Enter>.
■ Press <Insert> to select a directory path
from a list.
■ Press <Insert> twice to attach to an
additional file server, and select a directory
path.
5. Select "Restore Session" from the "Restore
Menu."
6. Select the backup session you want to restore.
The "Restore Options" window appears. All the
options have default values. If you selected a
specific device (Wangtek, for example), the
data location is automatically specified. The
options are described beginning on the next
page.
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║ Restore Options ║
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║ File Exists: Overwrite File ║
║ Files To Include: All ║
║ Files To Exclude: Yes ║
║ Directories To Include: No ║
║ Directories To Exclude: No ║
║ Data Location: ║
║ PDSPEEDY/SYS: ║
║ ║
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■
File exists. Use this option to modify how
files are restored. When you select "File
Exists," the "File Options" menu appears.
Each option is described below. Default:
Overwrite existing file.
Select the "File Exists" field and choose one
of the following options.
Do Not Select this option if you
Overwrite don't want to restore files.
Interactive Select this option if you
want to be prompted to
restore each file.
Overwrite Select this option if you
Existing want to overwrite existing files.
File This is the default option.
Rename Select this option if you
Existing want to rename the existing file.
File The renamed file will have
a .Bnn extension.
Rename Select this option if you
Restored want to rename the file you are
File restoring. The renamed file
will have a .Bnn extension.
■
Files To Include. This option allows you to
restore only selected files. Default: All
To restore only selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Include"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Files To Exclude. Use this option to
prevent selected files from being restored.
"Files to Exclude" overrides "Files to
Include," so if a file is included in both
lists, the file will not be restored. Default:
None
To exclude selected files, highlight the
field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert> and
type a filename in the "Files to Exclude"
entry box. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other filenames.
You can also use wildcard characters to
designate multiple files in all directories.
Press <Escape> when the list is complete.
■
Directories To Include. This option allows
you to restore only selected directories.
Default: All
To restore only selected directories,
highlight the field and press <Enter>. Press
<Insert> and type a full directory path in
the "Directories to Include" entry box.
Press <Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other directories.
■
Directories To Exclude. Use this option to
prevent selected directories from being
restored. "Directories to Exclude" overrides
"Directories to Include," so if a directory is
included in both lists, the directory will not
be restored. Default: None
To exclude selected directories, highlight
the field and press <Enter>. Press <Insert>
and type a full directory path in the
"Directories to Exclude" entry box. Press
<Enter>.
Repeat this process to add other directories.
■
Data Location: The data location specifies
where the backup session files are located.
NBACKUP reads this location out of the
session files. If you selected a specific
device (Wangtek, for example), the data
location is automatically specified.
If you have changed the location of the
backup files, highlight the field and press
the Modify key (F3). Type the path for the
new location, or press <Insert> to select the
path from a list. When the path is
complete, press <Enter>.
7. When you have completed the "Restore
Options" form, press <Escape> and save your
changes.
8. Select "Yes" in the "Start Restore" window to
begin.
If you need to stop the restore session, press
<Escape>. As soon as the current item has been
backed up, a prompt appears that allows you to
abort the restore session. If you select "Yes,"
NBACKUP automatically deletes the session
files.
When the restore session begins, status windows
appear. These windows record what is
currently being restored, what data has already
been restored, and how much time has elapsed
in the restore session. The window at the
bottom of the screen records any errors that
occur during the restore session.
As long as the bar in the "Activity" line is
changing, the restore session is still in process.
When the session is completed, press <Enter> to
return to the "Restore Menu." If you received
any error messages during the restore session,
see "View the error log" on the next page.
* View the error log
The error log records all errors that occur during
both the backup and restore sessions. The restore
errors are appended to the existing error log for
the backup session. A brief descriptor identifies
where the restore errors begin.
See the sections following these instructions for
additional information about potential error
messages.
1. Select "Restore Options" from the "Main Menu."
2. Select "View Error Log." If you have just
finished restoring, a list of all restore sessions
in the working directory appears.
If, however, you have just entered NBACKUP,
you are prompted for the working directory.
Enter the directory path you specified as your
working directory for the restore session.
Select the restore session you want to view the
error log for.
Error messages -
The following errors indicate that you need to
repeat all or part of the restore session. How much
you need to repeat depends upon where the error
occurred.
Message
Data must be restored
to the same system
version as it was
backed up from!
Meaning
You must restore data
to exactly the same
system version it was
backed up from: v2.12
to v2.12, v3.0 to v3.0,
and so on.
Message
Cannot restore
directory directory
name, a file by that
name already exists!
Meaning
If you have an
existing file with the
same name as a
directory you're
restoring, NBACKUP
aborts the restore.
Message
You do not have
sufficient rights to
create this directory!
Meaning
You must have
Create, Erase, File
Scan, Modify, and
Write rights to restore
data.
* View the backup log
The backup log records all the files, directories,
and volumes backed up during the backup session.
A backup log is created for every backup session
except bindery backups.
1. Select "Restore Options" from the "Main Menu."
2. Select "View Backup Log." If you have just
finished backing up, a list of all backup
sessions in the working directory appears.
If, however, you have just entered NBACKUP,
you are prompted for the working directory.
Enter the directory path you specified as your
working directory for the backup session.
3. Select the session you want to view the backup
log for.
The backup log lists all data backed up during
the session as well as the data file name. Use
the Up- and Down-arrow keys to scroll through
the file.