User manual QUANTUM DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE 1.0 06-2007

[. . . ] GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide, P/N 20013143-001, June 2007 Product of USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice. Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law. [. . . ] Note: If the backup you want to restore from is on a different GoVault cartridge, the Status indication will be Offline. Instead of activating the Explore and Restore command buttons, the GoVault data protection software displays a message indicating the required cartridge (see figure 42). In this case, eject the current cartridge from the GoVault dock, insert the required cartridge, and repeat the explore operation. 2 Click the Explore command button to display the GoVault data protection software explore archive window (see figure 43 on page 54). (Clicking the Restore command button would initiate a point-in-time restore operation, as described in Restoring to a Particular Point in Time on page 54. ) 3 Like Windows Explorer, the GoVault data protection software explore archive window presents the files from the selected backup operation in a hierarchical file structure display. GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 52 Chapter 3 Operation Finding and Restoring Files and Folders Use the standard Windows file selection functions (click, CTRL+click, and SHIFT+click) to open and select the files and folders you want to restore. 4 With your restore files selected, use the standard windows Copy/ Paste or drag-and-drop functions to restore the selected backup files and folders to your system disk drives. Note: You can restore files to their original location or to any other location. Figure 41 Multiple File Explore Results Figure 42 Required Cartridge Message GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 53 Chapter 3 Operation Finding and Restoring Files and Folders Figure 43 Explore Archive Window Restoring to a Particular Point in Time 3 Before beginning a restore operation, save all open files and close all running applications except the GoVault data protection software. Caution: Attempting to restore a file that is open can cause data loss or corruption. Always save all open files and close all running applications before beginning a restore operation. To restore to a particular point in time: 1 Select the date of the successful backup operation that you want to restore from in the calendar display on the Explore page (see figure 38 on page 49). The GoVault data protection software displays each successful backup operation that was completed on the selected date, according to the protection plan that produced it, with an indication of the archive time and status of the backup (see figure 41 on page 53). GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 54 Chapter 3 Operation Finding and Restoring Files and Folders Select the protection plan that produced the backup operation you want to restore from to activate the Explore and Restore command buttons. Note: If the backup you want to restore from is on a different GoVault cartridge, the Status indication will be Offline. Instead of activating the Explore and Restore command buttons, the GoVault data protection software displays a message indicating the required cartridge (see figure 42 on page 53). In this case, eject the current cartridge from the GoVault dock, insert the required cartridge, and repeat the explore operation. 2 Click the Restore command button to display the GoVault data protection software Point in Time Restore dialog (see figure 44). Figure 44 Point in Time Restore Dialog 3 Use the Restore files to list box to specify whether you want to restore to the original location or to an alternate location. a If you select Alternate location, the GoVault data protection software activates the alternate location link. As prompted, click the link to display the Browse For Folder dialog (see figure 45). GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 55 Chapter 3 Operation Finding and Restoring Files and Folders b On the Browse for Folder dialog, either: · · Navigate to an existing location Click Make New Folder and type a name for the new folder c Click OK to specify the path to your alternate location selection. Figure 45 Browse For Folder Dialog 4 Use the Restore list box to specify the replacement rules for the restore operation: a Select Missing files if you want to restore only the files that are missing at the specified restore location. This option inhibits the restore operation from overwriting any file at the restore location. b Select Missing files and files that are older if you want to restore the files that are missing or older at the specified restore location. This option inhibits the restore operation from overwriting any file at the restore location that is newer than the file in the archive. c Select Missing files and files that are different if you want to restore the files that are missing or different at the specified restore location. GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 56 Chapter 3 Operation Managing GoVault Cartridges and Data Protection This option inhibits the restore operation from overwriting any file at the restore location that is identical to the file in the archive, regardless of the age of the file. 5 After specifying the restore location replacement rules, click Restore to begin the restore operation and monitor the displayed status. 6 When the status display signifies that the restore operation has finished, click Close to close the Point in Time Restore dialog. Managing GoVault Cartridges and Data Protection The tasks of managing your GoVault cartridges and data protection include: · Checking Cartridge Status · Ejecting Cartridges on page 58 · Erasing Cartridges on page 59 · Implementing Data Encryption on page 60 · Setting the New Media Action Option on page 61 · Establishing a Cartridge Rotation Reminder Schedule on page 62 · Purchasing Additional GoVault Cartridges on page 63 Checking Cartridge Status 3 To check the status of your GoVault cartridges, click the GoVault data protection software Cartridges command button to display the Cartridge page (see figure 46). As shown, the Cartridge Status display lists the name of each GoVault cartridge that has been introduced to the GoVault data protection software with an indication of: · Each cartridge's: · · Online/offline status Hard disk drive serial number (HDD S/N) GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 57 Chapter 3 Operation Managing GoVault Cartridges and Data Protection · The drive letter associated with the GoVault dock · The percentage of available space on the online cartridge Additionally, the Free Space Trend chart provides a graphic representation of free-space consumption over time. Figure 46 Cartridge Page Ejecting Cartridges 3 To eject a cartridge from the GoVault dock: 1 Click the GoVault data protection software Cartridges command button to display the Cartridge page (see figure 46). 2 Click Cartridge Utilities to open the cartridge utilities menu and click Eject Cartridge. 3 Remove the cartridge from the dock after the eject operation completes and store it in its protective case. GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 58 Chapter 3 Operation Managing GoVault Cartridges and Data Protection Erasing Cartridges 3 The GoVault data protection software uses the standard Windows reformat drive function to erase GoVault cartridges. [. . . ] This slows down first-pass archiving performance, but provides a higher level of data integrity. The GoVault data protection software ensures everything is written to the physical media before committing records. If data corruption is ever detected, the system will quarantine the corrupted data and attempt to rebuild the portion of corrupted data using information from the original file. GoVaultTM Data Protection Software, Version 1. 0 User's Guide 125 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions What are the ArchiveIQ for GoVault Manager and ViewStor services? ArchiveIQTM is the technology name behind the GoVault data protection software. The technology was developed in partnership with Data Storage Group, Inc. [. . . ]