Difference between revisions of "WebRestore"

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Lost that important file? Chances are we have a backup! You can restore old versions of files and recover most deleted files from backup.  
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The CAEDM WebRestore client is used for restoring files from the tape library system.  You may restore files from your home directory or from group directories of which you are a member.
  
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*First, log into the [[CAEDM Account Manager| CAEDM Account Manager]].  
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#Log into the [[CAEDM Account Manager| CAEDM Account Manager]].
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*Then, click on CAEDM Web Restore.
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#Click on the "Restore Files" link in the left column.
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*Next, you'll need to tell the WebRestore system where your file was located. If it was in a group folder, choose the group name from the list. If it was your own file, choose Home folder.
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#Select the location of your files.
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#*"Home Directory" for your own files, or the specific group directory for group files.
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#*It may take 2-3 minutes for the WebRestore system to load the list of files in the backup.
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#Select the files or directories(up to 5) you wish to restore.
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#Click "Submit" to begin restoring the files and/or directories.
  
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It may take a minute for the WebRestore system to load the list of files in backup, be patient and wait. It may take as long as 2 or 3 minutes for the page to appear.
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===Notes===
  
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*You should then be presented with a list of files and directories. Simply pick the files or directories you need, and click on restore.
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*WebRestore will take about an hour to restore your files. You will recieve an email notification once the files have been restored.
  
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===Notes===
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*There is currently a maximum of 5 files/directories, or 4GB which may be downloaded during a restore session.
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*Your files will be restored to your J:/ Drive or group space in a folder named '''Caedm_Restored_Files'''.
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*Each file has a few attributes.
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**'''<nowiki>'A'</nowiki>''' stands for an active file. This means that it is the most recent backup copy.
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**'''<nowiki>'I'</nowiki>''' stands for inactive. When an active copy is changed, then it is backed up, the active copy becomes an inactive copy and a new active copy is created.
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**Each file has a time and date associated with the file, a time and date that indicate when the file was last backed up to the tape library server.
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*If you have any more questions, please [[Contact Us| contact]] an administrator.
  
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WebRestore will take about an hour to restore your files. You will recieve an email notification once the files have been restored.
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If you have any more questions, please [[Contact Us| contact]] an administrator.
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Revision as of 15:55, 8 March 2012

The CAEDM WebRestore client is used for restoring files from the tape library system. You may restore files from your home directory or from group directories of which you are a member.

  1. Log into the CAEDM Account Manager.
  2. Click on the "Restore Files" link in the left column.
  3. Select the location of your files.
    • "Home Directory" for your own files, or the specific group directory for group files.
    • It may take 2-3 minutes for the WebRestore system to load the list of files in the backup.
  4. Select the files or directories(up to 5) you wish to restore.
  5. Click "Submit" to begin restoring the files and/or directories.

Notes

  • WebRestore will take about an hour to restore your files. You will recieve an email notification once the files have been restored.
  • There is currently a maximum of 5 files/directories, or 4GB which may be downloaded during a restore session.
  • Your files will be restored to your J:/ Drive or group space in a folder named Caedm_Restored_Files.
  • Each file has a few attributes.
    • 'A' stands for an active file. This means that it is the most recent backup copy.
    • 'I' stands for inactive. When an active copy is changed, then it is backed up, the active copy becomes an inactive copy and a new active copy is created.
    • Each file has a time and date associated with the file, a time and date that indicate when the file was last backed up to the tape library server.
  • If you have any more questions, please contact an administrator.


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