Select "Yes" to cancel the current operation, or "No" to resume.
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ADMINISTRATION MENU
CONFIGURE OPTIONS - Change the software options used.
CONFIGURE TAPE DRIVER - Select the host adapter and specify the hardware options used.
VIEW ACTIVITY LOG - Display the activity log.
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All command line operations are recorded here. The log also shows any error messages generated during the operation.
The Activity Log is stored in the database directory.
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Select "Yes" to delete the Activity Log. Since the log records all command line operations, it will become quite large after heavy program use. Examine the file and then you may delete it if it is not needed.
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The ASPI Manager is currently loaded.
Answer "Yes" if you have one host adapter OR the ASPI Manager is being used with the host adapter the tape drive is connected to.
You MUST use the ASPI Manager to control the tape drive.
Answer "No" if you have more than one host adapter AND the ASPI Manager is NOT being used with the host adapter the tape drive is connected to.
You CANNOT use the ASPI Manager to control the tape drive.
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Use the list displayed to enter the path. The list displayed is one of the following:
1. Servers
2. Servers & Local Drives
3. Volumes
4. Directories
5. Subdirectories
Choose an entry from the list and press <Enter>. The selection appears in the form field. Another list, one level deeper, appears if lower levels of the path exist. Press <Esc> to exit from the list and finalize your selection.
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Select a user, from the list of the users currently in the Workstation Database, on the host file server. The list displays the login name used at the workstation, to log in to the host server, along with the workstation's network address.
To add users to the database, press the <Ins> key. To delete users, mark the entries with the <F5> key, and then press the <Del> key.
When performing an unattended workstation job, the workstation must have the "ARCAGENT" terminate and stay resident (TSR) program loaded. If it is not loaded, the workstation will appear on the list but the job will not be performed.
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Select a method to choose the files/directories to be backed up.
Speed Entry: This method lets you selectively back up files and/or directories from ONE point in the directory tree to tape.
Multipe Drive: This method lets you back up the contents of more than one drive to tape.
Point & Select: This method displays a graphical directory tree from which you can view and mark MULTIPLE directories and/or files to be backed up.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available Bus Types. Highlight an available type and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Select "Yes" to save the current host adapter settings.
Select "No" or press <Esc> to cancel.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available controllers. Hisghlight an available controller and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available DMA Channels. Highligh an available channel and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available Adapter Numbers. Highlight an available number and then press <Enter>.
If available, select "Scan" to have ARCserve/Solo find the correct adapter number.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available I/O Ports. Highlight an available port and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available IRQ Levels. Highlight an available level and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available Memory Addresses. Highlight an available address and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available I/O Modes. Highlight an available mode and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape drive.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available Data Rates. Highlight an available rate and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the host adapter.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available EISA slot numbers. Highlight an available number and then press <Enter>.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initiailize the host adapter.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" if you wish to use XMS memory for the tape I/O buffers. This will allow ARCserve/Solo to transfer data to
and from the tape drive faster.
If "No" is selected, the tape I/O buffers will be taken from normal DOS memory.
When all parameters are selected, press <F2> to initialize the tape driver.
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Select "Yes" to delete all the files in the source
directory path. The directories will not be deleted.
If you do not want to delete the files in the source select "No".
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Select "Yes" to discard this form or list, or "No" to continue.
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Select "Yes" to save the current script.
Select "No" to discard the script.
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Select "Yes" to start the operation.
Select "No" to cancel the request.
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Select "Yes" if you wish to create a script for this job, or to update the script you selected.
Select "No" if you do not wish to create or update the script.
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DEBUGGING OPTIONS
Mark and/or unmark the debugging options:
FILE - print debugging messages in the debug log, ARC$DBG.LOG.
This file is stored in the database directory.
SCREEN - display debugging messages to the screen.
MONITOR - display the debugging messages on a second monitor.
TRACE - display messages for the background process.
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Select "Yes" to exit the program. If "No" is selected, the program will continue.
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This field toggles between "Append" and "Overwrite".
Select "Append" to append this session to the end of the tape.
Select "Overwrite" to overwrite all previous sessions on the tape. This will be session number 1.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" to clear the archive bit of each file after it is copied. This should be used if the "Incremental: Archive Bit" method is chosen.
Select "No" to leave the archive bit intact.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available data compression methods:
None - Do not perform any compression.
Maximum Speed - Compress data quickly.
Minimum Size - Compress data to the smallest size.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, all files in the source will be deleted if the session is complete. Files will not be deleted for incomplete, failed, or cancelled sessions.
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List the names of all the directories that should be INCLUDED or EXCLUDED. Wild cards and \'s can not be used.
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List all the files that should be INCLUDED or EXCLUDED. Wild cards ("?", "*") may be used. Do not include paths or use \'s.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, any hidden files in the source directory will be processed.
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This field toggles between "INCLUDE" and "EXCLUDE".
Directories/files listed under this field will be included or excluded from the operation.
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This field toggles between "INCLUDE" and "EXCLUDE".
If "INCLUDE" is selected, only first level directories with respect to the source directory, should be listed. These directories and their subdirectories will be copied.
If "EXCLUDE" is selected, directories and/or subdirectories from any level may be listed here. These specified directories/subdirectories, and the subdirectories below them on the tree structure, will not be copied.
Wild cards may not be used. Do not insert complete path names and do not use "\".
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This field toggles between "INCLUDE" and "EXCLUDE".
If files to be included are listed, then all other files (not listed) in the directory tree structure will not be copied. If files to be excluded are listed, then all other files (not listed) will be copied.
Wild cards may be used, but do not include complete path names and do not use "\".
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Enter the session number of the session of interest on the tape.
If the session number is not known, it can be obtained directly from the tape by using the Scan Sessions On Tape option in the Tape Scan menu.
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This field toggles between "Full Tape" and "Single Session".
Select "Full Tape" to merge in the FTS records for every session on the tape, or "Single Session" to merge in the FTS records for only one session on the tape.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available archiving methods:
Complete: All Files - All files in the source directory will be copied.
Incremental: Archive Bit - All files in the source directory, with the archive bit set, will be copied.
Incremental: File Access Date - A threshold date must be entered. Files that have not been accessed (not necessarily modified) since this date will be copied.
Incremental: New Files Only - All files in the source without duplicates in the destination will be copied. If a duplicate file exists, then the file in the source directory will be copied if it is newer.
Incremental: Time Stamp - A threshold date and time must be entered. All files with a date/time stamp later than this threshold will be copied.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available backup methods:
Complete: All Files - All files in the source directory will be copied.
Incremental: Archive Bit - All files in the source directory, with the archive bit set, will be copied.
Incremental: File Access Date - A threshold date must be entered. All files that have not been accessed (not necessarily modified) since this date will be copied.
Incremental: Time Stamp - A threshold date and time must be entered. All files with a date/time stamp later than this threshold will be copied.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available restore methods:
Complete: All Files - All files from the specified session will be copied.
Incremental: Time Stamp (After) - A threshold date and time must be entered. The program then compares all available files with this threshold. All files with a date/time stamp later than this threshold are restored.
Incremental: Time Stamp (Before) - A threshold date and time must be entered. The program then compares all available files with this threshold. All files with a date/time stamp earlier than this threshold are restored.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" if you wish to mirror the source directory on the destination directory. ARCserve/Solo will delete any files or subdirectories in the destination directory that do not exist in the source directory.
Select "No" if you do not wish to mirror the directories.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, ARCserve/Solo will prompt you before it overwrites any files in the destination when restoring.
If "No" is selected, files will be overwritten without user intervention.
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Enter the session password (maximum of 24 characters); the password is optional. A password given for a session is needed to access that session. If the password is lost, a supervisor or equivalent may access the session without the password.
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Enter a valid DOS or NetWare path.
Example: SRV/SYS:ZZZZ
or Z:ABCD
or C:\DIR1
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Enter a filename for the report of this operation. If a specific path is not indicated, the report will be placed in the current directory.
The report will contain a list of all files processed and also any errors that might have occurred during the session.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" to display a Script Name field. Scripts allow you to save the data entered on this form. Scripts are created for jobs (or similar jobs) that are performed repeatedly.
Scripts save time and reduce the number of keystrokes that must be entered. Scripts are stored in the script directory.
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Enter a script name up to 40 characters in length. The data entered on this form will be saved for later use under this name. The script will be displayed in the list of scripts available to you for this job type.
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Enter the session number of the session of interest on the tape.
If the session number is not known, it can be obtained from the FTS Database, or directly from the tape by using the Scan Sessions On Tape option in the Tape Scan menu.
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Enter the source path using conventional DOS or NetWare path specifications. Local or Network drives may be used.
Example: MAC/SYS:ARCSERVE
H:ARCSOLO
C:\ARCSOLO
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To select the drives you wish to back up, press <Ins> to display a list of drives.
Use the <F5> to mark the drives, then press <Enter>.
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Enter the source path using conventional DOS or NetWare path specifications. Local or Network drives may be used.
Example: MAC/SYS:ARCSERVE
H:ARCSOLO
C:\ARCSOLO
To backup an entire machine, use an asterisk to specify the drive or volume. No subdirectory may be specified.
Example: *:
MAC/*:
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, all system files will be processed.
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Enter the name of the tape (maximum of 24 characters). This name must be the same as the tape name contained in the tape header. The tape name is entered when the tape is formatted using the Format option on the Tape Maintenance menu.
If you do not know the name of a tape, you can use the Status option of the Tape Maintenance menu to check the tape.
You may enter an asterisk (*) in place of the tape name. The program will then use the tape that is currently in place. This is useful if the tape capacity is large, and many sessions are backed up to the same tape.
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Enter the path for the target directory. Conventional DOS or NetWare path specifications may be used. Local or Network drives may be entered.
Example: MAC/SYS:ARCSERVE
H:ARCSOLO
C:\ARCSOLO
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Enter the path for the target directory. Conventional DOS or NetWare path specifications may be used. Local or Network drives may be entered. Use an asterisk to specify the original source directory.
Example: MAC/SYS:ARCSERVE
H:ARCSOLO
C:\ARCSOLO
*
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Enter a threshold date and/or time where required. Use the format MM/DD/YY for the date and HH:MM XX for the time.
Where: MM = month (1-12)
DD = day (1-31)
YY = last two digits of the year (00-99)
e.g., 11/25/89
Where HH = hour (1-12)
MM = minute (00-59)
XX = AM/PM
e.g., 10:20 am
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, a record of all the directories and files copied will be placed in the FTS database and future searches for these files can be performed.
If "No" is selected, there will be no record of this job in the FTS database.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available verify methods:
None - Do not perform any verification.
Scan Tape Contents - At the end of the backup, the program will verify that the files on the tape can be read.
Compare Tape to Disk - At the end of the backup, the program will verify that the files on the tape exactly match the files on the disk.
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The ARCserve/Solo report for the selected session is displayed on the screen. This report shows the files/directories copied, and the status of the selected session.
Use the <PgUp>, <PgDn>, and arrow keys to examine the report. If the report is very large, only sections can be viewed at a time. To view subsequent sections, press <F10>, to view previous sections press <F8>.
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Enter a complete pathname for the file where the results are to be stored.
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FILE TRACKING SYSTEM MENU
GENERATE REPORT - ARCserve/Solo reports are generated from the FTS database using this option. The Report contains a complete listing of the files copied in a session along with their date/time stamps and attributes. Backup and Archiving sessions can be restored/"reverse archived" from this option.
LOCATE/QFA RESTORE - Files and directories can be located in the database. Multiple sessions can be selected to be searched for the correct version of the file/directory to restore. The results of the search can be sent to a file. Sessions or files can be restored/"reverse archived" from this option.
PURGE RECORDS - Records can be removed from the database to keep it a manageable size.
MERGE RECORDS - This option can be used to create FTS records for any session on the tape, or all the sessions on the tape.
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Select the session(s), from the list of sessions in the database, for which a report will be generated. A report lists all of the files and directories that were processed in the selected session(s). Pathnames, file date/time stamps, and attributes are also given.
The status of each session in the database is listed in the last column of the screen display. The status may be "Complete", "Incomplete", "Failed", or "Cancelled". "Complete" indicates that all files requested were copied successfully. "Incomplete" tells you that one or more files were not copied.
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If a nonshareable file is open during processing, ARCserve/Solo will try to copy it five more times. If the file is open during all of the attempts, the file is not copied and an "Incomplete" status is the result.
The status "Failed" indicates that ARCserve/Solo failed to initiate the job session. A "Failed" status can result from failure access the tape drive, or security violations such as an invalid password.
"Cancel" means that the job was terminated by the user via the front-end, or by the program when abnormal conditions (e.g., no disk/ directory space) were detected.
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You may also restore a backup or "reverse archive" an archiving session from this screen. Highlight the session of interest and then press <F2>.
For "reverse archiving" you will be presented with an Archiving Job Entry form. The Source Directory field will contain the current location of the selected session's files/directories. Complete the form and then press <F2>.
When restoring a listed backup session, you will be prompted to mount the proper tape. Do so and then select "Yes" to continue. You are then presented with a Restore Job Entry Form with the Tape Name and selected Session Number entered. Complete the form and then press <F2>.
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Select the session(s) from the database. These sessions will be searched for the files/directories that you will specify in the next screen.
A search helps find the exact location of a particular file or directory. It also helps determine the version of the file/directory to restore, as the listing contains all the file/directory names found along with their date/time stamps.
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List all the files and directories to be included in the search. Give full names or use wild cards.
Examples: ARCMAIN.C DIR1
ARC*.C DIRA*
ARC?.C
ARCserve/Solo will scan all of the selected sessions for these files/directories and generate a listing of all pathnames where these files/directories were found along with their date/time stamps. A Search helps locate the exact version of a file/directory to restore.
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Enter the name of the file(s)/directory(s) that you want to search for, in the Search Box and then press <Enter>. Wild cards may be used.
Do not enter a path or use \'s.
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Select the host adapter you are installing by highlighting the name and model number and then pressing <Enter>.
The manufacturer's name and model number should appear somewhere on the host adapter as well as in any instructions that were included.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS
This is the Main Menu of ARCserve/Solo. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the option to select, then press <Enter>.
The <Page Down> and <Page Up> keys can be used to examine subsequent and previous pages of help text. Press <F1> a second time to display a list of function keys that can be used in the program. To exit the list of keys and then the help screen, press <Esc>.
When selecting a single item from a list, use the up/down arrow keys and then press <Enter>; when selecting multiple items use the <F5> key, to mark each item and then press <Enter>. When deleting items from lists, select the items and then press <Del>; the program asks for confirmation, select "Yes" and then press <Enter>. To add items use the <Ins> key. To toggle between two choices press <Enter> and then use the left/right arrow keys, or use the first letters of the choices. Use the done key, <F2>, to execute a form.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS (Cont.)
ADMINISTRATION - ARCserve/Solo administration functions include configuring the software options, selecting the tape host adapter, and viewing the activity log.
TAPE MAINTENANCE - Select this option to perform basic tape maintenance: Format, Status, Test, Retension, Erase & Reset.
EDIT SCRIPTS - Select this option to create and modify Archiving, Back Up, Compare, Restore, Count, Purge and Master scripts. Local and network drives can be used. Session information stored on tape can be scanned and a report generated to facilitate Restore functions.
RUN JOBS - Select this option to perform Archiving, Back Up, Restore, Compare, Count and Purge operations on files/directories.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS (Cont.)
SCHEDULE JOBS - Select this option to schedule jobs for later execution by
the ARCserve/Solo Shell.
FILE TRACKING SYSTEM - ARCserve/Solo keeps track of all files and directories archived and backed up in a database. Reports can be generated from the FTS database; the database can be searched for the location of specific files and directories; and old database records can be purged.
DOS SHELL - Use this option to execute DOS commands within the ARCserve/Solo program.
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When the destination disk is full, there are four options that can be used:
Replace Media & Continue - if you have spare formatted media, insert it and select this option.
Continue on New Drive - if your destination device has more than one drive and there is room to continue on the second drive,select this option, specify the new drive letter and continue.
Exit to DOS - Format New Media & Continue- Select this option if you have unformatted spare media. You then exit the program and format the new media. TYPE exit when DONE. you are returned to ARCserve/Solo and the job continues.
Cancel Operation - if you do not want to continue the operation, select this option.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
The activity log is used to record any messages when a job is run from the command line or the scheduler.
Select "Yes" to also log any jobs run from the menus.
Select "No" to only log jobs run from the command line or the scheduler.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" to automatically format blank tapes when backing up.
Select "No" to require that tapes be formatted or that "Overwrite" be selected when backing up.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" to have ARCserve/Solo automatically update the FTS database when a tapes is erased or overwritten.
Any sessions on that tape will be removed from the database.
Select "No" to leave the database as is.
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Please enter a path for the database directory.
ARCserve/Solo will use this directory to store the FTS database and the activity log.
Example: C:\ARCSOLO\DATABASE
D:\DATABASE\TOM
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Enter the number of times ARCserve/Solo should retry busy files during archiving, backup or restore operations. Enter "0" if you do not wish any retry.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, any changes made to a script when running a job will be automatically saved.
If "No" is selected, you will be asked whether or not to save the script each time.
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Please enter a path for the script directory. ARCserve/Solo will use this directory to store all scripts.
Example: C:\ARCSOLO\SCRIPT
D:\SCRIPTS\TOM
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Select the method by which files will be sorted in the Point & Select Backup and Point & Select Restore:
Name
Extension
Date & Time
Size
Unsorted
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
Select "Yes" to allow ARCserve/Solo to run a background process to read and write from the tape. This will optimize tape performance.
Select "No" if you are using a disk caching program or other TSR that uses the INT 8 timer. ARCserve/Solo's background process would conflict with the TSR.
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Please enter the local user name. ARCserve/Solo will use this name when you are not attached to a network.
If you are attach to a network, ARCserve/Solo will use the name you logged in under.
The user name is recorded for all backup sessions.
Example: JOHN
SUPERVISOR
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, all hidden files in the selected directories will be backed up.
Hidden files that have been individually selected are backed up even if "No" is selected.
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The INCLUDE/EXCLUDE Files field applies only to files in the selected directories. Individually selected files are copied, whether or not they fit the selection criteria in this field.
List the file selection criteria in this field. Wild cards ("*" and "?") may be used. Do not enter a path or use \'s.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, all system files in the selected directories will be backed up.
System files that have been individually selected are backed up even if "No" is selected.
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The Point & Select tree display shows all the directories in the file server's volume or local drive.
Select directories with the <F5> key. If a directory is selected, all of the directories and files stemming from that directory will be backed up.
To selectively back up files within directories, highlight the directory and then press <Enter>.
When all files and directories have been selected, press <F2> to supply further information (tape name, passwords, etc.).
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Press <F5> to select files to be backed up.
The file size, date/time stamps, and attributes are displayed, so that the proper version of the file can be selected.
To return to the graphical display press <F2>.
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Select a server and volume or local drive from the list and press <Enter>. A tree diagram of all the directories in this volume or drive will appear on the screen.
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The Point & Select tree display shows all the directories in the session.
Select directories with the <F5> key. If a directory is selected, all of the files within that directory will be restored. Subdirectories of the directory will not be restore unless they are marked.
To selectively restore files within directories, highlight the directory and then press <Enter>.
When all files and directories have been selected, press <F2> to supply further information (destination, passwords, etc.).
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Press <F5> to select files to be restored.
The file size, date/time stamps, and attributes are displayed, so that the proper version of the file can be selected.
To return to the graphical display press <F2>.
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Select the session you wish to restore from the list and press <Enter>. A tree diagram of all the directories in this session will appear on the screen.
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All files that have not been accessed since this date will be purged.
DOS does not maintain the last Access Date for files on local drives. Therefore, files with a date stamp earlier than this date will be purged.
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Enter the volume and/or tape name in the respective fields to selectively delete records.
Leaving the name field blank will cause ARCserve/Solo to delete records based only on date/time.
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Select "Yes" to purge the database using the record type specifications and date/time threshold entered. Select "No" or press <Esc> to cancel the operation.
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Enter a date and time for the purge threshold. This threshold works in conjunction with the fields above. That is, if you specify archiving and/or backup records, as well as volume and/or tape names, all speci- fied records in the database created prior to this date/time threshold will be deleted.
If you answer "Yes" to the above questions, but do not specify volume or tape names, then only the date/time threshold is used to determine which records to delete.
As the database expands with each session, purging controls the size of the database. If records are needed, but the database is extremely large, consider backing up/archiving the database before purging.
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This field toggles between "Yes" and "No".
If "Yes" is selected, a second field appears in which you can specify records by volume name (archiving) or by tape name (backup).
Please be certain to specify the date threshold at the bottom of the form, as the default is the current date/time. The date/time field is used in conjunction with the archiving/backup fields.
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For Archiving, Backup, Compare, Count, Master, Point & Select, Purge and Restore operations, list the scripts to execute. Press <Ins> to select from a list of available scripts.
For DOS operations, enter the command to execute.
For Format operations, enter the tape name.
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Enter the date on which you wish the command to execute. Use the format MM/DD/YY.
Where: MM = month (1-12)
DD = day (1-31)
YY = year (00-99)
e.g. 05/20/91
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Select "Yes" to delete the selected job.
Select "No" to cancel the deletion.
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To prevent the job from executing on certain days, press <Ins> to display a list of days.
Use the <F5> key to select the days, then press <Enter>.
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This is a list of the jobs currently scheduled.
Press <Ins> to schedule a new job, <Enter> to modify an existing job, or <F3> to copy an existing job. The Job Entry form will be displayed. When you have completed the form, press <F2> to save the job or <Esc> to discard the form.
Press <Del> to remove jobs from the schedule.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu. If you have made any changes, you will be prompted to save the jobs scheduled.
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To repeat a job automatically, enter the time interval between jobs.
ARCshell will reschedule the job each time it is executed.
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Select "Yes" to save any changes made.
If "No" is selected, all changes will be lost.
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Select a script to execute. The selected script will be appended to the list.
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Enter the time on which you wish the command to execute. Use the format HH:MM XX.
Where: HH = hour (1-12)
MM = minute (00-59)
XX = AM/PM
e.g. 10:20 am
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Press <Enter> to display a list of the available job types:
Archiving DOS
Backup Format
Compare
Count
Master
Multiple Drive
Point & Select
Purge
Restore
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This screen displays the real-time events as they occur.
Information about specific files and directories, the activity being performed, and the total number of files, bytes, and blocks is given.
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Select a method to choose the files/directories to be restored.
Speed Entry: This method lets you selectively restore files and/or directories from ONE point in the directory tree on tape.
Point & Select: This method displays a graphical directory tree from which you can view and mark MULTIPLE directories and/or files to be restored.
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RUN JOB MENU
ARCHIVING - Files and directories can be selectively archived. The source and destination can be either local or network directory paths. Scripts can be created and a report listing the files that were archived can be generated.
BACK UP TO TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively backed up to the tape drive.
COMPARE TO TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively compared to the tape drive.
RESTORE FROM TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively restored from the tape drive.
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RUN JOB MENU (Cont.)
SCAN TAPE - Information about each backup session on the tape and the files contained within can be listed with this option.
COUNT - The total number of files, bytes, and blocks under a target directory are calculated.
PURGE - Files and subdirectories can be selectively deleted under a target directory. The purge operation can be performed on local or network drives.
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This is a real-time screen that displays the information for the specified session as it is being scanned. The information given is:
Tape Name: This is the name of the tape given in the back up job form and also given during the tape format procedure as the TAPENAME.
Session Number: This is the number of the session being scanned.
Directory: This is the complete path from which the files/directories were backed up.
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File Name: This is the name of the file that has just been scanned. The name of the file and its size do not appear until the scanning of the file has been completed.
File Size: This is the size of the file that was just scanned and is given in bytes.
Total # Files and Total # Bytes: These fields display a summary of the information for the session, giving the number of files and the number of bytes the session will require to be restored completely.
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TAPE SCAN MENU
SCAN SESSIONS ON TAPE - This option can be used to list all sessions on a particular tape. Each backup session on the tape has a header block which contains information such as the Session Number, Session Description, Owner, Source Directory, and the Date and Time the backup was performed.
TAPE SESSION REPORT - The Session Report lists all of the files and directories that have been backed up in a particular tape session.
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This is a real-time screen that displays information about the sessions on the tape as the tape is scanned. The information displayed is:
Tape Name: This is the name of the tape given in the back up job form and also given during the tape format procedure as the TAPENAME.
Session Number: This is the number of the session being scanned. The information in the fields below are for this session.
Source Directory: This is the complete path from which the files/ directories were backed up.
Owner Name: This is the name of the person who backed up the session.
Start Time: The time that the backup session began is given.
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Select "Yes" to delete the selected script(s).
Select "No" to cancel the deletion and leave the script intact.
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A script already exists with this name.
Select "Yes" to overwrite the old script;
select "No" to leave the old script intact.
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EDIT SCRIPT MENU
ARCHIVING - Files and directories can be selectively archived. The source and destination can be either local or network directory paths.
BACK UP TO TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively backed up to the tape drive.
COMPARE TO TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively compared to the tape drive.
RESTORE FROM TAPE - Files and directories can be selectively restored from the tape drive.
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EDIT SCRIPT MENU (Cont.)
COUNT - The total number of files, bytes, and blocks under a target directory are calculated.
PURGE - Files and subdirectories can be selectively deleted under a target directory.
MASTER SCRIPT - A master script can be created to execute a series of commands.
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Enter a new name for the script that was selected for modification.
Press <Esc> to cancel the modification.
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The list displayed is a list of files/directories that match the search criteria. For archiving jobs, the server name, volume name, and directory path where the file/directory can be found is displayed.
For backup jobs, the tape name, sequence number, original path after the first level directory, and file name is displayed.
(Ex. tapename.#\mydir\subdir\file.ext)
The date/time stamps of the files are shown so that you can locate the proper version of the file/directory to recover. You may search this list with more restrictive search criteria by pressing <F4>.
Files from backup sessions may be restored from this screen. Mark files with the <F5> key and then press <F2>. Only files from one session can be restored at one time. Do not select files/directories from archiving sessions.
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Select a script to use. Once a script is selected, a Job Entry Form appears with the information from the script entered in the form fields.
The Job Entry Form can be modified and a new name attached to this new script if desired. Use the <Del> key to remove any unwanted scripts. To rename a script use the modify key, <F3>.
If there is no appropriate script for the job to be performed, select the
BLANK FORM
entry and a blank Job Entry Form will be displayed.
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Select one of the tapes from the list and press <Enter>.
The drive marked with the '
' symbol is the current drive.
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Select the status you wish to view:
All: This will display a list of the tapes currently loaded in all tape drives.
Current: This will display more complete information about the current tape drive.
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Select "Yes" to erase the tape. Select "No" to cancel this request.
NOTE: Data cannot be recovered from an erased tape.
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Enter the name of the tape (maximum 24 characters).
This name will be used by the FTS database.
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This screen displays information about the tapes in each drive.
The information given is:
Name & Sequence: If there is a tape in the drive, and the tape has been formatted, the name and sequence number are displayed.
ID #: The ID number assigned when the tape was formatted.
Created: The date and time the tape was formatted.
Format: Every ARCserve/Solo tape uses one of four formats:
Standard, Smart, Exabyte or Fast.
The drive marked with the '
' symbol is the current drive.
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TAPE MAINTENANCE MENU
FORMAT - Format the tape. This must be done before any backup can be done to the tape.
STATUS - Display the name and sequence number of the tape. The host adapter, tape drive name, and whether the tape is write protected or not are also displayed.
TEST - Perform a simple test to determine whether or not the host adapter and tape drive are operating correctly.
>>>> NOTE: The tape contents will be destroyed.
RETENSION - Certain tape cartridges require periodic retensioning to perform correctly.
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TAPE MAINTENANCE MENU (Cont.)
ERASE - Erase the tape. This may take several hours for certain high capacity tape drives.
>>>> NOTE: Tape contents will be lost permanently.
QUICK ERASE - Erase the tape header. This is faster than ERASE since it does not erase all of the tape.
>>>> NOTE: Tape contents will be lost permanently.
RESET - Re-initialize the host adapter and tape drive.
SELECT - If more than one SCSI tape drive is attached to the host adapter, you may select the current drive.
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Select one of the tape drives listed to be the current tape drive.
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This screen displays information about the tape host adapter, tape drive and the tape in the drive. The information given is:
Host Adapter: This is the name of the host adapter selected by the user.
Adapter Type: This indicates whether this is a QIC-02 or SCSI adapter.
Drive Type: If there is a drive attached to the host adapter, this is the name or class of the tape drive.
Format: Every ARCserve/Solo tape uses one of four formats:
Standard, Smart, Exabyte or Fast.
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Tape Status (Cont.)
Name & Sequence: If there is a tape in the drive, and the tape has been formatted, the name and sequence number are displayed.
ID Number: The is the ID number assigned when the tape was formatted.
Created: This is the date and time the tape was formatted.
Write Protected: If there is a tape in the drive, this indicates whether or not the tape is write protected.
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Select "Yes" to test the host adapter and tape drive.
Select "No" to cancel the test.
NOTE: The tape contents will be destroyed!
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This screen displays information about the test.
The information given is:
Operation: This is the current operation.
e.g. Rewind, Write, Read or Verify.
Block Number: This indicates where the current operation is on the tape.
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Select "Yes" to delete the selected task.
Select "No" to cancel the deletion.
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This is a list of the tasks used by this master script.
Press <Ins> to add a new task or <Enter> to modify the highlighted task. This will display the Task Entry form. When you have completed the form, press <F2> to save the task or <Esc> to discard the form.
Press <Del> to remove tasks.
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Enter the tasks priority from 1 to 16. This will be used to place the tasks in order.
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For Archiving, Backup, Compare, Count, Point & Select, Purge and Restore operations, enter the script to execute. Press <Ins> to select from a list of available scripts.
For DOS operations, enter the command to execute.
For Format operations, enter the tape name.
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Select a script to execute. Press <Enter> to select the script or <Esc> to retain the current script.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of the available task types:
Archiving DOS
Backup Format
Compare
Count
Multiple Drive
Point & Select
Purge
Restore
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Select "Yes" to delete the user(s) from the database. Select "No" to cancel the deletion.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available archiving methods:
Complete: All Files - All files in the source directory will be copied.
Incremental: New Files Only - All files in the source without dupli- cates in the destination will be copied. If duplicate files exist in the destination, then the date/time stamps of the files are compared. If the source file is newer than the destination file, it is copied.
Incremental: Time Stamp - A threshold date and time must be entered. ARCserve then compares all available files in the source directory tree with this threshold. All files with a date/time stamp later than this threshold are copied.
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Press <Enter> to display a list of available backup methods:
Complete: All Files - All files in the source directory will be copied.
Incremental: Time Stamp - A threshold date and time must be entered. ARCserve then compares all available files in the source directory tree with this threshold. All files with a date/time stamp later than this threshold are copied.
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Enter the network address of the workstation that will be backed up/archived. If the address is unknown, return to the User Name field and use the <Ins> key for selecting the workstation. Follow the help in that field.
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Enter the node address of the workstation that will be backed up/archived. If the address is unknown, return to the User Name field and press <Ins>. Follow the help for that field.
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This is a list of users, along with their workstation addresses, that are currently logged in to the host server and are not in the database. Select a single or multiple users to be added to the workstation database.
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Enter the source directory on the workstation using conventional DOS specifications (e.g., C:\BAT, D:\BIN, etc.). The files from this directory tree will be copied to the destination/tape.
The <Ins> key can be used to complete the path specification. The workstation that is to be backed up/archived, must have the "ARCAGENT" TSR program and the IPX driver loaded while you are scheduling the job, so that the information can be obtained from the workstation.
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Press <Ins> to select a user name/address from the workstation database, or enter the user name for the workstation that is to be backed up/archived.
Please note that the workstation that the job will be performed on, must have the "ARCAGENT" TSR (terminate and stay resident) program and the IPX driver loaded, and must be powered on when the job is scheduled to be executed.
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