Computer Restore: Restore tab

Purpose

Use this Restore tab on the Computer Restore form to request a restore on physical media of the entire computer as part of a disaster recovery. You can:

  • Name the restore job.

  • Select the time and date to specify the version of the computer's data that you want to restore. This will apply to all the restored data, including the files and directories and the System State/registry.

  • Save the disaster recovery restore job request.

Note: This feature may not be available to your Agent at this time. If you have questions, contact Customer Service.

Fields and Buttons Descriptions

Field/Button Description
Name of restore Type a name for this disaster recovery restore job.

This can include any letters, numbers, or symbols, to a maximum of 229 characters, except for:

  • { or }

  • $$

This name does not have to be unique. You can reuse names for restore jobs. However, you should choose a name that will help you identify the restore job.

Restore current backed up version of your entire computer or
Restore your entire computer backed up as of <time><date>
Specify whether you want to restore the current version of the computer's data or to restore a historic version.
  • Current backed up version of your entire computer = Click to restore the current version of your computer's data. You will restore the latest backed up version.

  • Your entire computer backed up as of <time><date> = Click to restore a historic version of your computer's data. Then set the time and date from which you want to restore the entire computer. You will restore the latest version of the files and directories and the System State/registry that were stored in the backup server as of this time and date.

    To set the time, click a time element (for example, the hours) and either type a number or use the scroll arrows in the time box. To set the date, click the down-arrow to open the calendar so you can select a date.

    If you select a time/date that is before your entire computer was backed up or that falls beyond the data retention period specified in your service agreement, a message is displayed indicating that you must specify a date that falls within these limits before you can continue.

Save button Click to save your restore job configuration. A form opens so you can review your restore job configuration.

Note: You must completely configure your restore job before you can save the request.

Cancel button Click to discard restore request and return to the Restore tab on the Computer Information form.