Getting Started with Stac Replica Backup

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Contents

1 Quick View....................................................................................................1

2 Introduction..................................................................................................3

The Replica Solution for Server Backup.........................................................3

For More Information About Replica ..........................................................3

Upgrading Replica for System Volume Protection......................................4

Online Help................................................................................................4

3 Installing Replica .........................................................................................5

Installing Replica for Windows NT..................................................................5

What You Need .........................................................................................5

Installing Replica for NetWare........................................................................8

What You Need .........................................................................................8

Verifying the Replica Installation ..................................................................10

Installing TapeAssure for HP T4 Tape Drive Verification and Diagnostics ....10

4 Configuring An Automatic Backup ...........................................................13

Using Replica Shortcuts...............................................................................13

Creating a Backup Configuration (Windows NT) ..........................................13

Creating a Backup Configuration (NetWare) ................................................18

Performing an Immediate Backup................................................................23

5 Restoring Files and Folders ......................................................................25

Restoring Files (Windows NT)......................................................................26

Restoring Files (NetWare)............................................................................29

Dismounting the Tape Volume.....................................................................33

Optimizing Replica File Protection ...............................................................34

Recovering a System Volume......................................................................34

Manually Recovering a Windows NT System Volume..............................34

Manually Recovering a NetWare System Volume....................................35

6 Caring For Your Tape Drive.......................................................................37

Care of the Tape Drive.................................................................................37

Choosing Tapes for Your Tape Drive ...........................................................37

Erasing Tapes..........................................................................................38

Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges .....................................................38

Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge................................................................41