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HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package Tutorial

HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package Tutorial

Hp data protector express software tutorial 5: what next? (bb116-90045, february 2007)
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HP Data Protector Express Software
Tutorial 5 : What next?
What's in this tutorial?
If you have followed these tutorials, you will have familiarized yourself with the software sufficiently to
run a successful backup and restore. This tutorial briefly introduces some concepts that are important in
deciding what to do next and provides answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Part Number: BB116-90045 Second Edition: February 2007
Plan your backup and restore strategy
Decide what needs to be backed up
Distinguish between archiving and backup needs
Decide what types of backup to run
Decide on a media rotation strategy
How do I find out what license keys I have?
How do I enter a license key
How do I upgrade HP Data Protector Express Software Single Server Edition to HP Data
Protector Express Software?
How do I add options to HP Data Protector Express Software?
How do I upgrade HP Data Protector Express Software to a later version?
How do I assign a license to a certain system?
How do I create or change my password?
How do I enable/manage other users?
How do I see job status?
How do I know a job worked?
How do I find out what is causing alerts?
What do I do if backup fails due to open files?
How do I back up other servers?
How do I back up desktop machines?
How do I schedule regular backups?
Which media can I use?
How do I enable encryption?
How do I go from D2D to tape?
How do I back up to CD/DVD?
How do I add media rotation to a job?
How do I back up Microsoft SQL Server databases?
How do I back up Microsoft Exchange Servers?
How do I prepare for and carry out Disaster Recovery?
What is OBDR? Can I use it?
Can I manage without DR functionality?

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  • Page 1: What Next

    HP Data Protector Express Software Tutorial 5 : What next? What’s in this tutorial? If you have followed these tutorials, you will have familiarized yourself with the software sufficiently to run a successful backup and restore. This tutorial briefly introduces some concepts that are important in deciding what to do next and provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2006-2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 What next and FAQs What next? Plan your backup and restore strategy A successful backup and restore strategy requires careful planning. This planning should define which data is crucial or valuable and identify where it is located, and determine how to use HP Data Protector Express Software most effectively.
  • Page 4 What next? For ease of recovery, it’s advisable to keep archived data on separate media to the regular backups. Generally, you do not expect to reuse media that you are using for archived data and it is good practice to store the archived media off site.

  • Page 5: Frequently Asked Questions

    What next and FAQs Frequently Asked Questions How do I find out what license keys I have? You need a base license to run HP Data Protector Express Software. There are separate licenses for purchasable options. To find out what licenses you have installed: 1.
  • Page 6 Frequently Asked Questions How do I enter a license key? We recommend that you enter the base product license key during installation as described in Tutorial 1. License keys for options are added after the base license is added. To enter a license key after you have installed HP Data Protector Express Software: 1.
  • Page 7 What next and FAQs 1. Have your permanent license key for HP Data Protector Express Software Single Server Edition to hand and have your license key for the upgrade to hand. The license keys are acquired as described in Tutorial 1. 2.
  • Page 8 Frequently Asked Questions This is done from the Administration tool bar. Select Catalog and locate the appropriate service under Network and disable it. How do I create or change my password? If you are in a multi-user environment, it is important to create a password for the Admin user before you start to use HP Data Protector Express Software on a regular basis.
  • Page 9 What next and FAQs You may already have noticed a second folder, Home/Everyone. This is a special group to which new users are automatically added. Typically, only limited permissions are granted to the Everyone group, although users can be granted more extensive permissions either individually or as members of other groups.
  • Page 10 Frequently Asked Questions If you apply the Properties command to this job and select the Logs page, you will find one or more logs of the job executions. How do I find out what is causing alerts? Using Quick Access Control Right-click on the Quick Access Control icon and select Alerts.
  • Page 11 What next and FAQs What do I do if backup fails due to open files? Make sure applications are closed before the backup is run. Some applications, like Outlook might keep the (.pdf) files open for some time even after the application is closed. How do I back up other servers? You have seen how quick and easy it is to back up and restore your data files.
  • Page 12 Frequently Asked Questions • USB and FireWire removable devices, which may be disk or cartridge devices. How do I enable encryption? HP Data Protector Express Software supports hardware and software encryption. HP Data Protector Express Software Single Server Edition supports hardware encryption only. The default setting is to disable encryption.
  • Page 13 What next and FAQs How do I back up to CD/DVD? This is the same process as backing up to tape. Make sure the CD/DVD devices box is checked on the Device Options page of the Backup wizard. Expand the list and select the required device. How do I add media rotation to a job? You must edit the Schedule Property page.
  • Page 14 Frequently Asked Questions What is OBDR? Can I use it? OBDR refers to HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, which allows automated recovery of a complete system at the touch of a button using the last full backup tape. It is a very useful feature, but is not available on all platforms.

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