Selecting Versions Of Files - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package User Manual

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The tree view and object detail areas are different for restore jobs than for backup jobs. For restore
jobs, the files displayed in the tree view and object detail areas are the files for which Data Protector
Express has versions in its catalog. For backup jobs, on the other hand, the files displayed are those
currently present on the servers and PC desktops in the current storage domain.
Each time a file is backed up, a version of that file is created. There may be several versions of files
stored on different media created by different backup jobs. Data Protector Express keeps track of all the
versions of each file in its catalog and the media on which each version is stored. When media is
overwritten or deleted, Data Protector Express deletes those versions from its catalog as well.
When you select a file for restoring, Data Protector Express automatically selects the latest version. If you
want to select a version other than the latest version of a backed up file, you must select that version in the
Versions of... window. When you open the Versions of... window, the Available versions field shows a
list of the versions of the file and the media on which those versions are stored. Select which version you
want to restore by highlighting it. To display more information about a particular version of a file, click
on the Details button. Data Protector Express displays various details it uses to manage the file in its
catalog, including the file's backup date and its modify date.