Optimizing Replica File Protection; Recovering A System Volume; Manually Recovering A Windows Nt System Volume - HP D6030A - NetServer - E50 Getting Started

Chapter 5

Optimizing Replica File Protection

Although Replica Backup HP SureStore Tape Edition is optimized for backing up
and restoring data files, there are steps you can take to optimize Replica's file
protection capabilities.
Separate your data files from system files by storing the data files on volumes
other than the drive on which the operating system is installed (typically drive
C). When you separate your files in this way, the tape mount procedure described
earlier in this chapter to restore lost or damaged data files is practically 100%
effective.

Recovering a System Volume

In the absence of a version of Replica that supports system volume restoration,
you still have the option of recovering your system files by reinstalling the
network operating system.

Manually Recovering a Windows NT System Volume

If your Windows NT system volume is lost through disk failure or user error, you
can rebuild the base operating system manually by following the procedure
below.
To manually recover a Windows NT system volume:
1. Boot the HP NetServer from a DOS disk that can recognize the HP
NetServer's CD-ROM drive.
2. Install the Windows NT operating system from the NOS installation
CD-ROM.
3. Use the Installer utility to restore the original partitions and format disk
volumes.
4. Reconstruct the original server configurations, including hardware setups,
passwords, and profiles.
5. Re-install your applications on the HP NetServer.
6. Re-install Replica software according to the instructions in Chapter 2.
7. Restart the HP NetServer and restore lost or damaged data files by using
the Restore feature described earlier in this chapter.
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Restoring Files and Folders