Overview - HP Data Protector A.06.11 Recovery Manual

EADR collects all relevant environment data automatically at backup time. During a
full backup, data required for the temporary DR OS setup and configuration is packed
in a single large DR OS image file and stored on the backup tape (and optionally
on the Cell Manager) for each backed up client in the cell.
In addition to this image file, a Phase 1 Startup file (P1S file), required for correct
formatting and partitioning of the disk is stored on a backup medium and on the Cell
Manager. When a disaster occurs, the Enhanced Automated Disaster Recovery
wizard is used to restore the DR OS image from the backup medium (if it has not
been saved on the Cell Manager during the full backup) and convert it into a disaster
recovery CD ISO image. The CD ISO image can be burned on a CD using any CD
burning tool and used to boot the target system.
Data Protector then automatically installs and configures the DR OS, formats and
partitions the disks, and finally recovers the original system with Data Protector as it
was at the time of backup.
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended to restrict access to backup media, DR images, SRD files and disaster
recovery CDs.

Overview

The general steps using the Enhanced Automated Disaster Recovery method for a
Windows client are:
1. Phase 0
a. Perform a full client backup.
b. Use the Enhanced Automated Disaster Recovery wizard to prepare a DR
CD ISO image from the DR OS image file of the affected system and burn
it on a CD. If the DR OS image has not been saved on the Cell Manager
during the full backup, the Enhanced Automated Disaster Recovery wizard
will restore it from the backup medium.
IMPORTANT:
You need to perform a new backup and prepare a new DR CD after each
hardware, software, or configuration change. This also applies to any
network changes, such as a change of IP address or DNS server.
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