Restoring Backed-Up Files; Viewing The Backup Event Log - Promise Technology 1000f series Product Manual

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4. Click the Delete button.
5. Click the Yes button in the confirmation box.

Restoring Backed-up Files

You can also choose to restore the files to their original location on your PC or an
alternative location.
The original file structure is maintained during backup and restoration.
To restore your backed-up files from the VessRAID subsystem to your PC:
1. Click the SmartSYNC icon at the top of the window.
2. Click the Restore icon at the bottom of the window.
3. Click the folder whose contents you want to restore.
4. Click an option button for:
• Restore to original folder – The backup files will overwrite the files on
your PC
• Restore to a specific folder – No files are overwritten on your PC
5. If you chose Restore to a specific folder, do one of the following actions:
• Type the name of an existing folder in the field provided
• Type the name of an new folder in the field provided
• Click the Folder icon and navigate to the folder you want to use for a
target, then click the Open button.
6. Click the Restore button.
The restoration begins immediately. The amount of time required depends
on the size and number of files being restored.

Viewing the Backup Event Log

Backup events report on backups, schedules, and file transfers.
Events are reported by date, time, severity (information or error) and description.
To view Backup Event Log:
1. Click the SmartSYNC icon at the top of the window.
If you restore to the original folders on your PC, the restore
function will overwrite the files in those folders.
Be careful which files you restore and where on your PC you direct
the backup files.
Caution
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