Disc/tape backups
About disk/tape backups
Disk/Tape Request is a restore feature that allows you to obtain restored data via a media of your choice (e.g. CD/DVD, Tape, Hard Disk, or USB). The requested data will be delivered through that media instead of the network.
You can select files from a backup set that you want to restore through a Disk/Tape Request. According to your selections, DS-System will place a copy of the requested files into a buffer directory. From that buffer, your service provider/administrator can copy the requested files onto your specified medium and then mail or deliver the media to you. Upon receiving the media, you can retrieve the data on it through DS-User.
The Disk/Tape feature is available only when all of the following prerequisites are met:
• Your service provider/administrator has software license that includes Disk/Tape as a DS-Tool. That means Disk/Tape is listed as a DS-Tool in DS-System Configuration.
• DS-System is configured for Disk/Tape Service. This includes making adequate buffer space and a media writer (e.g. CD/DVD burner) available and adding appropriate media to DS-System. For detailed instructions, see “Disk/Tape Restore” in Section 5 “DS-Modules and Other Services” of the DS-Operator Manual.
• Disk/Tape is selected as a DS-Tool in DS-Client. For detailed instructions, see “Changing a DS-Client’s DS-Tools” in Section 4 “DS-Clients” of the DS-Operator Manual.
Using this feature you can copy backed up files from DS-System to any media supported by your service provider (e.g. CD/DVD, Tape, Hard Disk Drive, or USB). You can also have a copy of backed up data on hand (at your location). Data on the Disc/Tape media must be restored through DS-Client.
The steps are as follows: