Requesting a disc/tape backup
Disc/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. Based on 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.
1. From the backup set tree, select the required backup set.
2. On the Restore menu, click Disc/Tape, and then click Request. The Request Disc/Tape Wizard appears.
3. Select the Media and Options for the disc/tape request.
4. Click Next. The Select directories/files for restore page appears.
• If you select Snapshot, the entire backup set will be selected and you will not be able to change any settings.
• If you select Selective, you must select the directories/files for restore in the same way as you do for a normal restore.
5. After making the required selections, click Finish. The Disc/Tape Mailing Information dialog box appears.
6. Enter the required mailing information, and then click OK to proceed.
DS-System will then mirror all the selected files (from the Request Process) to a buffer directory in DS-System (i.e. your service provider's site). Your service provider will then make the Disc/Tape order from this buffer.
NOTE: This backup set will not be accessible (for backup) until your service provider makes the Disc/Tape.