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 that you want to restore. Based on your selections, DS-System places 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.
To request a disc/tape backup:
1. From the backups tree, select the backup for which you want to request a disc/tape backup.
2. On the Restore menu, point to Disc/Tape, and then click Request.
3. Do the following:
a) In the Media box, select the media that you want to use for the disc/tape request. This is defined by your service provider in the DS-System.
b) Under Options, select one of the following options:
• Snapshot (latest generation of all files) – Creates a snapshot of the latest version of all files in the backup.
• Selective (customize Disc/Tape request) – Allows you to select the directories and files you want to restore.
c) Click Next.
4. If you selected the Selective (customize Disc/Tape request) option, do the following:
a) Under Directories Tree, select the directories and files that you want to restore.
b) To display the number of files and calculate the total amount based on your selection, select the Calculate amount check box.
c) To view the items you have selected, click Selection.
d) To configure advanced options, click Advanced.
e) Click Finish.
5. In the Disc/Tape Mailing Information dialog box, enter the required mailing information for your disc/tape shipment, and then click OK.
DS-System mirrors all the selected files from the request process to a buffer directory on the DS-System. Your service provider will then make the disc/tape order from this buffer.
NOTE: This backup will not be accessible (for backup) until your service provider makes the disc/tape.