EZ Backup and EZ Restore - How To

How to Run an EZ Backup

The following procedure describes how to run an EZ Backup using the CommCell Console.

From the EZ Configurations Wizard, click the Backup button.
The EZ Configurations Wizard guides you through the process of configuring schedules, backup options, and alerts.
After entering the appropriate information, review your selections on the Summary dialog, then either click Finish to save the changes or Back to return to the previous dialog to change any of the selections.
When the backup begins, you can track the progress of the job in the Job Controller.
When the status for the job in the Job Controller changes to Completed, the backup has finished.

The following procedure describes how to run an EZ Restore using the CommCell Console.

From the EZ Configurations Wizard, click the Restore button.
The EZ Configurations Wizard guides you through the process of choosing browse options, file overwrite options, and restore destinations.
After entering the appropriate information, review your selections on the Summary dialog, then either click Finish to save the changes or Back to return to the previous dialog to change any of the selections.

The following procedure describes how to configure a library using the CommCell Console.

From the EZ Configurations Wizard, click the Backup Target button.
The EZ Configurations Wizard guides you through the process of configuring libraries and tape/optical devices.
After entering the appropriate information, review your selections on the Summary dialog, then either click Finish to save the changes or Back to return to the previous dialog to change any of the selections.

The following procedure describes how to configure tape rotation using the CommCell Console.

From the EZ Configurations Wizard, click the Tape Rotation button.
From the EZ Tape Rotate dialog box, enter the barcode for the tape you wish to rotate. The status of the tape is displayed in the Status field.
You can view and delete the contents of the tape, as well as select to overwrite the media on the next backup, if desired.
Click OK.