Recovering the Backup Software

The following example for recovering the Backup binaries, assumes a disk containing the Backup software has been damaged or completely destroyed. This example also assumes that the operating system is installed and operating properly. The set of instructions you need to follow in this section depend upon which system you lost (server, client, or storage node) and the extent of the damage. Refer to the following list of disaster recovery scenarios to determine which set of instructions apply to your situation.
*If you are recovering Backup clients and storage nodes, you need to follow the
instructions in these sections:
-"How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery" on page 21
-"How to Recover Backup Clients and Storage Nodes" on page 23 *If you are recovering a Backup server that lost its indexes and configuration files,
you need to follow the instructions in these sections:
-"How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery" on page 21
-"How to Recover Backup Indexes and Configuration Files" on page 23
-"How to Rename the Configuration Files Directory" on page 29
-"How to Complete the Recovery of the Backup Server Data" on page 30 *If you are recovering a Backup server from clone volumes, you need to follow the
instructions in these sections:
-"How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery" on page 21
-"Recovery from Clone Volumes" on page 28
-"How to Rename the Configuration Files Directory" on page 29
-"How to Complete the Recovery of the Backup Server Data" on page 30 *If you are recovering Backup to a a new server, you need to follow the
instructions in this section:
-"Recovery to a New Server" on page 31

How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery

Before you can restore Backup configuration files and/or indexes, you must reinstall
the Backup software from the original media on the damaged system.
To reinstall the Backup software, follow these instr uctions:
1.Replace the damaged disk if necessary. Make sure the replacement disk is as large
or larger than the original disk.

Chapter 2

Disaster Recovery

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