README - Backup Exec V3.21, R3.021



This README.ENG file contains important information about Backup Exec
that is not in the User Manual.  For the latest information about
Backup Exec for DOS, read this file in its entirety.



1. FEATURES


*  SERVER/VOLUME SUPPORT

   *  Backup Exec can display Server/Volume names instead of mapped
      drives in the Backup/Transfer Source and Restore/Compare Destination
      windows.  (Settings/Network/Settings menu.)

   *  You may select from Server/Volumes as Backup/Transfer Sources:

      *  To select all the volumes on a server, move the cursor over the
         server name and press <Spacebar>.

      *  To view the volumes on a server, move the cursor over the server
         name and press <Enter>.

         *  To select all the files and directories on a volume, move the
            cursor over the volume name and press <Spacebar>.

         *  To view the files and directories on a volume, move the
            cursor over the volume name and press <Enter>.

   *  You may choose a Volume as a Restore/Compare Destination:

      *  Move the cursor over the server name containing the desired volume
         and press <Enter> for a list of volume names.

      *  To choose the desired volume, move the cursor over the volume
         name and press <Spacebar>.

   *  An asterisk (*) appears next to the name of any server to which you
      were logged into prior to starting Backup Exec.

   *  DYNAMIC LOGIN

      *  If you were not logged into a server prior to starting
         Backup Exec, you are prompted for a username and password

         *  PASSWORD DATABASE

            Backup Exec maintains an encrypted database of server
            passwords.  (Settings/Network/Settings menu.)

      *  At the end of a Backup Exec session, you are automatically
         logged out of any server Backup Exec logged you into.

   *  COMMAND LINE CONSIDERATIONS

      *  To reference a server/volume on the command line use:

            ++[server/volume:][\path][filename]

            Example:  To backup all .RPT files on the "CREDIT" volume of the
                      "ACC" server type:

                      BEDBACK ++ACC/CREDIT:\*.BAK /S




*  TRANSFER OPERATION

   *  This operation allows the removal of selected files and directories
      from a disk after safely transferring them to tape:

      *  Transfer backs up files in the same manner as Backup.

      *  The Transfer file selection process is identical to Backup.
         Transfer scripts are also supported in the same manner as Backup
         scripts.

      *  To insure the security and integrity of transfer sets, you cannot
         append a transfer set to a non-transfer tape.

      *  Whenever Transfer completes a backup, the files are automatically
         compared.

      *  Transfer allows you to create additional tape copies of the files
         and directories you have selected

      *  Once your transfer set and optional copies are complete, you
         have the option to delete the selected files and directories from
         disk.

         NOTE:  Transfer also removes empty sub-directories from the disk
                when sub-directories are inlcuded. (See example below.)

   *  To execute the Transfer operation from the command line use BEDBACK
      with the /TR switch:

      Example:  To transfer all .BAK files from C: type:

                BEDBACK C:\*.BAK /S /TR




*  BEDOS.CFG - CONFIGURATION FILE CONSIDERATIONS

   *  The following information updates Appendix B of the manual:


      Display_Novell_servers =

         This option determines whether server volume names or mapped
         drives will be displayed in the Backup/Transfer Source and
         Restore/Compare Destination windows.

         Settings:

                   0 = display mapped drives
         (DEFAULT) 1 = display Novell server/volume names


      Enable_password_database =

         This option is used to maintain a server volume password database.
         If you have "Display_Novell_servers = 1", then this option must be
         enabled (set to 1) to maintain an encrypted database of your
         NetWare user name and password.  You must access each server at
         least once to place its password into the database.

         Settings:

         (DEFAULT) 0 = do not maintain a password database
                   1 = maintain a password database

             NOTE: Enable this option if you perform Automatic Backups
                   with server volume names.


      Max_password_database_entries =

         This is the maximum number of entries maintainable within the
         password database.  Enter any number you may require.

         (DEFAULT) 10 (16 decimal)


      Process_Macintosh_files =

         This option is available if you have Backup Exec configured
         to back up a NetWare file server and applies to backing up Apple
         File Protocol (AFP) folders and files found on the server.

         Settings:

                   0 = do not process Macintosh files
         (DEFAULT) 1 = process Macintosh Files

             NOTE: For optimal performance, set this option OFF (Do not
                   process Macintosh files) if your NetWare file servers do
                   not contain Apple File Protocol (AFP) folders and files.


      Skipped_script =

         This option has Backup Exec create a script including the
         names of the files that were skipped during backup if you have the
         "Skip_open_file" option selected.  This script, titled SKIPPED,
         can be executed later when the files have been closed.

         Settings:

         (DEFAULT) 0 = do not create SKIPPED script file
                   1 = create SKIPPED script of files that were skipped
                       during backup





2. INSTALLATION

*  If you have an IBM SCSI Controller, the Backup Exec software
   requires your CONFIG.SYS file to load IBM_ASPI.SYS, an IBM SCSI to ASPI
   translator.  The installation program guides you through this process.

   *  You may prefer to manually update CONFIG.SYS. If so, add the
      following line to CONFIG.SYS for the default installation on C:

         DEVICE=C:\BKUPEXEC\DOS\IBM_ASPI.SYS

      If you have installed the software on a network, you need to copy
      IBM_ASPI.SYS to a local drive.  Assuming IBM_ASPI.SYS was copied to
      C:\, add the following line to CONFIG.SYS:

         DEVICE=C:\IBM_ASPI.SYS

   *  Do not load IBM_ASPI.SYS into high memory.

*  If a previous version of Backup Exec exists on the computer in a
   directory other than default (C:\BKUPEXEC\DOS) and a set statement exists
   in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, the software will perform a default
   installation to the set statement directory.  If this is not desired,
   you must either

      1. specify the disk and directory after the install command, or
      2. remove the set statement from the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and reboot
         the computer.




3. HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY

*  To go directly to the "Controller..." Settings menu type:

      BEDOS /C

   This is recommended to facilitate hardware configuration when first using
   Backup Exec, especially if you have more than one type of
   controller in your system.

*  Controller Support

   Vendor        Model        Firmware       BIOS          Driver
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Adaptec       1510         462200 A                     ASPI2DOS.SYS v3.2
                                                           ASPI2DOS.SYS v3.21
                                                           EzSCSI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       152x         441600-01 F    0100          ASPI2DOS.SYS v3.2
                              441600-01 G    0100          ASPI2DOS.SYS v3.21
                                                           EzSCSI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       154x         434108-00A     BC00 (1542B)  ASPI4DOS.SYS v3.1
                              533800-01C     144C (1542C)  ASPI4DOS.SYS v3.2
                                                           EzSCSI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       1542CF       553801-00C     2.01          ASPI4DOS.SYS v3.2
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       1640         421809-00A     7300          ASPI4DOS.SYS v3.1
                                                           ASPI4DOS.SYS v3.2
                                                           EzSCSI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       174x         450128-00E699  DC00          ASPIEDOS.SYS v1.1
                              474400 B       8800          ASPIEDOS.SYS v1.2
                                                           EzSCSI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       2740         549500 B       F100          ASPI7DOS.SYS v1.02
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       2740A        577000-01A     8000          ASPI7DOS.SYS v1.02
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       274xT        550300-01A     D300          ASPI7DOS.SYS v1.02
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       2742AT       549306-00B     8D00          ASPI7DOS.SYS v1.02
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       284x         567600-01 2E   3A4F          ASPI7DOS.SYS v1.02
                                                           EzSCSI v2.0

   Adaptec       2942         2C             v1.0          AIC 7870 ASPI v1.0
                                                           EzSCSI v3.01

   Archive       402
   Archive       409
   Conner        16 bit ISA
   Conner        PS/2

   DPT           2012B        3G             1J9           DPTDLL.SYS vJ9
   DPT           PM2021/90    5.B0           2B
   DPT           PM2021/90    5C             2C
   DPT           PM2021/95    5.B0           2B
   DPT           PM2021/95    5C             2C
   DPT           PM2022       5.B0           2B
   DPT           PM2022       5C             2C
   DPT           PM2122/90    5.B0           2B
   DPT           PM2122/90    5C             2C

   Future Domain MCS 700                     3.20          PowerSCSI v2.0
   Future Domain TMC 1670                    3.4           PowerSCSI v2.0

   Maynard       16 bit ISA
   Maynard       QIC
   Maynard       20003

   UltraStor     14F          28004-002                    USPI14.SYS v2.3
                              38004-002

   UltraStor     14F          28004-005                    USPI14.SYS v2.3
                              38004-004

   UltraStor     14FB         28009-002      1.01          USPI14.SYS v2.3
                              38009-002

   UltraStor     24F          28110-008                    USPI24.SYS v2.3
                              28111-008
                              38110-005
                              38111-005

   UltraStor     24FA         28140-001                    USPI24.SYS v2.3
                              28141-001
                              38140-001

   UltraStor     34F          28008-005      2.01          USPI14.SYS v2.3
                              38008-002

   UltraStor     34FA         28011-001      1.0           USPI14.SYS v2.3
                              28010-001
                              38010-001



*  Tape Drive Support

   Please note the firmware versions listed in the following table indicate
   the firmware tested with the tape drive.  If your tape drive is listed but
   has different firmware, it most likely will work with Backup Exec.  You
   should contact the tape drive manufacturer or reseller for more
   information about firmware differences.

   Vendor              Drive                    Firmware
   ------------------------------------------------------

   Archive             60                       25328-002
   Archive             150                      25327-001
   Archive             250Q                     25229-002
   Compaq              4322                     4.A0-10
   Compaq              4326                     4.A0-10
   Conner              Viper 2150S              21247-011
   Conner              Viper 2525S              25462-007
   Conner              Viper 2525S              25462-011
   Conner              Anaconda 2750S           28077-902 v6.0
   Conner MS1350Q      Anaconda 2750S           28077-003 v6.0
   Conner              Anaconda 2800S           28077-003 v6.0
   Conner MS2000DAT    Python DAT 4320          2.19
   Conner MS2000DAT    Python DAT 4320          2.66
   Conner MS2000DAT    Python DAT 4320          2.96
   Conner              Python DAT 4320          2.50
   Conner MS4000DAT    Python DAT DC 4322       3.58
   Conner MS4000DAT    Python DAT DC 4322       4.04
   Conner MS4000DAT    Python DAT DC 4322       4.61
   Conner              Python Turbo DAT 4324    4.04
   Conner MS4000DAT    Python Turbo DAT 4324    4.61
   Conner MS4000DAT+   Python DDS-2 4326        4.98
   Conner MS2200HS     8200                     2637
   Conner MS2200HS+    8200SX                   261Z
   Conner MS5000HS     8500                     0340
   Conner MS5000HS     8500                     04S0
   DEC                 TLZ06                    4.91
   DEC                 TLZ07                    4.91
   Exabyte             8200                     2637
   Exabyte             8200SX                   261Z
   Exabyte             8205                     06M0
   Exabyte             8500                     0340
   Exabyte             8500                     04S0
   Exabyte             8505                     05B0
   Exabyte             8505                     06J2
   Exabyte             8505                     06M0
   Exabyte             DAT (4200)               107
   Exabyte             DAT (4200)               137A
   Exabyte             DAT DC (4200C)           096
   Exabyte             DAT DC (4200C)           132
   HP                  DAT (35470A)             7.09 Rev A
   HP                  DAT (35480A)             7.09 Rev A
   HP                  DDS-2 (1533A)            1.95
   HP                  DDS-2 (1533A)            9104
   IBM                 4100                     Wangtek I05Y06
   IBM                 DAT                      Conner C6.79251
   IBM                 DDS-2 DAT                4.82
   Iomega              4000 DAT                 1.35
   Iomega              4000 DAT                 1.38
   Iomega              4000 DAT                 1.47
   Sony                SDT 2000                 2.09
   Sony                SDT 4000                 2.09
   Sony                SDT 2000                 3.02
   Sony                SDT 4000                 3.02
   Sony                SDT 5000                 3.02
   Sony                SDT 5200                 3.02
   Tandberg            3660 (250MB)             08:15
   Tandberg            3820 (525MB)             04:08
   Tandberg            4120 (1GB)               05:10
   Tandberg            4120 (1GB)               05:17
   Tandberg            4220 (2GB)               05:10
   Tandberg            4220 (2GB)               05:17
   Teac                150CS                    0124-00D
   Teac                60CS
   Teac                600CS                    0233-0RV.A-191D
   Teac                600CS                    MT-2ST/F50b Rev D
   WangDAT             DAT (3100)               2.0
   WangDAT             DAT (3200)               2.0
   WangDAT             DAT (3400)               1.10
   Wangtek             250                      FA14
   Wangtek             525                      73J
   Wangtek             51000                    73J

*  Older tape drives do not support extended length (DC6250) tapes and will
   not function correctly with the Backup Exec software.  Problems
   such as Fatal Tape Errors and/or Fatal Tape Inconsistency Errors may
   result when the drive accesses the extended portion of the tape.  If you
   want to use extended length tapes, contact Technical Support for
   upgrade information.




4. TAPE MIGRATION CONSIDERATIONS

*  Backup Exec V3.21 is capable of reading tape formats from several
   products.  A listing of these products can be found in Chapter 1 of the
   User Manual.

*  Backup Exec V3.21 will not read image backups.

*  If tapes from multiple platforms are contained in the catalog, the tapes
   should be restored individually.  If files are tagged from several tapes
   containing different platforms, only the files from the first tape will be
   restored.

*  ONLY use 9135 type tapes with ST1350 drives during backups.




5. NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS

*  NetWare Lite

   In order for the Backup Exec scheduler to function properly, its
   files must be placed in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file before the NetWare Lite
   execution files.  This can be done with an ASCII text editor.






6. SCHEDULER (AUTOBACK) CONSIDERATIONS

*  Scheduling backups for 12:00 midnight should be avoided, if possible.
   Adjusting the time to 11:55 pm or 12:05 am will guarantee the backup
   occurring on the day requested.  For example, if backups are scheduled for
   early mornings on weekdays, a backup of Monday's business day is
   performed on Tuesday morning.  In this scenario, Friday's business day
   is not being backed up until the following Monday.

*  If the computer containing the Backup Exec backup system is powered off
   when a scheduled backup was to occur, you will be prompted to perform
   the backup when the system is re-started.  If you select to perform the
   backup, the Backup Exec software will return to the DOS prompt for
   approximately 30 seconds before executing the backup.

*  DOSKEY may not be compatible with all system configurations and
   scheduled backups with Backup Exec.  If scheduled backups fail to
   start, you MAY need to reboot your system without loading DOSKEY.




7. SCHEDULER (AUTOBACK) CONSIDERATIONS - NETWORK SPECIFIC

*  Automatic backup set-up

   *  For optimal performance, install and run Backup Exec on the
      server.

   *  Create a network user with supervisory equivalences for the sole
      purpose of running Backup Exec.

      *  Any change of drive mappings, etc. which otherwise might take
         place, will not impact the backup.

      *  If network security is a concern, use the following with NetWare's
         time restriction feature:

         *  determine how long all backups will take (from experience)

         *  set up the user's time for one hour after the backups should
            end.  NetWare will automatically log the user out.

         *  If your backups take longer, aborted backups become a risk.
            If this happens, adjust the user's time allotment.

*  Running the scheduler from the user's login script:

   1. Create a batch file (BACK.BAT):

      AUTORES
      AUTOBACK /CHECK

   2. Add the following at the end of the user's login script:

      MAP S9:=P:\BKUPEXEC\DOS
      DOS SET BEDOS="P:\\BKUPEXEC\\DOS"
      EXIT "BACK.BAT"

      NOTE: This assumes P: is mapped to a network volume containing
            \BKUPEXEC\DOS, the Backup Exec directory.

            This may not work unless added at the very end of the
            login script.


      CAUTION: Do not modify the SYSTEM login script!

   3. Run AUTOBACK to set up your schedule.

      NOTE: AUTOBACK adds the following lines to AUTOEXEC.BAT:

            AUTORES
            AUTOBACK /CHECK

   4. Remove the following lines from AUTOEXEC.BAT:

      AUTORES
      AUTOBACK /CHECK

      They are not needed; BACK.BAT contains these lines.

   5. Login as the user with supervisor equivalences before the scheduled
      backup time.

*  Consult your NetWare manuals for information on creating users,
   setting time restrictions and login scripts.




8. BACKUP CONSIDERATIONS

*  DOS.NKS

   This is a list of DOS files which is processed during Backup.

   Backup Exec will not back up these files:

     \dblspace.0*           Doublespace internal file
     \stacvol.*             Stacker internal file




9. RESTORE CONSIDERATIONS

*  Backup Exec's Restore operation affects the data on your
   system by restoring files and/or directories from backups.

*  Familiarize yourself with the following sections in the User Manual:

   *  Chapter 2 - Backup Exec Operations

      *  How to Restore Data
      *  How to Search for Files to Restore
      *  Restore Options

   *  Chapter 3 - Using <+> and <-> Keys for Quick File Selection

      *  Including Files for Restore and Compare
      *  Excluding Files for Restore and Compare


*  Selecting WHAT to Restore:

   *  The Restore Source window indicates your restore selections

   *  Backup Exec supports several methods of selecting files
      and/or directories to restore:

      *  Tape Level

         * selects information from all backups on a tape

      *  Backup Set Level

         * selects information from a particular backup set on a tape

      *  Directory Level

         * selects information from a particular directory in a backup
           set

      *  File Level

         * selects information about a file in a backup set

*  Selecting WHERE to Restore:

   *  Backup Exec supports a single restore destination drive

      NOTE:  Backup Exec pre-selects a default restore
             destination.  You MUST enter the Restore Destination window
             and select the appropriate drive destination if you do not
             want the default.

   *  Backup Exec V3.21 always maintains the original directory
      structure of the backup.  If necessary, directories are created on
      the destination drive.

   *  Re-directed Restore operations

      *  To restore to a directory other than the original:

         1. Press <+> to activate the Include Files window.

         2. In the Target Path field, specify your restore path.

                 example: \TEST

         3. Choose your restore destination.

                 example: D:

         *  Backup Exec V3.21 will re-direct the original directory
            structure to the specified drive and target path.

                 result: D:\TEST

*  Restoring NetWare Binderies

   *  Under a very limited set of circumstances, restoring NetWare files will
      require two steps.

      If ALL of the following are TRUE:

         a) you are restoring from a fully cataloged set
         b) you want to restore the Netware bindery files
         c) you have explicitly selected \SYSTEM and it subdirectories
            using <SPACEBAR> or <+>
         d) ALL other selections are alphabetically after \SYSTEM

      Restore in the following way:

         1) Restore your selections and press <Y> when prompted to restore
            bindery information.

            This step will restore the NetWare binderies and all the data
            you selected EXCEPT any subdirectories of \SYSTEM

         2) Reselect the \SYSTEM directory and press <N> when prompted
            to restore the binderies.

            This step will restore the subdirectories of \SYSTEM

