Windows NT SERVER 
 
USER MANUAL - SERVER EDITION 
VERSION 5.0 
 
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Table of Contents 
 
Preface 
About This Manual 
Conventions 
Registering Your Software 
Backing Up Your Master Disks 
 
Chapter 1 - Introduction 
Features and Benefits 
System Requirements 
Software Requirements 
Hardware Requirements 
How to Use This Manual 
Instructions Given in This Manual 
 
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 
Where the Software is Installed 
Installing the Software 
Installing the Loader Driver 
Starting Backup Exec 
The Menu Bar 
The Selection Bar 
Displayed at the Bottom of Your Screen 
 
Chapter 3 - Basic Operations 
Performing a Backup 
Selecting Drives to Back Up 
Performing a Verify 
Performing a Restore 
Restoring an Entire Drive 
Aborting a Backup or Restore 
Job Status Window 
Networks Window 
 
Chapter 4 - Advanced Operations 
Advanced Backup 
Selecting and Backing Up a Directory/File 
Backup Methods 
Password Protecting a Backup 
Performing a Transfer 
Advanced Restore 
Restoring Directories/Files 
Searching for Files 
File Version 
Restoring Compressed Files 
Advanced File Selection 
Backup and Transfer 
Disk Grooming 
Restore 
Starting Multiple Copies of Backup Exec 
Using Multiple .INI Files 
Associating a Tape Drive or Loader 
Tape Drive and Loader Conflicts 
 
Chapter 5 - Automating Your Backup 
Selection Lists 
Saving Selection Lists 
Using Selection Lists 
Deleting Selection Lists 
Editing Selection Lists 
Special Selection Lists 
Jobs 
Creating Jobs 
Editing Jobs 
Deleting Jobs 
Job Options 
Adding Jobs to the Program Manager 
Minimizing Jobs 
Adding Jobs to the Menu 
Invoking a Job on the Command Line 
Scheduling Jobs 
Jobs Created During Installation 
Using the Launcher 
 
Chapter 6 - Backup Strategies 
Choosing a Backup Strategy 
Backup Methods 
Tape Rotation Schemes 
Keep a Backup Chart 
Disaster Preparation 
What is a Disaster? 
What is Disaster Preparation Planning? 
Key Elements of a Disaster Preparation Plan 
Security Planning 
Physical Security 
Password Protection 
 
Chapter 7 - Utilities 
Tape Utilities 
Eject Tape 
Erase Tape 
Retension Tape 
Format Tape 
Catalogs 
Search Catalogs 
Catalog a Tape 
Catalog Maintenance 
Log Files 
 
Chapter 8 - Help 
Accessing Help 
The Help Window 
The Help Menu Bar 
The Help Selection Bar 
Using Backup Exec Help 
Index 
Keyboard 
Commands 
Procedures 
Glossary 
 
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 
Troubleshooting Tips 
Error Message Table 
 
Appendix B - Using a Loader 
Tape Drive Loaders Supported 
Creating a Loader Definition 
Loader Settings 
Loader Setup 
What You Should Know About Loaders 
 
Appendix C - Glossary 
Glossary of Terms 
Glossary of Files 
 
Appendix D - Storage Exec 
Features and Benefits 
For More Information 
 
Preface 
 
About This Manual 
 
This comprehensive user manual provides detailed
information as well as procedures for using Backup Exec
for Windows NT AS - Server Edition (Backup Exec).  The
manual is organized into chapters, beginning with the
basics and moving on to more advanced topics. 
 
Before using this software, you should have a working
knowledge of the computer and its operating conventions.
If you need to review these techniques, refer to the
documentation that came with your computer. 
 
Conventions 
 
Numbered lists (1., 2., 3) indicate step-by-step
instructions.  These steps must be executed in the order
presented. 
 
Text that you are required to type on the keyboard is
shown in a lowercase font similar to what you would see
on your screen.  The text to be typed is preceded by the
word Type and followed by the key(s) to press. 
 
Example:	Type: a:setup and press <Enter>. 
 
Note: If you are using a mouse, the following terms are
used: 
 
Click		Press the mouse button once. 
Double-click	Press the mouse button twice (quickly). 
Check/Uncheck	Click on the check box or press
		<Spacebar>. 
 
Key strokes appear in angle brackets (< >). 
 
Example:	<Enter> 
 
Key stroke combinations appear in one set of angle
brackets and are joined by a plus sign (+). 
 
Example:	<Shift + F1> 
 
Registering Your Software 
 
To register your copy of this software, complete and mail
the Product Registration card.  Registering your software
allows us to continue providing the highest quality
technical support while keeping you informed about
product developments. 
 
Please send us any change of address so you can continue
to receive notices about this product. 
 
Backing Up Your Master Disks 
 
Before installing or upgrading your software,
write-protect the original diskettes, make a copy of them
and store the original diskettes in a safe place. 
 
Chapter 1 
 
Introduction 
 
Backup Exec for the Windows NT AS - Server Edition
(Backup Exec) is the next generation of high-performance
data protection software.  Designed to run under
Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows NT AS, Backup
Exec offers network administrators the simplest approach
to data backup and restore operations.  Through its use
of Windows' Graphical User Interface (GUI), management of
data on local and remote drives is reduced to a simple
click of a mouse. 
 
Features and Benefits 
 
Ease of Use
 
-  Windows-based Solution - includes pull-down menus,
selection bar, and icons.  A graphical directory tree
allows quick navigation through drives and directories,
and a straightforward file selection system for software
operations. 
 
-  File Version - enables you to display a list of all
versions of a selected file that has been backed up to
tape.  The desired version could then be selected and
restored. 
 
-  Advanced File Selection - allows quick selection by
volume, directory, and/or file for inclusion or exclusion
in backup and restore operations. 
 
-  Open and Skipped File Handling - provides user-defined
handling of open files. 
 
- Backup Exec On-line Help - includes context-sensitive
help. 
 
-  Background Operation - runs in the background allowing
the user to simultaneously work in another application
program. 
 
-  Progress and Summary Statistics - provides progress
statistics during all tape operations. 
 
-  Comprehensive Log Files - contains information such as
files backed up, errors incurred during a tape operation,
and summary information. 
 
-  Event Viewer - check the information about the
applications operation using Microsofts Event Viewer. 
 
-  Multiple Backup Methods - five backup methods (Normal,
Copy, Differential, Incremental, and Daily) allow you to
back up all files or only those files that have been
created or modified.  Using these methods enables you to
develop a secure and effective plan for managing your
data. 
 
-  Data Compression - you can select compression; either
software or hardware (if supported by your hardware). 
 
-  High-performance Disk-based Catalogs - tape directory
information retained on the hard disk is easily and
quickly accessible without having to insert a tape. 
 
-  Automatic Backup - jobs can be created and scheduled
to allow backup operations to occur automatically and
unattended. 
 
-  E-Mail Notification - records and sends results of the
unattended backup operation. 
 
Compatibility 
 
-  Tape Compatibility - read and writes Microsoft Tape
Format, version 1.0; reads Maynard Tape Format, version
3.1; reads Sytos Plus Tape Format. 
 
-  Microsoft SQL Server - Recognizes tapes created by the
internal dump utility of the Microsoft SQL Server.  This
prevents SQL tapes from being accidentally over-written. 
 
High Performance 
 
-  Fast File Access (FFA) - takes advantage of
proprietary features found in some quarter-inch, 8mm, and
4mm (DAT) tape drives.  FFA quickly locates selected
files on a tape, thereby reducing the time needed to
perform a restore or verify operation. 
 
-  Multiple Copies - ability to start multiple copies of
Backup Exec to use multiple tape drives to perform more
than one operation (backup, restore, transfer, etc.)
simultaneously. 
 
-  Disk-based Catalogs - allows quick file selection and
retrieval.  Full catalogs provide very detailed file
information for easy identification of a desired file;
partial catalogs provide only the essentials.

Complete Windows NT AS Network Solution. 
 
-  Full Windows NT Advanced Server Support including
support for FAT, NTFS, HPFS, and the Windows NT Registry.
Full support ensures the back up of all Windows NT data,
including important user and system configuration data
and security information. 
 
-  Advanced Network Support - backs up shared data in
Windows for Workgroups, OS/2, and other Windows NT
workstations and servers, ensuring data protection for a
variety of operating systems on the Windows NT network. 
 
-  Disk Grooming - ability to use Windows NT's last
access date to transfer unused, static files from the
server to tape. 
 
-  Tape Drive Support - provides support for many 1/4"
cartridge, minicartridge, DLT, 4mm, and 8mm drives. 
 
-  Tape Drive Loader Support - an optional module that
provides support for single-slot tape drive loaders. 
 
-  Storage Exec for Windows NT AS - an optional data
management system that allows network administrators to
centralize administrative duties and automate the back up
of Windows NT servers.  For more information, call
1-800-327-2232. 
 
System Requirements 
 
The following are the minimum system requirements for
running Backup Exec. 
 
Software Requirements 
 
-  Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server Operating System
 
Hardware Requirements 
 
Computers 
 
-  80386, 80486, or Pentium systems; MIPS systems;
DEC Alpha systems 
 
-  A minimum of 2 MB of hard disk space (after Microsoft
Windows NT is installed). 
 
-  Printer(s) supported by Microsoft Windows NT
(optional - only needed to print log files) 
 
-  A mouse is recommended, but not required 
 
 
Note: Backup Exec is available in three versions:
Intel, MIPS, and DEC Alpha.  These versions are not
interchangeable.  Be sure you use the correct version for
your machine. 
 
Tape Drives, Loaders, and Controllers 
 
Backup Exec requires at least one tape drive or loader
and its appropriate tape controller card. 
 
-  Most DC6000, 4mm, and 8mm SCSI tape drives, including
those branded by Conner, Archive, Maynard, Exabyte, HP,
IBM, Iomega, Sony, WangDAT, and Wangtek.  Refer to the
Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List and the README.TXT
file on the Drivers diskette for a complete list of
devices that are supported. 
 
-  Most QIC-80 (DC2000) Minicartridge tape drives.
 
-  Many popular Autoloader devices, including those
manufactured by Conner, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, and ADIC.
Support for loaders is available separately.  For more
information, call 1-800-327-2232. 
 
-  Most SCSI controllers supported by Windows NT. 
 
How to Use This Manual 
 
This manual provides detailed installation and operating
instructions for Backup Exec.  The chapters in this
manual contain the following information: 
 
Chapter 2 
This chapter includes a software overview, step-by-step
instructions to install the software, instructions on
starting the software, and descriptions of the menus and
buttons. 
 
Chapter 3 
This chapter describes the procedures to perform basic
Backup, Verify, and Restore operations. 
 
Chapter 4 
This chapter describes the advanced capabilities of the
software.  The procedures described include selecting
specific directories/files for Backup and Restore
operations, performing a Transfer operation, and advanced
file selection (the ability to quickly include or exclude
groups of files from your Backup, Transfer, Restore, and
Verify operations). 
 
Chapter 5 
This chapter describes the procedure for automating your
backup so it will run unattended at a specified time. 
 
Chapter 6 
This chapter explains various backup strategies and how
to be prepared in the event of a disaster. 
 
Chapter 7 
This chapter describes the tape utilities used to
retension a tape, erase a tape, and format a DC2000 tape.
Also included is a description of catalog operations and
information about logfiles. 
 
Chapter 8 
This chapter explains the Backup Exec help information
and how to use this feature. 
 
Appendix A 
This appendix contains troubleshooting information and
descriptions of errors you may encounter and their
possible solutions. 
 
Appendix B 
This appendix describes procedures when using a loader. 
 
Appendix C 
This is a glossary containing a brief definition of terms
used in this manual.  Also included is a glossary of
files. 
 
Appendix D 
This appendix provides a brief description of the
features and benefits of Storage Exec. 
 
Instructions Given in This Manual 
 
The instructions given in this manual are written for
users performing the operations using a mouse.  If you
are familiar with keyboard commands, you can perform the
same operations using the keyboard.  If you need more
information about how to use Microsoft Windows NT, refer
to the Microsoft Windows NT User Guide. 
 
Chapter 2 
 
Getting Started 
 
If you do not have your tape drive installed, you should
install it before installing the software.  Refer to
your hardware installation manual to install your tape
drive.  Use Windows NT Setup to configure the tape drive
for use (refer to your Windows NT manual). 
 
The Backup Exec for Windows NT AS software diskette
contains an installation program that will automatically
load the software onto your system and set up the program
group in Windows NT. 
 
Where the Software is Installed 
 
The installation program will default to creating one
directory (BKUPEXEC) and three subdirectories on your
hard drive as follows: 
 
Directory/Subdirectory			Contains

\BKUPEXEC			One subdirectory, NT. 
\BKUPEXEC\NT			Backup Exec program files
				and two subdirectories,
				DATA and CATALOGS. 
\BKUPEXEC\NT\DATA		Data files for Backup Exec
\BKUPEXEC\NT\CATALOGS		Catalog files for Backup
				Exec. 
 
You will be prompted for the path for the directory and
subdirectory.  You may accept the default names
(BKUPEXEC and NT) or choose your own names. 
 
Installing the Software 
 
To install the Backup Exec software, follow these steps:
 
1.  Put the Backup Exec diskette in your diskette drive
(for this example, we will use drive A:). 
 
2.  From Windows' Program Manager, click on File. 
 
3.  Click on Run. 
 
4.  In the Command Line box, enter the letter of the
drive containing the Backup Exec diskette, followed
by a colon, followed by setup. 
 
5.  Click on OK. 
 
Note: In Windows NT, you could also run Setup from a
command line prompt in a DOS window or from File Manager. 
 
You will be prompted for the path name where the
executable files, data files, and catalog files will be
installed. 
 
6.  Enter the path name (enter the complete path). 
 
By default, the installation program will add the Backup
Exec Job Launcher to your Startup Group.  If you do not
want to automate your backups, click on the check box to
de-select this option. 
 
The Backup Exec items added to the program group include:


Backup Exec			the application program 
Backup Exec Job Launcher	the Launcher program 
Full Backup			a full backup job 
Incremental Backup		an incremental Backup 
README.TXT			a readme file 
Install Loader Support		the installation program
				to install loader software
 
You can exit the installation program at any time by
clicking on the Cancel button. 
 
7.  Insert Disk 2 when prompted and click OK. 
 
8.  Insert the Drivers disk when prompted and click OK. 
 
9.  Click on Yes to view the README file.  The README.TXT
file will be opened using Windows NTs NOTEPAD.EXE 
 
Note: It is strongly recommended that you read this file.
It contains information that may not be contained in this
manual. 
 
10.  Click on OK to exit the installation program. 
 
Installing the Loader Driver 
 
If you want to use a loader, you must purchase the
optional Loader Module for Backup Exec for Windows NT AS.
For more information, contact your dealer or call
1-800-327-2232. 
 
Note: This manual was written with loader information
included.  Any references to using Backup Exec with a
loader assumes that you have purchased and installed the
Loader Module for Backup Exec for Windows NT AS. 
 
The installation procedure to install the loader driver
is described in the Loader Manual that is included with
the Loader Module package.  Run the loader install
procedure after you have installed Backup Exec for
Windows NT AS. 
 
Starting Backup Exec 
 
Before you start the software, you must set up the
controller and tape devices you are using through
Windows NT Setup.  To start Backup Exec, double-click on
the Backup Exec icon. 
 
After starting Backup Exec, the software will determine
if any tape drive(s) are connected to your system. When
the software has completed its initialization process,
the Disk Drives window will open. 
 
The Disk Drives window displays an icon representing each
of your available hard drives and any network drives you
may have mapped. 
 
When the Ready message is displayed on the Status Bar,
you can begin your next operation.  If you are going to
perform an operation other than a backup, you may close
or minimize the Disk Drives window, if desired.
 
The Menu Bar 
 
After starting Backup Exec, a Menu bar will be displayed
across the top of your screen. 
 
The Menu bar contains the following selections: 
 
File			Under the File menu, you can print
			a log file, choose your printer or
			exit the software. 
 
Print			This prints a report.  The Print
			command will send the Backup Exec
			Log Files to your printer.  To
			print Log Files, double-click on
			the Log Files icon, highlight the
			log file(s) you want to print,
			click on File, and click on Print.
 
Printer Setup		This allows you to choose the
			printer for output. 
 
Exit			This allow you to quit the Backup
			Exec software. 
 
Tree			This allows you to control the
			level of directory information
			shown in the Directory Tree/File
			List window. 
 
Expand One Level	This allows you to display the
			directory one level below the
			currently selected directory in
			the Directory Tree window of the
			drive selected.  In the Networks
			window, you may also display one
			level below the currently
			displayed Domain or
			Server/Workstation.  If the icon
			includes a plus (+), there are
			additional levels that may be
			displayed.  If the icon contains
			a minus (-), the level is already
			expanded.  Only levels to which
			you have privileges will be
			expanded. You can also Expand One
			Level by: 
			-  double-clicking on the name
			field of an unexpanded item
			-  highlighting the unexpanded
			item and pressing <Enter>. 
 
Expand Branch		This allows you to display the
			entire directory tree below the
			currently selected directory in
			the Directory Tree window.  In the
			Networks window, you may also
			display all levels below the
			currently displayed Domain or
			Server/Workstation.  If the icon
			includes a plus (+), there are
			additional levels that may be
			displayed.  If the icon contains
			a minus (-), the level is already
			expanded.  Only levels to which
			you have privileges will be
			expanded. 
 
Expand All		This allows you to display the
			entire directory tree of the
			network drive displayed in the
			active window.  If the icon
			includes a plus (+), it will
			change to a minus (-).  If the
			icon contains a minus (-), the
			level is already expanded.  Only
			levels to which you have
			privileges will be expanded. 
 
Collapse Branch		In the Directory Tree window,
			all levels below the currently
			selected directory will not be
			displayed.  In the Networks
			window, all levels below the
			currently displayed Domain or
			Server/Workstation will not be
			displayed.  If the icon includes
			the minus (-), it will change to
			a plus(+) when the branch is
			collapsed. 
 
View			This allows you to change file
			and directory views in the
			Directory Tree/File List window. 
 
Tree and Directory	This changes the active
			Directory Tree/File List window
			to display two list box windows:
			-  The left window displaying the
			Directory Tree 
			-  The right window displaying
			the File List. 
 
Tree Only		This changes the active
			Directory Tree/File List window
			to show only the Directory Tree. 
 
Directory Only		This changes the active
			Directory Tree/File List window
			to show only the active directory. 
 
Split			This allows you to adjust the
			position of the divider bar in
			the Directory Tree/File List
			window. 
 
All File Details	This changes the File List to
			display the name, size, modified
			date, modified time, and
			attributes of the files and
			subdirectories in the active
			directory. When All File Details
			is selected, buttons are provided
			in the File List window.  These
			File List buttons enable you to
			sort the files based on the
			criteria specified on the button.
			The size of the buttons within
			the window may be changed by
			moving the mouse pointer to the
			size bar, located on the right
			side of each button. 
 
Fonts			This allows you to change the
			font that Backup Exec uses to
			display the names of files and
			directories.  You can change: 
			-  Font - Select a font from the
			list 
			-  Font Style - Select a style for
			the font from the list 
			-  Size - Select a point size for
			the font from the list 
			-  Display Lowercase for FAT
			Drives - Select this for lowercase
			characters if you do not want
			uppercase characters (FAT drives
			only) 
			-  Display Lowercase for All
			Drives - Select this for lowercase
			characters on all drives. A sample
			of the font, style, and point size
			selected is displayed in the
			Sample window.  Changing the font
			affects all directory windows,
			including network windows. 
 
Operations		The Operations window contains
			the primary functions of the
			Backup Exec software. 
 
Backup			This copies selected files from
			disk to tape. 
 
Transfer		This moves selected files from
			disk to tape; after the data is
			backed up and verified, you are
			prompted to delete the files from
			the disk. 
 
Restore			This copies files from tape to
			disk. 
 
Verify			This compares the data on the tape
			to the data on the disk.  If the
			Verify Tape Data option is
			selected, this will only verify
			the data on the tape. 
 
Display Info		This button displays a list of all
			versions of the selected file that
			have been backed up to tape. 
 
Search Catalogs		This searches the catalog(s) of
			one or more fully cataloged tapes
			for directories and/or file names. 
 
Catalog a Tape		This reads the tape and adds a
			tapes catalog information
			(Backup Sets and directory and
			file information) to the catalog
			on the disk. 
 
Catalog Maintenance	This lists all cataloged tapes and
			allows conversion of cataloged
			tapes from full to partial.  You
			can also remove (delete) tapes
			from the catalog on the disk. 
 
Eject Tape		This rewinds the tape and ejects
			the tape from the tape drive.  You
			can only eject a tape from a drive
			that supports electronic tape
			ejection.  If your tape drive does
			not support electronic tape
			ejection, you will be notified
			when the tape has finished
			rewinding so you can manually
			remove the tape. 
 
Erase Tape		This removes data and sensitive 
			information from a tape. 
 
Retension Tape		This signals the tape drive to run
			the tape its entire length and
			rewind, at a fast speed, to evenly
			tension the tape. This operation
			is not necessary on 4mm and 8mm
			tape drives. 
 
Format Tape		This will begin the process of
			formatting a DC2000 tape.
			Formatting can take several hours
			to complete. 
 
Connect Network Drive	This button displays a list of
			available drives and enables you
			to connect to shared directories
			on the network. 
 
Disconnect Network
Drive			This operation enables you to
			disconnect from any shared
			directory on the network.  If you
			are connected to more than one
			shared directory, a list is 
			displayed in the Disconnect
			Network Drive box. 
 
Select			This menu contains functions used
			for file selection. 
 
Check			This places a check mark in the
			check boxes of highlighted
			selections.  If the item is a
			shared volume, the root directory
			of the item is selected.  If the
			item selected is not shared, but
			contains shared items, the root
			directories of the shared items
			are selected.  A black X indicates
			a full selection (if any items are
			contained within the selection,
			all items were selected).  A gray
			X indicates a partial selection
			(if any items are contained within
			the selection, some of the items
			were selected).  Selection of a
			share is only possible if the
			share is available on the network
			and you have privileges to the
			share.  You can also check an item
			by highlighting the unchecked item
			and pressing <Spacebar>. 
 
Uncheck			This removes a check mark from the
			check boxes of highlighted
			selections.  If the item is a
			shared volume, the root directory
			of the selected item is
			deselected.  If the item selected
			is not shared, but contains shared
			items, the root directories of the
			shared items are deselected.  You
			can also uncheck an item by
			highlighting the checked item and
			pressing <Spacebar> 
 
Advanced		This displays a dialog that
			provides an easy way to choose
			groups of directories and/or files
			or shared volumes for Backup Exec
			operations. 
 
Uncheck All		This removes all check marks (even
			from items not selected) in all
			windows. 
 
Include Subdirectories	This includes all subdirectories
			when selecting a drive or
			directory. 
 
Save Selections		This saves the current list of
			file selections with a user
			specified name. 
 
Use Selections		This displays selection lists that
			can be used to select files. 
 
Delete Selections	This removes selection lists from
			the Use Selections list. 
 
Edit Selections		This allows you to edit an
			existing Selection list. 
 
Jobs			Allows you to set up or run user
			created jobs.  A numbered list of
			previously created jobs is
			displayed in this drop-down menu.
			Selecting a job from the list will
			run the job.  Jobs may be selected
			by number. 
 
Setup			This allows you to create, edit,
			delete, run and schedule jobs.
			You can also create icons to
			represent these jobs and add them
			to a group in the Program Manager. 
 
Settings		The Settings menu allows you to
			custom configure the Backup Exec
			software.  The defaults are shown
			in [ ]. 
 
Preferences		This allows you to set the
			following default options: 
 
			Display Options 
			-  Display Selection Bar [YES] 
			-  Display Status Bar [YES] 
			-  Display progress
			   indicator [YES] 
 
			Verify Option 
			-  Compare to disk [NO] 
			-  Use tape data only [YES] 
 
			Eject Option 
			-  Eject tape on exit [NO] 
 
			Network Share Options 
			-  Show default shares only [YES] 
			-  Show user shares only [NO] 
			-  Show all shares [NO] 
 
Backup			This allows you to set the
			following default backup options: 
			-  Verify after backup [NO] 
			-  Include catalogs in backup [NO] 
			-  Replace files on tape [YES] 
			-  Append to files on tape [NO] 
			-  Method [Normal] 
			-  Skip open files [NO] 
			-  Compression (Hardware or
			   Software) [NO] 
 
Restore			This allows you to set the
			following default restore options: 
 
			-  Verify after restore [NO] 
			-  Restore over existing
			   files [NO] 
			-  Skip if file exists [NO] 
			-  Prompt before restoring if
			   file exists [NO] 
			-  Skip if existing file is
			   more recent [NO] 
			-  Prompt if existing file is
			   more recent [YES] 
 
Logging			This allows you to set the
			following default options for
			File Logging: 
 
			-  Number of log sessions to
			   keep [99] 
			-  Print current session when
			   finished [NO] 
			-  Summary information only [YES] 
			-  Summary information and files
			   processed [NO] 
			-  Summary information, files,
			   and file details [NO] 
			-  Log file base name [BEX] 
 
Catalogs		This allows you to set the
			following default options for
			cataloging: 
 
			-  Full cataloging [YES] 
			-  Use more memory for speed [YES] 
			-  Use tape-based catalogs [YES] 
			-  Remove unused catalogs after
			-  Days to keep (if Remove unused
			   catalogs after is selected,
			   specify 1-365 days, after which
			   unused catalogs will be deleted
			   from your \CATALOGS directory)
			-  Current Path (location where
			   catalogs are currently located)
			-  Catalog Drive (drive where
			   catalogs are currently located) 
			-  Catalog Path (location where
			   catalogs are currently located) 
 
Hardware		This allows you to select a tape
			drive if you have more than one
			drive attached to your system.
			You can also Enable Loader Support
			and select a loader.  The tape
			drive and/or loader you select
			will be your default tape drive
			and loader. 
 
Loader			This allows you to set up your
			loader, including: 
 
			-  Magazine Name and size 
			-  Group Name and Slots 
			-  Abort job at end of group 
 
Window			This selection allows you to set
			the method of displaying your
			windows.  This includes a 
			drop-down menu of the minimized
			windows you can open (a check
			mark indicates the window that
			currently has the focus). 
 
Cascade			This rearranges the open windows
			so that they all overlap, leaving
			the title bar of each window
			visible. 
 
Tile			This resizes open windows and
			places them adjacent to one
			another so that they are all
			visible on the screen. 
 
Refresh			This updates the contents of the
			active window. 
 
Close All		This closes all but the
			application window.  Disks, Tapes,
			Log Files, and Networks (if
			selected) will be minimized. 
 
Arrange Icons		This aligns all of the minimized
			window icons on the display. 
 
Help			This starts the on-line help
			facility. 
 
Contents		Displays Backup Exec Help Index 
 
Search for Help on	Get Backup Exec Help by searching
			to Help topics 
 
How to Use Help		Get instructions on how to use
			Help 
 
About Backup Exec	Displays information about Backup
			Exec, including the application
			name, version number, and
			copyright information. 
 
The Selection Bar 
 
A Selection bar is displayed under the Menu bar across the
top of the screen.  The selection bar contains "buttons"
you click on to perform operations. 
 
Buttons			Description
(left to right) 
 
Backup			This button starts a backup
			operation. 
 
Restore			This button starts a restore
			operation. 
 
Connect Network Drive	This button displays a list of
			available drives and enables you
			to connect to shared directories
			on the network. 
 
Disconnect Network
Drive			This operation enables you to
			disconnect from any shared
			directories on the network.  If
			you are connected to more than one
			shared directory, a list is
			displayed in the Disconnect
			Network Drive box. 
 
Display Info		This button displays a list of all
			versions of the selected file that
			have been backed up to tape. 
 
Catalog			This button signals Backup Exec to
			read the tape and adds the tapes
			catalog information (Backup Sets,
			directory, and file information)
			to the catalog on the disk. 
 
Search			This button starts the catalog
			search operation. 
 
Eject Tape		This button rewinds the tape and
			ejects the tape from the tape
			drive.  You can only eject a tape
			from a drive that supports
			electronic tape ejection.  If
			your tape drive does not support
			electronic tape ejection, you will
			be notified when the tape has
			finished rewinding so you can
			manually eject the tape. 
 
Erase Tape		This button removes data from a
			tape.  A Secure erase may be
			selected if the tape contains
			sensitive information. 
 
Check			This button places a check mark
			in the check box(es) of
			highlighted selections. 
 
Uncheck			This button removes the check
			mark from the check box(es) of
			highlighted selections. 
 
Advanced		This button allows you to quickly
			choose groups of files for Backup
			Exec operations. 
 
Exit			This button lets you exit the
			Backup Exec software. 
 
Displayed at the Bottom of Your Screen 
 
When you start Backup Exec, the Disk Drives window is
open and there are icons at the bottom of your screen for
Networks, Tapes, and Log Files.  If you close the Disk
Drives window, an icon for Drives (Disk Drives) will also
appear at the bottom of your screen.  Whether you have
icons at the bottom of the screen or open windows when
you start Backup Exec is determined by their status at
the time you exit Backup Exec. 
 
Also, across the bottom of the Backup Exec window, you
will find the Status Bar.  Messages about the status of
Backup Exec are displayed here.  Displaying the Status
bar is optional. 
 
Chapter 3 
 
Basic Operations 
 
In this chapter, you will learn basic backup, verify, and
restore operations.  These basic operations are performed
on entire drives or multiple drives.  More advanced
operations (e.g., operations performed on specific
directories and files) are described in Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 tells you how to automate your backup. 
 
Performing a Backup 
 
There are several important factors for you to consider
when backing up your data.  Perhaps some data is more
important than other data; maybe some data is
confidential; maybe it is all equally important and
confidential.  Developing a backup strategy to suit your
needs will provide you with the protection you require.
Chapter 6 contains information to help you develop a
backup strategy you can apply to these operations. 
 
For these basic operations examples, let us say your
system has the following hardware: 
 
-  Hard drives C, D, and E 
-  One Tape Drive 
 
To get started, let us consider the data on drive C to be
somewhat more important than the data on drives D and E.
Therefore, you decide to back up drive C separately.
First we will back up drive C and then do a second backup
of drives D and E. 
 
Selecting Drives to Back Up 
 
On the left side of each disk drive icon displayed in the
Disk Drives window is a small check box.  When the mouse
pointer is over the check box, the pointer changes to a
pen.  Using the pen, click on the check box to select the
drive.  The X indicates the drive has been selected.  If
you select a wrong disk drive, clicking on the X erases
the X and removes the disk drive from the selection.  You
can also select one or more drives by clicking on the
drive icon and clicking on the button called Check (in
the Selection Bar); to de-select one or more drives, click
on the button called Uncheck.  You can use Uncheck All
(under Select in the Menu bar) to cancel all selected
drives and start over. 
 
Backing Up an Entire Drive (e.g., drive C only) 
 
1.  Select drive C. 
2.  Click on the Backup button. 
 
This will open up the Backup window. 
 
The Backup window has the backup defaults selected.   You
can override the settings (making changes here does not
affect your default settings).  You can enter a Tape Name
and a Backup Set Label (each may be up to 50 characters). 
 
3.  Click on OK when you are ready to begin your backup.
Click on Cancel if you do not want to proceed. 
 
While your backup is running, the Job Status - Backup
window will be displayed. 
 
Since this is the Windows NT environment, you may let the
backup run in the background while you go on to perform
other tasks.  If you plan to do this, keep in mind, if you
selected to back up open files or wait for open files to
close, Backup Exec may issue prompts requiring a response
from you. 
 
Note: When Backup Exec is running in the background, the
minimized Backup Exec icon is animated during the
operation.  When the animation stops, the operation is
completed. 
 
4.  Click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Backing Up Multiple Drives (e.g., drive D and drive E) 
 
1.  Select drive D and drive E. 
2.  Click on the Backup button. 
 
This will open up the Backup window.  The Backup window
has the backup defaults selected.  You may override the
settings (making changes here does not affect your default
settings). 
 
Settings and options are specific to each backup set
(drive) backed up; changing the settings for one backup
set does not change the settings for other backup sets.
A scroll bar will appear if you are backing up more than
one drive.  Use the scroll bar to scroll to the next or
previous backup set.  You can also provide a label for
the Backup set. 
 
3.  Click on OK when you are ready to begin your backup.
Click on Cancel if you do not want to proceed. 
 
While your backup is running, the Job Status - Backup
window will be displayed. 
 
Performing a Verify 
 
The Verify operation either compares the data on the
tape with the data on the hard disk or verifies the
integrity of the tape, depending on the verify method you
select under Settings/Preferences in the Menu bar.
Performing a Verify ensures the integrity of the data
backed up.  The files that do not verify (because they
are different or missing) are listed in the Summary
window (the bottom part of the Job Status window).  If
you are verifying using Verify Tape Data and files do not
verify, the tape may be bad.  Additional details about
files that failed to verify are provided in the log file
created as a result of the verify operation. 
 
To perform a Verify operation, follow these steps: 
 
1.  Double-click on the Tapes icon. 
 
2.  Select the tape you want to verify. 
 
3.  Click on Operations in the Menu bar. 
 
4.  Click on Verify in the drop down menu. 
 
This will open the Verify window. 
 
The information displayed in "Tape information" refers
to the tape that is currently in the tape drive.  Two
verification methods are available.  The Compare to disk
method compares the data on the tape to the data on the
disk; the Use tape data only method performs a validation
check on the data on the tape.  If you choose the Compare
to disk method, you can select the drive and/or the path
of the data on the disk to be compared with the data on
the selected tape.  The Browse button shown in this
window is used to help you find the correct path name if
you are going to verify information in a different
location than where the information was originally
located. 
 
5.  Click on OK to start the verify operation. 
 
6.  Click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Performing a Restore 
 
There are many reasons why you may have to perform a
restore.  Perhaps you transferred data off your hard disk
to create more storage space and now you need the data
back on your hard disk.  Maybe you deleted some data by
mistake.  Maybe your hard disk had to be replaced.  For
whatever reason, you will be glad you have a valid Backup
Exec backup from which you can retrieve your data. 
 
Restoring an Entire Drive 
 
To perform a restore operation, follow these steps: 
 
1.  Double-click on the Tapes icon located at the bottom
of your screen. 
 
This will open up the Tapes window.  Displayed on the
left side of the Tapes window are the tape(s) you have
created.  The Backup Sets are displayed are displayed on
the right side of the window. 
 
2.  Click on the tape that contains the data you want to
restore. 
 
A list of all Backup Sets for the selected tape will be
displayed in the right side window (if the tape was at
least partially cataloged).  On the left side of each
Backup Set icon displayed is a small check box.  When you
move the mouse pointer over the check box, the pointer
changes to a pen. 
 
3.  Using the pen, click in the check box to select the
Backup Set for the drive you want to restore. 
 
The X indicates that the Backup Set has been selected for
the next restore operation.  If you select a wrong Backup
Set, clicking on the X will erase the X and remove the
Backup Set from the restore operation. 
 
4.  Click on the Restore button. 
 
This will open the Restore window. 
 
The Restore window has the restore defaults selected.
The Browse button shown in this window is used to help
you find the correct path name if you are going to restore
information to a different location than where the
information was originally located. 
 
5.  If desired, you may override the settings (making
changes here does not permanently affect your default
settings).  You can also select a different drive or
restore path. 
 
6.  Click on OK when you are ready to begin your restore. 
 
The Job Status - Restore window will be displayed. 
 
7.  Click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Aborting a Backup or Restore 
 
If you click on Abort during a Backup or Restore
operation, you are given the opportunity to confirm your
decision to abort.  If the operation is not currently
processing a file, the Backup Exec Abort window will be
displayed.  Select Yes or No. 
 
If the operation is currently processing a file, the
following window will be displayed. 
 
You are given the following choices: 
 
Button			Description 
 
Yes			This will abort the Backup or
			Restore operation immediately.
			You may get only part of a file
			backed up or restored. 
 
EOF			End of File.  This will abort the
			operation after completing the
			write operation of the current
			file being processed. 
 
Cancel			This will ignore the abort
			instruction and continue the
			Backup or Restore operation. 
 
Help			This will display help on the
			abort process. 
 
Job Status Window 
 
The Job Status window displays the status of the current
operation.  The Title Bar indicates the operation in
progress (e.g., Backup, Restore, Verify).  The following
information is displayed in the Job Status window: 
 
Set Information
x of y			This indicates that backup set x
			is currently being processed and y
			indicates the total number of
			backup sets in the current
			operation. 
 
Directories		This indicates the number of
			directories currently processed. 
 
Files			This indicates the number of files
			currently processed. 
 
Bytes			This indicates the number of bytes
			currently processed. 
 
Elapsed time		This indicates the amount of time
			used while performing this
			operation. 
 
Corrupt files		This indicates the number of
			corrupt files encountered while
			performing this operation. 
 
Skipped files		This indicates the number of files
			skipped while performing this
			operation. 
 
Source and destination
devices			The source and destination devices
			are displayed. 
 
Directory and file
being processed		This displays the directory and
			file currently being processed. 
 
Percentage of
completion		This indicates percentage of
			completion and the number of bytes
			currently processed.  A "Fuel
			gauge" is displayed that visually
			shows the percentage of completion
			for this operation. 
 
Summary			This contains statistics and error
			messages for this operation.  Use
			the arrow buttons to scroll
			through the information displayed
			in the Summary window.  This
			information is also contained in
			the logfile. 
 
You can click on Abort to terminate this operation or
click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Networks Window 
 
Double-clicking on the Networks icon will open the
Networks window.  The Networks window displays the
networks supported by your computer.  The networks shown
above, Microsoft Windows Network and NetWare Network, are
two examples. 
 
You may display one level below the currently displayed
Domain or Server/Workstation.  If the icon includes a
plus (+), there are additional levels that may be
displayed.  If the icon contains a minus (-), the level is
already expanded.  Only levels to which you have
privileges will be expanded.  You must have rights to
connect to and perform Backup, Transfer, or Restore
operations on anything selected in this window. 
 
Chapter 4 
 
Advanced Operations 
 
This chapter discusses the advanced operations of Backup
Exec.  The advanced operations include: 
 
-  Advanced Backup 
-  Transfer 
-  Advanced Restore 
-  Advanced File Selection 
 
Advanced Backup 
 
In Chapter 3, we described how to perform a basic backup.
The basic backup was performed on entire hard disk drives
or multiple hard disk drives.  Once you feel comfortable
performing the basic operations, you will then be ready
to use the more advanced operations (e.g., backing up
specific directories and files). 
 
Selecting and Backing Up a Directory/File 
 
To select and back up a specific directory or file
(or multiple directories or files), follow these steps: 
 
1.  Double-click on the drive containing the item(s) you
want to back up. 
 
A window for the selected drive will open and all the
directories and files contained on that drive will be
displayed.  If you are looking for a specific file,
double-click on the directory where the file is located.
If the file is located within several directories,
double-click on each directory until the desired file is
listed.  Use Tree in the Menu Bar for quick expansion of
the directory tree.  Select All File Details in the Menu
Bar to display buttons that enable you to sort the files
by name, size, modified date, modified time, and
attributes of the files and subdirectories in the active
directory. 
 
2.  On the left side of each directory and file is a
check box.  Click on the check box to select the directory
or file you want to back up. 
 
If you select a directory, all files contained in that
directory are selected.  You may select as many drives,
directories, and files as desired for the backup. 
 
To include all subdirectories in the directories selected
for this backup, click on Select in the Menu Bar.  If
there is a check mark to the left of Include
Subdirectories, all subdirectories (in the directories you
selected) will be included in the backup.  If there is no
check mark, click on Include Subdirectories.  If you do
not want to include subdirectories, be sure there is no
check mark to the left of Include Subdirectories (if it is
selected, click on Include Subdirectories to remove the
check mark). 
 
Note: Clicking on Include Subdirectories affects only
subsequent selections.  Selections made before clicking on
Include Subdirectories will not include subdirectories. 
 
3.  Click on the Backup button in the Selection Bar or
click on Operations and then click on Backup. 
 
This will open the Backup window. 
 
The information in the Backup window includes the defaults
selected in Settings/Backup in the Menu Bar.  You may
override these settings for this particular backup. 
 
The Backup window contains the following information: 
 
Tape Information	Settings and options in this group
			are specific to the entire Backup
			operation. 
 
Current Tape Name	The name of the tape currently in
			the tape drive is displayed on
			this line. 
 
Tape Name		Fill in a tape name of your choice
			or accept the default, which is
			Tape created on [todays date and
			time].  The Tape Name may be up to
			50 characters.  This entry is
			unavailable if you are appending
			to the tape. 
 
Password		A password may be entered, if
			desired.  Information about using
			passwords to protect your backup
			is discussed later in this
			chapter.  This entry is
			unavailable if you are appending
			to the tape. 
 
Compression		Hardware data compression is
			available only if it is supported
			by your tape drive.  Tapes
			containing data compressed by your
			hardware may not be portable to
			other tape drives.  If your tape
			drive does not support data
			compression, this option is grayed
			out.  Software data compression is
			available by checking this box.
			Selecting Software Compression
			will compress all files selected,
			on all volumes selected, for
			Backup or Transfer to tape.  Only
			Hardware or Software Compression
			may be selected; not both. 
 
Verify After Backup	If you want to perform a verify
			operation after your backup is
			complete, click on the check box
			next to this option.  It is
			recommended that this option be
			used. 
 
Include Catalogs	Catalogs are stored on your hard
			disk.  If you want to back up the
			catalogs to tape during the backup
			operation, click on the check box
			next to this option.  They are
			backed up in a separate Backup
			Set. 
 
Skip Open Files
Wait Time		If you check the Wait option,
			specify the number of seconds for
			Backup Exec to wait before
			retrying to back up the open file.
			If the file does not close during
			the wait period, it will be
			skipped. 
 
Operation		In this section, you can select
			Replace or Append.  Replace will
			replace the data currently on the
			tape.  Append will add the new
			backup data to the tape after the
			data currently on the tape,
			without overwriting the data
			currently on the tape.  The
			following rules apply to Append:
			you cannot Append to a blank tape
			or Append a Transfer to a tape
			created with the Backup operation.
			Append will appear grayed when not
			available. 
 
Set Information
1 of [x]		Settings and options in this group
			are specific to each Backup Set
			(disk drive) backed up.  The x
			indicates the number of backup
			sets being backed up on this tape.
			For example, when backing up only
			one drive, Set Information 1 of 1
			will be displayed.  A scroll bar
			will appear on the right side of
			the Backup Set if you are backing
			up more than one drive.  Use the
			scroll bar to scroll to the next
			or previous backup set. 
 
Drive Name		The drive name selected for backup
			is displayed here. 
 
Label			To better identify the contents
			of a Backup Set, you may enter a
			label in this field.  The Backup
			Set Label may be up to 50
			characters. 
 
Method			Select the backup method for this
			backup set.  The choices are
			Normal, Copy, Differential,
			Incremental, or Daily. Information
			about these five methods is
			discussed later in this chapter.
			To make your selection, click on
			the down arrow button located to
			the right of the Method field and
			click on your choice. 
 
Skip Open Files		Select Yes to skip open files, No
			to back up open files, or Wait for
			a specified period of time.  If
			the file does not close during the
			wait period, it will be skipped. 
 
Catalog			This option controls "on-disk"
			catalogs.  Select Full cataloging
			or Partial cataloging.  Full
			cataloging will include the tape
			name and date, all backup set
			names and dates, all
			subdirectories, and all file names
			and file detail.  Partial
			cataloging will include tape and
			backup set information only.
			File information is not included. 
 
4.  After making all of your choices for this window,
click on OK. 
 
The Job Status - Backup window will be displayed if you
selected Append.  If you selected Replace, the Replace
Information window will open. 
 
If you click on No, the Append Information window will
open. 
 
If you click on Yes, Backup Exec will search for the last
backup set on the tape and begin the backup.  If you click
No, another window will ask if you want to continue or
abort the backup.  Click on No to abort the backup; Yes
to prompt you to insert another tape.  If you click Yes,
insert another tape into the tape drive and click OK. 
 
Since this is the Windows NT environment, you may let the
backup run in the background while you go on to perform
other tasks.  If you plan to do this, keep in mind whether
you selected to skip open files, back up open files, or
wait for open files to close. 
 
5.  Click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Backup Methods 
 
There are five methods of backup available to you.  They
are: 
 
-  Normal 
-  Copy 
-  Differential 
-  Incremental 
-  Daily 
 
Normal Backup 
 
A Normal backup backs up all selected files and changes
the files status to indicate that is has been backed up
(resets the archive bit after the files are backed up).
The archive bit is a file attribute bit that indicates
whether or not the file has been modified or created since
the last Normal or Incremental backup. 
 
Typically, you should perform a backup using the Normal
method.  Once this backup is completed, your subsequent
backups can be either another Normal backup (where you
back up all selected drives, directories, and files) or
you can perform an Incremental or Differential backup
(where only changed or newly created files are backed up). 
 
Copy Backup 
 
A Copy backup backs up all selected files, but does not
affect the files backup status (does not reset the
archive bit). 
 
Differential Backup 
 
A Differential backup only backs up files that were
modified or created since the last Normal or Incremental
backup.  This backup does not affect the files backup
status (does not reset the archive bit). 
 
Incremental Backup 
 
An Incremental backup only backs up files that were
modified or created since the last Normal or Incremental
backup.  This backup changes the files status to indicate
that is has been backed up (resets the archive bit after
the files are backed up). 
 
Daily Backup 
 
The Daily Backup method backs up all files with todays
date (created or changed today).  The Daily Backup method
does not affect the files backup status (does not reset
the archive bit). 
 
Be sure to read Chapter 6, Strategies, for more
information on what to back up and when to back up.  Using
these backup methods properly will enable you to set up an
easy and efficient backup strategy. 
 
Password Protecting a Backup 
 
When starting a Backup or Transfer operation, if you
select to Replace data on the tape, you can assign a
password to the tape in the Backup (or Transfer) window.
In each case, the password is assigned to the tape and
applies to all Backup Sets on the tape (including future
Backups Sets appended to the tape). 
 
It is important to remember the password used on your
tapes.  There is no way to recover data from a tape with
a forgotten password. 
 
If you forget the password for a tape, you can use the
tape again by performing an erase operation, however,
erasing the tape removes all data from the tape
(including the password). 
 
Note	Choose a personal password that is easy for you
to remember.  Write it down and put it in a safe place for
reference.  Use this same password whenever you protect
your backups.  If you forget your password, your protected
backups cannot be restored by anyone, including technical
support personnel. 
 
Performing a Transfer 
 
This option is used to transfer specific directories
and/or files from your hard disk to tape.  Maybe you
want to remove data that is not being used but is vital
to retain.  Maybe you need more space on your hard disk.
Maybe you are moving the data to another computer.  The
Transfer operation will copy information from disk to
tape, verify the information on the tape, and then delete
the information from the disk. 
 
In this example, we will perform a transfer of one
directory.  By making multiple selections, you could
transfer several directories or files. 
 
To perform a transfer operation: 
 
1.  In the Drives window, double-click on the drive
containing the directory you want to transfer. 
 
2.  Check the directory you want to transfer. 
 
3.  Click on Transfer under Operations in the Menu bar. 
 
This will open the Transfer window. 
 
The information in the Transfer window includes the
defaults selected in Settings/Backup in the Menu Bar.
You may override these settings for this particular
backup.  You can enter a Tape Name and a Backup Set Label
(each may be up to 50 characters). 
 
When performing a Transfer, the only Backup method
available is Copy.  Also, you cannot Append a Transfer to
a tape that was created with the Backup operation. 
 
4.  After making your selections in the Transfer window,
click on OK to start the transfer operation. 
 
The transfer operation will automatically perform a verify
operation after the data is backed up.  If the
verification of data fails, the Transfer operation will
stop and you will be notified of the failure.  If you get
a verification failure, investigate the file(s) that
failed to verify (use the Log File Viewer), correct the
problem, and start the Transfer operation again. 
 
After the data is backed up and verified, the Copy Tape
window will open. 
 
5.  If you want to make another copy, insert another tape
and click on the Yes button.  If you do not want another
copy, click on the No button. 
 
The next window to open is the Erase window. 
 
6.  If you want to erase the data, click on the Yes
button.  If you do not want to erase the data, click on
the No button. 
 
Important: When performing a Transfer operation, be sure
no other users are adding files to the directory or
directories where you are about to delete data.  Any
files added during the Transfer may be deleted without
being backed up. 
 
7.  When the operation is completed, click on the OK
button. 
 
Advanced Restore 
 
In Chapter 3, we described the steps required to perform
a basic restore (i.e., restoring an entire drive).  In
this chapter, we will discuss the steps required to
perform an advanced restore (i.e., restoring specific
directories/files and restoring to another location). 
 
Restoring Directories/Files 
 
To perform a restore operation: 
 
1.  Double-click on the Tapes icon located at the bottom
of your screen.  This will open the Tapes window. 
 
The Tapes window displays the tape(s) created on the left
side of the window and the Backup Sets of the highlighted
tape on the right side of the window. 
 
2.  Click on the tape that contains the data you want to
restore. 
 
3.  To restore a particular directory or file from the
backup set, double-click on the backup set to display the
directories and files contained in the backup set. 
 
If the backup set icon contains a "?" instead of a "+",
you will be prompted to catalog the backup set.  Put a
check mark next to each directory and/or file you want to
restore. 
 
4.  Click on the Restore button in the Selection Bar or
click on Operations and then click on Restore. 
 
This will open the Restore window. 
 
The information in the Restore window includes the
defaults selected in Settings/Restore in the Menu Bar.
You may override these settings for this particular
restore. 
 
5.  If you want, make changes to the settings for this
restore. 
 
The Restore window contains the following information: 
 
Tape Information	Settings and options in this group
			are specific to the entire
			restore operation. 
 
Tape Name		The name of the tape you have
			selected to restore from is
			displayed on this line. 
 
Verify after Restore	If you want to perform a verify
			operation after your restore is
			complete, click on the check box
			next to this option.  The Verify
			operation compares the data on the
			tape with the data on the hard
			disk, regardless of the verify
			method you select under
			Settings/Preferences in the Menu
			bar. 
 
Set Information
1 of [x]		Settings in this group are
			specific to each backup set you
			are restoring.  The x indicates
			the number of backup sets you have
			selected to restore from this
			tape.  For example, when restoring
			only one drive, Set Information 1
			of 1 will be displayed.  A scroll
			bar will appear if you are
			restoring more than one drive.
			Use the scroll bar to scroll to
			the next or previous backup set. 
 
Backup Label		The Backup Set label is displayed
			here. 
 
Restore to drive	The drive letter where the
			information will be restored to
			is displayed here.  For example,
			C: is displayed when it is the
			only drive on your system.  If you
			have additional drives or you are
			connected to a network, additional
			drives or shares may be selected
			by using the drop down list.
			Backup Exec will attempt to select
			the drive where the data was
			backed up from by default.  If the
			desired drive is not present in
			the drop-down list, you may enter
			the drive desired. 
 
Browse button		The Browse button is used to help
			you find the correct path name
			if you are going to restore
			information to a different
			location than where the
			information was originally
			located. 
 
Restore Path		Enter the path if you are
			restoring information to a
			different location than where the
			information was originally
			located.  The restored data will
			be appended to the end of the
			path specified. 
 
Restore Registry	By default, Registry information
			is backed up.  If you want to
			restore Registry information,
			select the Registry files and
			click on the check box. 
 
Restore File
Permissions		If you are restoring an NTFS
			drive, you can choose to restore
			the file permissions and directory
			permissions.  This information is
			automatically backed up, however,
			you have the option to restore
			files and directories without
			restoring permissions that may be
			outdated. 
 
Preserve Tree		When restoring a file (or multiple
			files), selecting this option will
			restore the information, including
			the original directory structure
			from where the file(s) were backed
			up.  Otherwise, not selecting this
			option will restore all file(s)
			to the path specified. 
 
6.  Click on OK when you are ready to begin your restore. 
 
A Job Status - Restore window will be displayed.  If you
have the wrong tape in the tape drive, Backup Exec will
prompt you to insert the correct tape.   If your restore
default options include Prompt before restoring if file
exists or Prompt if existing file is more recent, you may
be prompted. 
 
7.  Click on Yes (restore the file) or No (do not restore
the file) for each prompt received.  Click on Yes to All
if you want to restore all files without being prompted
for each.  Click on Cancel to abort the restore operation. 
 
8.  When the operation is completed, click on OK. 
 
Important: If Registry or Active System Files were
restored, a message will be displayed that advises you to
shutdown and restart the computer where the files were
restored.  Restarting that computer allows the changes to
take effect. 
 
Searching for Files 
 
You can search fully cataloged tapes for file(s) you want
to restore.  If the tape is not cataloged, use the
Catalog a Tape option under Operations in the Menu Bar. 
 
File Version 
 
The File Version feature enables you to display a list of
all versions of a file that have been backed up to tape. 
 
1.  Locate the file through either the Drives window or
the Tapes window. 
 
2.  Double-click on the file, or click on the file and use
the Display Info button, to begin the File Version search. 
 
Backup Exec will search all of your tape catalogs and list
the file version(s).  The Search Results window lists the
following information: 
 
-  File name 
-  File size (in bytes) 
-  File modification date 
-  File modification time 
-  Path (location at the time of backup) 
-  Backup Set containing the file 
-  Name of the tape containing the file 
 
Note: When Backup Exec performs a file version search, it
searches for all versions of the file that have the same
path (i.e., the file is located in the same directory). 
 
3.  Check the version of the file you want to restore and
start the restore. 
 
This will open the Restore window.  Select your options,
if desired, and click OK.  Backup Exec will prompt you to
insert the correct tape. 
 
Restoring Compressed Files 
 
Files that were backed up or transferred using software
compression will be uncompressed when they are restored. 
 
To restore a file that spans more than one tape, Backup
Exec must begin with the first tape containing the file to
be restored and continue with each successive tape
containing the file. 
 
Advanced File Selection 
 
Advanced file selection enables you to quickly select
groups of files to be included in or excluded from your
Backup, Transfer, Restore, and Verify operations. 
 
Backup and Transfer 
 
Advanced File Selection for Backup and Transfer enables
you to: 
 
-  Include or exclude files 
-  Define file specifications 
-  Include subdirectories 
-  Define selection criteria 
-  Modified files 
-  Files created or modified within a specific timeframe 
-  Files not accessed in a specified number of days 
 
To make your Advanced File Selections: 
 
1.  Select the drive(s) you are going to back up or
transfer.  Alternatively, you can select the drive(s) in
the Advanced File Selection - Backup window. 
 
2.  Click on Select in the Menu Bar and click on Advanced
or click on the Advanced button in the Selection Bar. 
 
The Advanced File Selection - Backup window will open. 
 
The following choices are available in the Advanced File
Selection - Backup window: 
 
Include or Exclude	Select whether to Include or
			Exclude all files that meet your
			file 	specifications.  Include
			is the default.  Click on Exclude
			if you want to exclude files. 
 
File Specification	Specify where Backup Exec should
			look, and what to look for, when
			selecting files that will be
			included in or excluded from your
			Backup or Transfer operation. 
 
Drive			Select the drive that contains the
			files you want to include or
			exclude.  Click on the down arrow
			located to the right of the drive
			field to scroll to other drives
			that are available. 
 
Path			Enter any available directory or
			subdirectory on the drive
			selected.  Enter the full path to
			the subdirectory (do not include
			the drive identifier).  For
			example, if you selected drive C:
			and the subdirectory is data in
			the database directory, your full
			path would be \database\data. 
 
File			Specify any files to be included
			or excluded.  The use of wildcards
			is permitted.  The asterisk (*)
			in a file name or extension is a
			wildcard character that represents
			all characters occupying any
			remaining position in the file
			name or extension.  The question
			mark (?), the wildcard for a
			single character, is also
			supported.  For example, to
			exclude all files with the .exe
			extension, type the following: 
			*.exe 
			The default for File is *.*, which
			means every file name with every
			extension will be selected. 
 
Include Subdirectories	Choosing to Include Subdirectories
			will include all subdirectories
			contained within all directories
			that are part of your selections.
			If the operation is beginning at
			the root level of a disk
			(e.g., drive C:), all directories
			and subdirectories on that disk
			will be included.  If you entered
			a specific path (directory), all
			of the subdirectories contained
			within that directory will be
			included. 
 
Selection Criteria	The selection criteria defined
			here enables you to select: 
			-  Only modified files 
			-  Files dated within this range
			-  Only files not accessed in the
			last [number of] days 
 
Only modified files	Choosing Only modified files will
			include or exclude all files that
			have changed or were created since
			the last Normal or Incremental
			backup. 
 
Files dated within
this range		Choosing Files dated within this
			range will include or exclude all
			files that have a modified date
			within the range of dates
			specified.  You must specify a
			beginning (From) and ending (To)
			date. 
 
Only files not
accessed in the last
[number of] days	Choosing Only files not accessed
			in the last [number of] days will
			include or exclude all files that
			have not been accessed within the
			last number of days specified.
			You must specify the number of
			days.  This is grayed if the drive
			does not preserve last access
			dates (NTFS and HPFS file systems
			support last access dates; FAT
			does not). 
 
3.  After making your file selections, click on OK. 
 
If you are going to use these selections for only this
backup or transfer, you can now begin your backup or
transfer.  If you want to save these selections for future
use, click on Select on the Menu bar and click on Save
Selections to create a Selection List. 
 
Disk Grooming 
 
Backup Exec provides the Disk Grooming feature that allows
you to use Windows NT's last access date to transfer
unused, static files from the server to tape (NTFS and
HPFS support the last access date capability). 
 
Using the Advanced File Selection along with a transfer
operation, you can select files based on the last access
date.  This allows you to back up unused files from disk
to tape, verify the information on the tape, and then
delete the unused files from the disk. 
 
To perform disk grooming: 
 
1.  Select the drive you want to groom. 
 
2.  Click on Only files not accessed in the last [number]
days. 
 
3.  Enter the desired number of days or use the up or
down arrow buttons to select the number of days. 
 
4.  Click OK. 
 
5.  Click on Transfer under Operations in the Menu bar. 
 
In addition, you can create a transfer job for this
operation and schedule the job to run unattended. 
 
Restore 
 
Advanced File Selection for Restore enables you to: 
 
-  Specify the tape and Backup Set 
-  Include or exclude files 
-  Define file specifications 
-  Include subdirectories 
-  Define selection criteria 
-  Files created or modified within a specific time frame 
 
To make your Advanced File Selections: 
 
1.  In the Tapes window, select the tape you want to use
for the restore.  Alternatively, you can select the tape
in the Advanced File Selection - Restore window. 
 
2.  Click on Select in the Menu Bar and click on Advanced
or click on the Advanced button in the Selection Bar. 
 
The Advanced File Selection - Restore window will open. 
 
The following choices are available in the Advanced File
Selection - Restore window: 
 
Tape Specification	Select the tape and Backup set
			desired for this restore
			operation. 
 
Tape			Select the tape containing the
			files you want to include or
			exclude.  Click on the down arrow
			located to the right of the tape
			field to display other tapes that
			are available.  Use the scroll
			arrows to view the list.  Click on
			the tape desired. 
 
Backup Set		Select the Backup Set containing
			the files you want to include or
			exclude.  Click on the down arrow
			located to the right of the Backup
			Set field to display other Backup
			Sets that are available (the tape
			must be partially or fully
			cataloged).  Use the scroll arrows
			to view the list.  Click on the
			Backup Set desired. 
 
File Specification	This area allows you to define the
			file specifications used to select
			files that will be included in or
			excluded from your Restore
			operation. 
 
Include or
Exclude Files		Select whether to Include or
			Exclude all files meeting your
			file specifications defined in
			this window.  Include is the
			default.  Click on Exclude if you
			want to exclude files. 
 
Path			Enter any available directory or
			subdirectory on the device
			selected.  Enter the full path to
			the subdirectory (do not include
			the device identifier).  For
			example, if you selected device C:
			and the subdirectory is data in
			the database directory, your full
			path would be \database\data. 
 
File			Specify any files to be included
			or excluded.  The use of wildcards
			is permitted.  The asterisk (*)
			in a file name or extension is a
			wildcard character that represents
			all characters occupying any
			remaining position in the file
			name or extension.  The question
			mark (?), the wildcard for a
			single character, is also
			supported.  For example, to
			exclude all files with the .exe
			extension, type the following: 
			*.exe 
			The default for File is *.*, which
			means every file name with every
			extension will be selected. 
 
Include Subdirectories	Choosing Include Subdirectories
			will include all subdirectories,
			contained within all directories,
			that are part of your selections. 
 
Selection Criteria	The selection criteria defined
			here enables you to select files
			dated within a specified range. 
 
Files dated within
this range		Choosing Files dated within this
			range will include or exclude all
			files that have a date within the
			range of dates specified.  You
			must specify a beginning (From)
			and ending (To) date. 
 
Starting Multiple Copies of Backup Exec 
 
More than one copy of Backup Exec may be started at the
same time.  If you have more than one tape drive on your
system, starting multiple copies of Backup Exec enables
you to perform several tape operations simultaneously. 
 
Using Multiple .INI Files 
 
Each copy of Backup Exec uses the default settings
information stored in the Registry.  You can change the
settings and store the information in a .INI file.
Multiple .INI files can be created, each uniquely named
as desired.  The .INI files can then be used with specific
copies of Backup Exec.  For example, you can tailor the
.INI file to use a specific tape drive or loader.  An icon
for each copy of Backup Exec can be created in the Backup
Exec Group; one for each of your tape drives or loaders.
To use a specific tape drive or loader, simply
double-click on the appropriate Backup Exec icon. 
 
To create a copy of Backup Exec: 
 
1.  Click on the Backup Exec icon in the Backup Exec
Group. 
 
2.  Click on Copy under File in the menu. 
 
3.  Select Backup Exec Group as the destination group. 
 
4.  Click OK. 
 
This will create another Backup Exec icon in the Backup
Exec Group.  The newly created Backup Exec icon will be
selected. 
 
5.  Click on Properties under File in the menu. 
 
6.  Change the name in Description to better describe this
copy of Backup Exec (e.g., Backup Exec - 4mm,
Backup Exec - 8mm, etc.). 
 
7.  Click the mouse pointer at the end of the line of
text in the Command Line field. 
 
8.  Add the following: /ini:name.ini 
 
name = the tape drive, loader, or other name of your
choice 
 
Example:	 
 
C:\BKUPEXEC\NT\BEWINNT.EXE /INI:4MM.INI 
 
Each copy of Backup Exec that is running using a .INI
file will have the .INI file name displayed in the title
bar. 
 
9.  Click OK. 
 
10.  Double-click on the icon to start this copy of
Backup Exec. 
 
11.  Click on Hardware under Settings in the menu. 
 
12.  Select the tape drive or loader you want this copy
of Backup Exec to use. 
 
Benefits of Using Multiple .INI Files 
 
Some of the benefits of using multiple .INI files are: 
 
-  Each copy of Backup Exec can be customized 
-  The size and location of each Backup Exec window is
saved in the .INI file.  When multiple copies are
running, each window can be displayed without overlapping.
-  Log files can use the name related to the copy of
Backup Exec you are running. 
-  The location of the catalogs can be changed so each
copy of Backup Exec has a unique directory for their
catalogs. 
-  Jobs can be created using a specific copy of Backup
Exec.  Once the job is saved, it can be edited or
rescheduled using any copy of Backup Exec. 
-  A SKIPPED script is created for each uniquely named
.INI file. 
 
Associating a Tape Drive or Loader 
 
Each copy of Backup Exec you start automatically
associates the tape drive or loader you have specified in
the Settings - Hardware window. 
 
There are two list boxes displayed in the
Setting - Hardware window.  The first list box is labeled
Tape.  It contains a list of available tape drives.  The
second list box is labeled Loader.  It contains a list of
available loaders.  A check mark next to an item in either
list indicates the item is currently selected.  An X next
to an item in either list indicates the item is currently
in use and not available for selection.  Displayed at the
bottom of the Settings - Hardware window are the Current
Device Selections (Tape and Loader). 
 
When enabling loader support, you must select (associate)
the loader with the correct tape drive.  It is important
for you to know which loader is connected to which tape
drive.  If a loader is associated with the wrong tape
drive, Backup Exec will not run properly. 
 
To select a tape drive and/or loader:
 
1.  Click on the desired tape drive. 
 
When you click on a new tape drive, the Enable Loader
Support check box will be de-selected.  If you are using
a loader, you must enable loader support and associate
the correct loader. 
 
2.  If you are using a loader, click on Enable Loader
Support.  Otherwise, just click OK. 
 
If there are no drivers installed in Windows NT, a window
is displayed.  Backup Exec automatically selects (None)
in the Settings - Hardware and continues. 
 
3.  Click on the desired loader. 
 
4.  Click on OK. 
 
When you click OK, Backup Exec completes the selection(s).
If any problems are encountered with the selections made,
an error message will be displayed. 
 
Once a tape drive or loader is associated with an active
copy of Backup Exec, that tape drive or loader becomes
unavailable to other copies of Backup Exec.  This is true
even if the tape drive or loader is not being used at the
moment.  For each copy of Backup Exec you start, you may
associate any tape drive or loader that is available
(not yet associated by another copy of Backup Exec). 
 
You may select (None) in the Settings - Hardware, but
you will not be able to perform any tape operations
(e.g., backup, restore, verify, etc.). 
 
If you have (None) selected in Settings - Hardware, the
No Tape Drive Selected dialog will be displayed. 
 
Tape Drive and Loader Conflicts 
 
If a copy of Backup Exec attempts to associate a tape
drive or loader that is associated with another copy of
Backup Exec, the Tape Drive Unavailable window will be
displayed. 
 
In the Tape Drive Unavailable window, you have the
following choices: 
 
-  Select another tape drive or loader 
-  Terminate the copy of Backup Exec 
 
If you do not select either of these two choices, Backup
Exec will continue to wait for the tape drive or loader
to become available. 
 
Note	If you select another tape drive or loader, the
new tape drive or loader will become the default tape
drive or loader in the Registry or .INI file. 
 
Chapter 5 
 
Automating Your Backup 
 
If you find you are routinely performing the same backup
operation, you may want to create a backup job containing
all of your settings and file selections. 
 
There will be times when you want to back up specific
information rather than backing up your entire drive(s).
There might be times when you back up specific information
that will be restored to a new location on the disk, to a
different disk, or even to another computer.  Your backup
strategy might include having one or more backup jobs.
Some backup jobs may be run manually while other backup
jobs are scheduled to run automatically while you are
away from your system (e.g., at night, on weekends, while
having lunch or dinner, etc.). 
 
Selection Lists 
 
Selection Lists are created by you or supplied with the
Backup Exec software that contain information about the
specific drives, directories, and/or files you want to
back up or transfer. 
 
Saving Selection Lists 
 
1.  Select the drives, directories, and/or files you want
to back up or transfer. 
 
2.  Click on Select in the Menu Bar. 
 
3.  Click on Save Selections. 
 
This will open the Save Selections window. 
 
4.  Enter the name you want to call this Selection List. 
 
The name used for the Selection list may be up to 25
characters.  If the list name already exists, use the
scroll bar to select the name from the list.  If you
select or enter a name that already exists, you will be
asked if you want to replace that list. 
 
5.  Click on Save to save the new Selection List. 
 
Using Selection Lists 
 
1.  Click on Select in the Menu Bar. 
 
2.  Click on Use Selections. 
 
This will open the Use Selections window. 
 
3.  Click on the Selection List you want to use and click
on Use or just double-click on the Selection List you want
to use.  If you need to clear all selections before using
a Selection List, use Uncheck All under Select in the
Menu bar. 
 
The selections in the Drives window are updated to
reflect the selections described in the Selection List
chosen. 
 
Note	Selection Lists are cumulative.  Each time you
use a Selection List, its selections are added to the
existing selections.  This enables you to use multiple
Selection Lists to make selections. 
 
4.  Click on the Backup button (or select Transfer under
Operations on the Menu bar). 
 
This will open up the Backup window (or Transfer window).
The Backup window (or Transfer window) has the backup
defaults selected.  At this point, you can override the
settings (making changes here does not affect your
default settings).  You can also provide a label for the
Backup Set. 
 
5.  Click on OK when you are ready to begin your backup.

If you are replacing information on the tape, you will be
prompted before overwriting the tape.  Click on No if you
do not want to overwrite the tape. 
 
6.  Click on OK when the operation is completed. 
 
Deleting Selection Lists 
 
To delete a Selection List you are no longer using: 
 
1.  Click on Select. 
 
2.  Click on Delete Selections. 
 
This will open the Delete Selections window. 
 
Each of the available Selection Lists will be listed here.
 
3.  Click on the Selection List you want to delete and
click on the Delete button or just double-click on the
Selection List you want to delete. 
 
You will receive a Confirm Deletion of Selection List
message. 
 
If the Selection List is being used by a Job, the name of
the job will be included in the message.  If the
Selection List is not being used by a job, the message
will only ask you to confirm the deletion of the
Selection List. 
 
4.  Click on the Yes button to delete the Selection List.
Click on the No button to cancel the delete operation. 
 
Editing Selection Lists 
 
To edit Selection Lists: 
 
1.  Click on Select in the Menu Bar. 
 
2.  Click on Edit Selections. 
 
This will open the Edit Selections window. 
 
3.  Click on the Selection List you want to edit or use
the down arrow button to display the list of available
choices.   Click on your selection from the list. 
 
4.  Click on the Selection Rule you want to edit or
delete. 
 
5.  Click Edit to open the Advanced Backup Selection
window; click Delete to delete the Selection Rule. 
 
If you want to insert a new rule, click on any rule in
the Selection Rules window and click on Insert. 
 
6.  Click OK to save your changes and exit the Edit
Selection List window.  Click on Cancel to exit the Edit
Selection List window.  If you made any changes and click
on Cancel, you will be prompted to save or not save the
changes. 
 
Special Selection Lists 
 
The following Selection Lists are created by Backup Exec
for use in certain circumstances: 
 
-  Startup 
-  Skipped 
-  Excludes 
 
Startup 
 
The Selection List named Startup, installed with the
Backup Exec software, is used by the job named Full
Backup.  When you start Backup Exec, it uses the Startup
Selection List to make selections.  By default, Startup
selects all local drives.  You can make your own
selections and save them to Startup (overwriting the
Startup Selection List) so your selections are made when
you start Backup Exec. 
 
Skipped 
 
If during your backup operation, any files are skipped
because they are in use, a Selection List named Skipped
is created.  This Selection List selects those files that
were in use and not backed up. 
 
When a Skipped Selection List is created, a Skipped job
is also created (if one does not already exist; if one
exists, it is replaced) and is placed in the Jobs menu.
You may want to perform a backup using the Skipped job. 
 
Excludes 
 
You can create an Excludes Selection List by creating a
Selection List and editing its Selection Rules to exclude
files.  When performing a Backup or Transfer, if an
Excludes Selection List exists, it is used in addition to
the selections for that Backup or Transfer. 
 
Jobs 
 
Jobs use previously saved Selection Lists.  Jobs allow
you to: 
 
-  Automate tape functions. 
-  Schedule Backup and Transfer operations to run at a
user-specified time. 
-  Create job icons that are placed in the Windows
Program Manager. 
-  Execute Multiple Instances of Backup Exec using
specific jobs. 
 
Clicking on Jobs in the Menu Bar and clicking on Setup
enables you to: 
 
-  Create jobs 
-  Edit existing jobs 
-  Delete existing jobs 
-  Run jobs 
-  Schedule jobs 
 
Creating Jobs 
 
To create a job to perform a particular backup: 
 
If you are using a previously saved Selection List, go to
step 2. 
 
1.  If you are going to create a Selection List for this
job, select the drives, directories, and files you want to
back up or transfer, click on Select, click on Save
Selections.  Enter the name you want to call this
Selection List.  The name used for the Selection List may
be up to 25 characters.  If the list name you enter
already exists, you will be asked if you want to replace
that list. 
 
2.  Click on Jobs. 
 
3.  Click on Setup to open the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
4.  Click on the Create button. 
 
The Create a New Job window will open. 
 
In this window, you provide the following information: 
 
Job Information 
 
Job Name		Enter a name for this job.  The
			name can be up to 25 characters
			in length.  This name will appear
			in the drop-down menu under Jobs.
			The name will also be used if you
			decide to create an icon for this
			job (refer to Make an Icon For
			This Job, described under Program
			Manager Options in this chapter). 
 
Selection List		Select a previously saved
			selection file to be used with
			this job.  A selection file is
			required to set up a job.  To
			make your selection, click on the
			down arrow button located to the
			right of the Selection List field.
			 Click on your choice. 
 
Operation		Select the operation you want to
			use.  The choices are Backup or
			Transfer.  To make your selection,
			click on the down arrow button
			located to the right of the
			Operation field.  Click on your
			choice.  Selecting Transfer will
			back up your drives, directories,
			and/or files, verify the backup,
			allow you to make another copy of
			the Transfer tape, and prompt you
			to delete the directories and
			files from your hard disk.
			Selecting Backup will perform the
			backup but will not verify
			(unless specified) and will not
			delete the directories or files
			from your hard disk. 
			
			Important: If a Transfer Job is
			run from the command line or
			Launcher, the Transfer operation
			will back up the files, verify the
			data, and delete the data from the
			disk without user prompts. 
 
Program Manager Options 
 
Make an Icon		This option will create an icon
			for your job.  You will be
			prompted to put this job icon into
			the group of your choice.  To run
			this job, just double-click on the
			icon.  On the left side of this
			option is a small check-box.  To
			create an icon for this job, click
			on the check box. 
 
Minimize on Use		If you want to run this job in a
			minimized mode, click on the small
			box next to this option.  Select
			this option to run a job
			unattended.  Also, by clicking on
			the Options button in this window,
			you can: 
			-  Enter a tape name 
			-  Enter a tape password 
			-  Select the backup method
			   (Normal, Copy, Differential,
			   Incremental, or Daily) 
			-  Select Replace files or Append
			   to files on the tape 
			-  Eject the tape when finished
			   (electronic eject tape drives
			   only) 
			-  Job options (Automatically
			   verify, 
			-  Include catalogs, or Print log
			   when finished) 
			-  Skip open files 
			-  Full or Partial cataloging 
			-  Select Compression (Hardware,
			   if supported by your tape drive
			   or Software) 
			-  Loader Option (Abort job at end
			   of group) 
			
			Clicking on the Hardware button
			enables you to select the
			following tape drive or loader
			information: 
			-  Tape drive 
			-  Magazine Name 
			-  Group Name 
 
5.  After making all of your choices in the Job Options
window and/or the Job Hardware window, click on OK. 
 
6.  After making all of your choices in the Create a New
Job window, click on OK. 
 
If you selected Make an Icon For This Job, a window will
open that allows you to select the program group where you
want the job icon placed. 
 
Clicking on the down arrow on the right side of the
Program Group box will display all of your program groups.
You can select the group of your choice or accept the
default. 
 
Editing Jobs 
 
To edit a job: 
 
1.  Click on Jobs. 
 
2.  Click on Setup. 
 
This will open up the Job - Setup window. 
 
3.  Click on the job you want to edit and click on Edit
or double-click on the job. 
 
This will open the Edit a Job window. 
 
In the Edit a Job window, you can: 
 
-  Change the jobs name 
-  Change the jobs selection file 
-  Change the jobs operation (select either Backup or
Transfer) 
-  Make an icon for the job 
-  Minimize on use 
 
Also, by clicking on the Options button in this window,
you can: 
 
-  Enter a tape name 
-  Enter a tape password 
-  Select Replace or Append information on the tape 
-  Select the backup method (Normal, Copy, Differential,
Incremental, or Daily) 
-  Eject the tape when finished (electronic eject tape
drives only) 
-  Select Job options (Autoverify, Include catalogs, or
Print log when finished) 
-  Define Skip open files handling 
-  Select Full or Partial cataloging 
-  Select Compression (Software or Hardware) You can only
select Hardware if your tape drive supports compression. 
 
Clicking on the Hardware button opens the Job Hardware
window. 
 
In the Job Hardware window, you can select the following
tape drive or loader information: 
 
-  Select Tape drive 
-  Enable Loader Support 
-  Select Loader 
-  Magazine Name and Size 
-  Group Name and Slots 
 
4.  Click on OK to exit the Job Hardware window. 
 
5.  Click on OK to exit the Edit a Job window. 
 
Deleting Jobs 
 
To delete a job: 
 
1.  Click on Jobs. 
 
2.  Click on Setup. 
 
This will open the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
3.  Click on the job you want to delete. 
 
4.  Click on the Delete button. 
 
You will receive a Delete a Job confirmation message. 
 
5.  Click on the Yes button to delete the job or click on
the No button to abort the delete operation. 
 
6.  Click on Close to exit the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
Job Options 
 
Clicking on the Options button while creating or editing
a job will open the Job Options window. 
 
In this window, you can specify the options for the
backup operation.  All of these options default to your
settings under Settings in the Menu Bar. 
 
Tape Options 
 
Tape Name		Fill in a tape name of your
			choice.  The name may be up to 50
			characters. 
 
Password		A password may be entered, if
			desired.  The password entered
			applies to the tape and not to the
			job.  A password can only be
			specified when you choose to
			replace information on the tape.
			If the job will be scheduled and
			the tape is password protected,
			the Launcher will require the
			password to be entered at the time
			the job is launched. 
 
Method			Here you can select the backup
			method you want to use.  The
			choices are Normal, Copy,
			Differential, Incremental, or
			Daily.  Transfer operations only
			use the Copy method.  To make your
			selection, click on the down arrow
			button located to the right of the
			Method field.  Click on your
			choice.  The default is determined
			by your Backup Settings in the
			Menu Bar. 
 
Operation		In this section, you can select
			Replace files on tape or Append
			to files on tape.  Replace will
			overwrite the files currently on
			the tape.  Append will add the new
			files backed up to the files
			currently on the tape.  The
			default is determined by your
			Backup Settings in the Menu Bar. 
 
Eject tape when
finished		Rewinds and ejects the tape from
			the tape drive (electronic eject
			tape drives only - all other
			drives will rewind only) after the
			job has completed. 
 
Additional Job Options 
 
Automatically verify	If you want to perform a Verify
			operation after your backup is
			complete, click on the check box
			next to this option. 
 
Include Catalogs	Catalogs are stored on your hard
			disk.  They are backed up in a
			separate Backup Set.  If you want
			to back up the catalogs on tape
			after the backup operation, click
			on the check box next to this
			option. 
 
Print log		If you want to print the log file
			after your job is complete, click
			on the check box next to this
			option. 
 
Skip open files		You can select Yes to skip open
			files, No to wait to back up open
			files, or Wait x number of
			seconds.  The default is
			determined by your Backup Settings
			in the Menu Bar.  If you select
			Wait, you can specify the amount
			of time to wait for the files to
			close.  If the file is still
			unavailable after the wait time
			expires, the file will be skipped.
			The default wait time is 30
			seconds.  You can change this time
			by highlighting 30 and typing
			your new setting or click on the
			up or down arrow buttons (located
			on the right side of the time
			box) and change the time in one
			second increments. 
 
Catalog Level		You can select Full on-disk
			cataloging or Partial on-disk
			cataloging.  The default is
			determined by your Backup Settings
			in the Menu Bar. 
 
Compression		Hardware data compression is
			available only if it is supported
			by your tape drive.  Tapes
			containing data compressed by your
			hardware may not be portable to
			other tape drives.  If your tape
			drive does not support hardware
			data compression, this option is
			grayed out.  Software data
			compression is available by
			checking this box.  Selecting
			Software Compression will
			compress all files selected, on
			all volumes selected, for Backup
			or Transfer to tape.  Only
			Hardware or Software Compression
			may be selected; not both. 
 
Loader Option		You can select to abort the job
			at the end of the group.  This
			will allow Backup Exec to abort
			an unattended Backup or Transfer
			operation when the job reaches
			end-of-media on the last tape in
			a selected group of tapes.  This
			selection is especially useful
			during unattended operations when
			no one is available to supply a
			new continuation tape. 
 
Tape Drive or Loader Not Available 
 
If the Tape Drive or Loader selected in the Job Options
windows is not available at the time the job executes,
the Tape Drive Unavailable window will be displayed. 
 
In this window, you have the following choices: 
 
Select drive		Click on this button to display a
			list of available drives.  Select
			another drive for this job. 
 
Terminate		Click on this button to terminate
			the job. 
 
If you do not click on either button, the job will wait
until the selected drive becomes available. 
 
Adding Jobs to the Program Manager 
 
If the option Make an icon for this job is selected when
creating or editing a job, the Job Icon for Program
Manager window will be displayed. 
 
1.  Using the down arrow located next to the Inserting
Job field, click on the job you want to add to the
Program Manager. 
 
2.  Using the down arrow located next to the Into Program
Group field, click on the group where you want to the job
entered.
 
Minimizing Jobs 
 
If the option Minimize on use is selected when creating
or editing a job, the window will shrink to an icon when
the job is running.  Jobs may run faster when minimized.
 
Adding Jobs to the Menu 
 
When a job is created, it is automatically added to the
Jobs menu.  When you click on Jobs in the Menu Bar, a list
of jobs will be displayed.  Any job in the list can be run
by simply clicking on the job or pressing its number (hot
key) on the keyboard.  If you delete a job, it is
automatically removed from the Jobs menu. 
 
Invoking a Job on the Command Line 
 
Jobs can be started on the command line.  For example,
by typing this on the command line: 
 
c:\[dirname]\bewinnt  /j:"[jobname]" 
 
[jobname] will run as soon as Backup Exec starts.
Substitute the correct [drive designator],
[dirname] (directory where you installed Backup Exec),
and [jobname] (name of the job you want to run). 
 
Jobs can also be run using batch files. 
 
Scheduling Jobs 
 
To schedule a job: 
 
1.  Click on Jobs. 
 
A drop-down window will display all previously created
jobs. 
 
2.  Click on Setup. 
 
This will open the Job Setup window. 
 
3.  Click on the job you want to schedule. 
 
4.  Click on the Schedule button. 
 
This will open the Schedule a Job window. 
 
5.  Click on the Add button. 
 
This will open the Schedule Options window. 
 
Note: If the Email Setup button does not appear in this
window, you do not have a valid MSMAIL account and
password.  If you intend to use the Email message
capability, exit Backup Exec, log into MSMAIL (you may
log back out if desired), and restart Backup Exec. 
 
In the Schedule Options window, you can set the following
schedule parameters: 
 
Job Name		The name of the job you selected
			is displayed in this field.  You
			can click on the down arrow on the
			right side of this field if you
			want to select another job. 
 
Repeat Interval		-  Only Once - Select this option
			to have the scheduled job run only
			once. 
			-  Every x hour(s) - This option
			can be set to every 1 hour up to
			every 24 hours (in 1 hour
			intervals).  To change this time,
			either highlight the default
			number 24 and type your new value,
			or use the up or down arrow
			buttons, located to the right of
			the value box, to set your new
			interval. 
			-  Day of the week - Selecting
			this option will open another box
			immediately below the Repeat
			Interval box.  In this box, you
			can select the day(s) of the week
			you want this job to run.  To
			select the day(s), click on the
			check box next to the day. 
			-  Week of the month - Selecting
			this option will open another box
			immediately below the Repeat
			Interval box.  In this box, you
			can select the week(s) and/or
			day of the week you want this job
			to run.  To select the week(s),
			click on the small box next to
			First, Second, Third, Fourth, or
			Last.  To select the day, click on
			the down arrow located to the
			right of the day field, underneath
			Day of the Week.  A drop-down menu
			containing the days of the week
			will appear.  Select the day of
			your choice. 
			-  Day x of every month - Select
			the day you want the job to run.
			For example, select 5 for the job
			to run on the 5th day of every
			month. 
 
Current Date and Time	For your convenience, the current
			date and time is displayed here. 
 
Start Date/Time		Select the date you want this job
			to start running and the time of
			day you want the job to run. 
 
The Email Button 
 
-  Email Setup - If you have a valid MSMAIL account and
have logged into MSMAIL already, the Email Setup button
will appear in the Schedule Options window.  The Email
message capability can only be used when performing a
scheduled backup.  When you press the Email Setup button
for the first time (or the first time you have a new
password), you will be prompted for your password.  Your
user name is automatically filled in with your name as it
appears in your MSMAIL account file.  After supplying the
proper password, the Email Confirmation window is
displayed. 
 
In the Email Setup window, you can select to: 
 
-  Always send Mail (when the operation is completed) 
-  Never send Mail 
 
First, select one of the above choices.  Then, you must
enter the address to which the mail is to be sent.  You
may either put your cursor in the "To:" box and type the
name of the recipient or use the Address button to display
a list from which you may choose.  The Email Server must
be operational for the Email message capability to be
available. 
 
You also have the option of including a message with the
Email.  Put your cursor in the message box and type your
message.  In addition, if you are keeping logs, you may
attach the log generated by the job to the message by
clicking on the check box next to Include Log File. 
 
When the Email Confirmation is received, the Subject field
will include the job name followed by a status comment
(Success or Fail).  The Email message will contain
warnings (if any), the user-supplied message (if any),
followed by the log file, (if one was attached to the
Email). 
 
6.  Click on OK or Cancel to close the Email Confirmation
window. 
 
7.  After making all of your choices in the Schedule
Options window, click on OK. 
 
8.  Click on Close to exit the Schedule a Job window. 
 
9.  Click on Close to exit the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
Make sure Backup Exec Launcher is loaded.  If it is not
loaded, double-click on the Backup Exec Launcher icon. 
 
Changing a jobs Schedule 
 
To change a jobs schedule: 
 
1.  Click on Jobs. 
 
A drop-down window will display all previously created
jobs. 
 
2.  Click on Setup. 
 
This will open the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
3.  Click on the job you want to change. 
 
4.  Click on the Schedule button. 
 
This will open the Schedule a Job window. 
 
5.  Click on the Change button. 
 
This will open the Schedule Options window.  In this
window, you can reset the schedule parameters. 
 
6.  After making all of your choices in this window,
click on OK. 
 
7.  Click on Close to exit the Schedule a Job window. 
 
8.  Click on Close to exit the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
Removing Jobs From the Scheduler 
 
To remove a job from the schedule: 
 
1.  Click on Jobs. 
 
A drop-down window will display all previously created
jobs. 
 
2.  Click on Setup. 
 
This will open the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
3.  Click on the job you want to remove from the schedule.
 
4.  Click on the Schedule button. 
 
This will open the Schedule a Job window. 
 
5.  Click on the Remove button. 
 
You will receive a Remove a Scheduled Job confirmation
message. 
 
6.  Click on Yes to remove the job or click on No to
leave the job in the scheduler. 
 
7.  Click on Close to exit the Schedule a Job window. 
 
8.  Click on Close to exit the Jobs - Setup window. 
 
Jobs Created During Installation 
 
When you install Backup Exec for Windows NT, three jobs
are created for you.  They are: 
 
-  Full Backup 
-  Incremental Backup 
-  Differential Backup 
 
Full Backup 
 
The job Full Backup will perform a Normal backup, use the
Selection List called Startup, replace the information on
the tape, verify after backup, and include catalogs. 
 
Incremental Backup 
 
The job Incremental Backup will perform an Incremental
backup, use the selection file called Startup, and
Append to the information on the tape. 
 
Differential Backup 
 
The job Differential Backup will perform a Differential
backup, use the Selection List called Startup, and
Append to the information on the tape. 
 
Using the Launcher 
 
The Backup Exec Launcher is a separate executable module
that is added to the Microsoft Windows NT startup program
group during the installation process of Backup Exec or
it may be run from the Backup Exec program group.  The
Launcher provides you with the ability to run multiple
jobs unattended and to perform various operations on the
list of scheduled jobs.  You may delay, hold, resume, or
skip any job in the scheduled queue. 
 
The Launchers main screen displays the status of all the
scheduled jobs in the system.  The status of a scheduled
job may be one of the following: 
 
Status			Description 
 
Ready			The job is waiting to run at the
			scheduled time. 
 
Hold			You placed the job on hold.  The
			job will not run until you resume
			the job. 
 
Missed			The job is set to Missed when the
			Launcher starts up and discovers a
			scheduled job was missed.  For
			example, a job can be missed if
			your computer was powered off at
			the time a job was scheduled to
			run.  The job will not run until
			you resume the job. 
 
Running			The job is currently running. 
 
Delayed			You delayed the job.  The job is
			waiting to run at the new
			scheduled time. 
 
Aborted			The last execution of this
			scheduled job failed.  You should
			check the log file to determine
			the cause of failure, correct the
			problem, and then resume the job.
			The job will not run until you
			resume the job. 
 
You are provided with four buttons to perform operations
on the queue of scheduled jobs.  They are: 
 
Button			Description 
 
HOLD			Tells the Launcher to put the
			highlighted job on hold and
			ignore the scheduled job in the
			queue.  You must press the RESUME
			button for the Launcher to resume
			the scheduled job.  Once a job is
			running, it cannot be put on hold. 
 
RESUME			Takes the highlighted job off
			HOLD and tells the launcher to
			continue the jobs schedule.  If
			the scheduled time has passed,
			the job will run immediately. 
 
SKIP			Reschedules the highlighted jobs
			run time as if the job had just
			run (i.e., reschedules the job to
			its next occurrence).  The status
			of the scheduled job in the list
			is unaffected. 
 
HELP			Displays help information about
			the Launcher. 
 
Whenever you log into Microsoft Windows NT, the Launcher
is started as an active task (if you have not removed it
from the Startup Group).  When active, the Launcher will,
at regular intervals, determine if a job is scheduled to
run. 
 
When a job is ready to run, the Launcher will prompt you
to run the job in the Job Activation window. 
 
In this window, you have the option to run the job now,
delay the job, suspend (hold) the job, or skip the job.
The Schedule Delay button is "grayed" when the Delay Time
is set to zero.  If you change the Minutes or Hours to a
number other than zero, the Schedule Delay button will
become active (not grayed).  If you do not respond within
a user-defined number of seconds, the job automatically
runs.  After the job runs, the jobs next execution will
automatically be updated based on user-specified criteria
in the jobs schedule record. 
 
Launching Multiple Jobs 
 
Using the Launcher, you can schedule more than one job to
run at the same time.  Each job will run a separate copy
of Backup Exec.  When each job is ready to run, the
Launcher will prompt you to run the job in the Job
Activation window.  There will be only one Job Activation
window displayed at a time.  Once the job is launched,
the next Job Activation window will be displayed. 
 
If more than one job attempts to associate a tape drive or
loader that is associated with another copy of Backup
Exec, the Tape Drive Unavailable window will be displayed.
If you let the job continue to wait for the tape drive or
loader, it will periodically check the availability of the
tape drive or loader.  When it becomes available, the job
will start.  If several jobs are waiting for the same tape
drive or loader, the job that is checking at the time the
tape drive or loader becomes available will get the device
and start. 
 
Chapter 6 
 
Backup Strategies 
 
Before you can have a secure and effective plan for
managing your data, you must incorporate a strategy that
includes the following information: 
 
-  The importance of the data you are backing up 
-  How often to back up your system 
-  How many tapes you will use 
-  When you will use certain tapes 
-  How you will keep track of your backup information 
 
Choosing a Backup Strategy 
 
Several tape rotation schemes are described in this
chapter.  Prior to choosing a strategy to use with your
Backup Exec system, you should examine the following
questions. 
 
How often should I back up? 
 
While there is no set rule on how often to back up your
data, there is one consideration that can help you
decide for yourself: What is the cost of re-creating data
that was added or modified since the last backup? 
 
Calculate the manpower, lost time and/or sales and other
costs that would be incurred if your system crashed just
before the next backup was to take place (always assume
the worst-case scenario).  If the cost is excessive, the
strategy needs to be adjusted accordingly. 
 
For example, if you have a database containing important
customer information that you update several times a day,
the cost to recreate that information would probably be
quite substantial.  On the other hand, the cost to
recreate the data for one or two inter-office memos would
be considerably less. 
 
Ideally, you would want to do at least one Normal backup
of all drives, directories, and files every day.
Important files and directories that constantly change may
need to be backed up several times a day.  For safety
reasons, a Normal backup should always be performed before
adding new applications or changing your systems
configuration. 
 
How long does the data need to be stored? 
 
The amount of time the data needs to be stored is directly
related to the tape rotation scheme you use.  For example,
if you use one tape and back up every day, your backups
will never be more than a day old. 
 
Since tape media is relatively inexpensive when compared
to the value of your data, it is a good idea to
periodically backup your system on a tape not used in the
tape rotation scheme and store it permanently. 
 
The threat of viruses is an issue here also.  Some viruses
take effect immediately, while others may take days or
weeks to cause noticeable damage.  Because of this, you
should have at least the following backups available to
restore at any time: 
 
-  3 daily backups (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 
-  A one-week-old Normal backup 
-  A one-month-old Normal backup 
 
Having these backups available should allow you to
restore your system prior to when it became infected. 
 
Important:  Be careful not to restore data you think may
be infected to a drive that is not infected. 
 
What is the life expectancy of a tape? 
 
Tapes that are used over and over will eventually become
old and worn out.  When this happens, the success of
restoring data from those tapes diminishes.  Since tape
media is relatively inexpensive, it is a good idea to
periodically replace your older tapes with new tapes. 
 
Set a standard as to how long you can use a tape before
you replace it based on the backup strategy you use, the
number of times you use the tape, and how long you plan
to keep the tape.  Also, if the quality and reliability of
a tape becomes questionable (you begin to get tape errors
during a backup operation), you should replace the tape. 
 
Backup Methods 
 
There are five backup methods: 
 
Normal - Normal backups will back up all selected drives,
directories, and files regardless of whether or not they
have changed since the last backup (resets the archive
bit). 
 
Incremental - Incremental backups will back up only the
files that have been created or changed since the last
Normal or Incremental backup (resets the archive bit). 
 
Differential - Differential backups will back up all files
that have been created or changed since the last Normal
backup (does not reset the archive bit). 
 
Copy - Copy backups will back up all selected drives,
directories, and files and does not affect subsequent
Incremental or Differential backups. 
 
Daily - The Daily Backup method backs up all files with
todays date (created or changed today) and does not
affect the files backup status (does not reset the
archive bit). 
 
Before you can develop your tape rotation scheme, you will
need to decide whether you want to do Normal, Incremental,
Differential, or Daily backups or a combination.  There
are advantages and disadvantages to each method.  Copy and
Daily backups may be performed in addition to the tape
rotation scheme selected. 
 
Normal Backups 
 
Advantages - Files are easy to find - Since Normal backups
include all data contained on your hard drive, you do not
have to search through several tapes to find a file that
you need to restore.  There is always a current backup of
your entire system on one tape or tape set - If you should
need to restore your entire system, all of the most
current information is located on the last backup. 
 
Disadvantages - Redundant backups - since most of the
files on your system rarely change, each backup following
the first is just a copy of what has already been backed
up.  Normal backups take longer to perform - Depending on
how much data you are backing up, Normal backups can be
time consuming. 
 
Incremental Backups 
 
Advantages - Better use of media - Only files that were
created or changed since the last backup are included, so
there is much less data storage space required.  Less time
required for backup - Incremental backups take much less
time than Normal backups to complete. 
 
Disadvantages - Files are more difficult to find - 
Incremental files may be spread across all tapes used
since the last Normal backup.  You may be required to
search several tapes to find the file you want to restore
(this is typically not a problem if you use full
cataloging and Backup Execs Advanced File Selection
feature).  Full restoration of your hard drive may be time
consuming - Restoring a hard drive will probably requir
the restoration of data from more than one tape.  This can
take more time than if all data was on a single tape. 
 
Differential Backups 
 
Differential backups include backing up all files that
were created or changed since the last Normal backup.
For example, let us say you perform a Differential backup
on Monday following Fridays Normal backup.  When you
perform a Differential backup again on Tuesday, the backup
will include the data you backed up Monday, as well as any
files that were changed on Tuesday.  If you had performed
an Incremental backup on Monday and Tuesday, Tuesdays
backup would include only files that were created or
changed since Mondays backup. 
 
Advantages - Files are easy to find - Restoring a system
backed up under the Differential backup strategy requires
a maximum of two tapes--the latest Normal backup tape and
the latest Differential backup tape.  This potentially
represents a considerable time savings over backup
strategies which require the latest Normal backup tape and
all Incremental backup tapes created since the Normal
backup.  Less time required for backup - Differential
backups take much less time to complete than Normal
backups. 
 
Disadvantages - Redundant backups -   The amount of data
backed up each day following a Normal backup gets greater
and greater.  For example, Let us say you are performing a
Normal backup on Friday, and Differential backups Monday
through Thursday.  Redundancy occurs because the same
information backed up on Monday will be backed up again
three times (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). 
 
Copy Backups 
 
Copy backups may be performed in addition to the tape
rotation scheme selected.  Copy backups allow you to
perform a backup to meet a specific purpose (e.g., create
a special tape, backup specific data, etc.). 
 
Daily Backups 
 
Daily backups may be performed in addition to the tape
rotation scheme selected.  The Daily Backup method backs
up all files with todays date (created or changed today).
The Daily Backup method does not affect the files backup
status (does not reset the archive bit). 
 
Tape Rotation Schemes 
 
There are many different tape rotation schemes.  They
differ mostly by the number of tapes they require and how
long the tapes are kept before they are rotated back into
the schedule.  The tape rotation schemes described here
are: 
 
-  Son 
-  Father/Son 
-  Grandfather 
-  Ten Tape 
 
Stick to the Schedule 
 
To realize the maximum benefits of your tape rotation
scheme, stick to the schedule.  If the schedule is not
followed regularly, mistakes could take place that would
render all backup efforts useless.  Make sure that backups
of your system are performed on schedule. 
 
The tape rotation schemes described here are generic.
Depending on the value and quantity of your data, you may
want to adjust a schedule to better fit your needs.  For
example, if you are using the Grandfather scheme, you may
want to perform a Copy backup on the last Saturday of the
month to rotate off-site for permanent storage. 
 
Son Scheme 
 
Number of tapes required: 1 
Maximum Storage life: last backup 
 
This tape rotation scheme simply involves doing a Normal
backup every day.  Although the Son scheme is simple to
manage, backing up with a single tape is not an effective
backup strategy due to the fact that magnetic media
eventually wears out after many uses and the data you can
restore only dates back to your last backup. 
 
Father/Son Scheme 
 
Number of tapes required: 6 
Maximum Storage life: Two weeks 
 
The Father/Son tape rotation scheme uses a combination of
Normal and Incremental backups for a two week schedule.
In the Father/Son scheme, four tapes are used Monday
through Thursday for Incremental or Differential backups.
The other two tapes containing Normal backups are rotated
out and stored off-site every Friday.  The Father/Son
scheme is easy to manage and allows you to keep data
longer than the Son scheme. 
 
Note: If you choose to perform Differential backups, you
can use three tapes instead of six.  For example, you can
perform Differential backups with Tape 1 on Monday through
Thursday, and use Tapes 2 and 3 for your Friday Normal
backups. 
 
To implement the Father/Son scheme, perform the following
steps: 
 
1.  Label your tapes and perform a Normal backup on
Tape 5 (Incremental) or Tape 3 (Differential) on Friday. 
 
2.  Follow the schedule described above for performing
backups Monday through Thursday. 
 
3.  Rotate tapes 5 and 6 (Incremental) or 2 and 3
(Differential) off-site for maximum protection. 
 
Grandfather Scheme 
 
Number of tapes required:  19 
Maximum Storage life: One Year 
 
The Grandfather scheme is one of the most common tape
rotation schemes.  It is simple to manage and
comprehensive enough to find files easily when they need
to be restored.  In the Grandfather scheme, four tapes are
used Monday through Thursday for Incremental backups.
Another three tapes are used every Friday for Normal
backups.  The remaining twelve tapes are used for monthly
Normal backups (January through December) and are kept
off-site.  The Grandfather scheme is recommended because
it offers a good tape number to storage life ratio
(19 tapes/1 year).  It is also easy to modify should you
want to incorporate more tapes.  For example, you could
perform a Normal backup on the last Saturday of the
month to store permanently. 
 
Ten Tape Scheme 
 
Number of tapes required:  10 
Maximum Storage life: 12 weeks 
 
Some tape rotation schemes result in excessive wear on the
tapes that are used most often in the schedule.  For
example, a scheme may require the same four tapes to be
used for Incremental backups on Monday through Thursday,
every week.  The Ten Tape scheme eliminates this by
rotating tapes in a way that allows each tape to be used
the same number of times over a 40 week period.  The cycle
begins with a Normal backup on each Friday, and
Incremental backups Monday through Thursday.  On the
fourth Friday of each four-week cycle, a Normal backup
is performed and rotated off-site.  The scheme is divided
into ten, four week intervals.  The same four tapes are
used Monday through Thursday in a given cycle, but change
the next cycle.  A different tape is used each Friday of
the four-week cycle.  When you first implement the Ten
Tape scheme, you will need to perform a Normal backup on
Tape 10 before backing up to Tape 1 on Monday.  This will
ensure that you have a four-week-old copy of your data
at the end of the first four week cycle.  The main benefit
of the Ten Tape scheme is that all tapes are used equally
during the cycle.  This scheme is more difficult to manage
than others described in this chapter.  Although less
tapes are required than the Grandfather scheme, storage
life is reduced to twelve weeks. 
 
Keep a Backup Chart 
 
Although Backup Execs cataloging is extremely useful for
keeping track of tapes, a chart should be kept that
includes at least the date, time, and contents of each
tape.  This way, if you need to restore data in a disaster
situation, you will have a chart to use for reference. 
 
Disaster Preparation 
 
What is a Disaster? 
 
A disaster is any event that interrupts computer
operations.  Disasters can range from earthquakes to
overflowed toilets, and disasters can be divided into two
categories: natural and man-made.  Disasters caused by
nature (earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc.) are out of
our realm of control, but the precautions presented in
this chapter can make recovering from them much easier.
Not all man-made disasters are committed intentionally,
but unfortunately, some are.  The threat of man-made
disasters can not be completely alleviated, however, there
are precautions that can be taken to help prevent them.
Here are several types of disaster situations and some
suggestions for minimizing their damage. 
 
Acts of Nature - Floods, extreme temperatures,
earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms
have impacted computer users who either did not backup
regularly, or ever at all.  Many companies are opting to
use off-site storage for backups because of nature-related
disasters. 
 
Fire - Off-site storage should be part of your backup
strategy because of the threat of fire.  Fire-proof
containers are not alternatives to off-site storage; they
reach extremely high temperatures inside and could cause
magnetic media to fail. 
 
Crime - Computer crime can take several forms:
unauthorized changing of files, embezzlement, fraud,
hackers, illicit code, industrial espionage, logic bombs
(code that causes negative consequences and are triggered
by a future event, like a date), malicious damage,
mischief, sabotage, tampering, theft, etc.  Major
corporations have been victimized by computer crime and
have lost millions of dollars because the proper safety
precautions were not in place.  Make sure you have a
secure environment and that you strictly enforce password
protection and rights if you are on a network.  Do not
forget to back up regularly! 
 
Magnetic Fields - Be careful about choosing a location for
your backup tapes.  Magnetic fields can destroy data on
tape media.  Try to keep your tapes away from such
electronic devices as video monitors, analog telephones,
etc. 
 
Operator error, Accident, Omission - Most data is lost
accidentally.  Make sure important data is backed up
often. 
 
Power - Electrical current changes can manifest themselves
in several ways, any of which can disable a computer and
destroy data.  Local power failures, blackouts, power
fluctuations, power surges, and utility failures are
among the most common causes of data disaster.  File
servers should always have uninterruptible power supplies
and have their electrical outlets monitored occasionally.
Surge protectors on all servers and workstations are also
recommended. 
 
Viruses - Viruses can be introduced a number of ways: by
disgruntled employees, by competitors, or by accident.
Always use a virus detection and/or protection program,
and strictly prohibit users on the network from
downloading software from non-accredited bulletin boards.
 
Now that you know more about the types of disaster that
can occur, you can proceed in putting a Disaster
Preparation Plan in place. 
 
What is Disaster Preparation Planning? 
 
Disaster preparation planning is the implementation of
strategies and procedures that will minimize damage in the
event a catastrophe destroys your data.  While things can
be done to minimize the effects of this type of occurrence
(surge protectors, password protection, etc.), there is
nothing that can safeguard your data 100%. 
 
The purpose of a Disaster Preparation Plan (DPP) is to be
able to return to an operational status as soon as
possible.  Backup Exec is a crucial component of the DPP
and this section discusses how to apply this powerful data
management tool to your DPP. 
 
Key Elements of a Disaster Preparation Plan 
 
The DPP you put in place with your Backup Exec system
should be tailored to your system environment.  While
environments will vary in different organizations, there
are five elements that should be covered to have a
comprehensive DPP.  They are: 
 
-  Hardware protection 
-  The ability to maintain business operations during a
disaster period 
-  A sound backup strategy 
-  Off-site storage of backup tapes 
-  Effective DPP management 
 
Hardware Protection 
 
The hardware devices on your network (CPUs, drives, video)
are susceptible to damage from many disaster situations. 
 
Here is a list of equipment most often used today to
protect hardware: 
 
-  Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) on file servers
-  Surge protectors 
-  Security monitoring devices 
 
If you do not already have these items in place, you
should consider installing them.  The initial investment
could be justified many times over in the event of a
disaster. 
 
The Ability to Maintain Business Operations During a
Disaster Period 
 
Make sure that proper precautions are taken to implement
plans for interruptions.  For example, the phones in the
sales department will continue to ring even though the
server is down, so orders may have to be handwritten
until the server is up again.  Each department or computer
user should work out strategies for such occurrences.  If
the proper precautions are taken, your system will be up
and running in no time and operations can still continue. 
 
A Sound Backup Strategy 
 
A well-designed backup strategy should be implemented.  It
should include a tape rotation scheme that allows you to
quickly restore your system. 
 
Off-site Storage of Backup Tapes 
 
It is imperative that backed up data be moved off-site
regularly.  This ensures that if something happens to
your facility, all of your backup tapes will not be
destroyed.  Depending on the importance of your data,
you may choose to use several off-site storage facilities.
There are companies that provide off-site storage
services that will pick up and deliver tapes when they are
to be rotated. 
 
Effective DPP Management 
 
The last element (and possibly the most important) is
proper management of your DPP strategy.  A person or group
of people should be assigned the responsibility of
constantly supervising your organizations disaster
preparation efforts.  Someone needs to install and
maintain hardware protection devices, make sure all
departments have a plan if the file server goes down
temporarily, and make sure that backups are made and
rotated off-site regularly.  Also, it is a good idea to
document your Disaster Prevention Plan for reference,
review, and updating purposes. 
 
Security Planning 
 
The first step towards security planning is to become
familiar with the Windows NT security model.  Read the
chapter called How Network Security Works in the
Windows NT Advanced Server Concepts and Planning Guide
that was included with Windows NT Advanced Server. 
 
Backing up, transferring, and restoring a Windows NT
Advanced Server or workstation share requires special
backup and restore rights.  Windows NT provides several
built-in groups that contain these rights.  These groups
include: 
 
-  Administrators 
-  Backup Operators 
-  Server Operators (only on Windows NT Advanced Servers)
 
In order for Backup Exec to back up and restore these
Windows NT servers, you must have backup and restore
rights. 
 
Physical Security 
 
Physical security of a network is an important
consideration.  When using Backup Exec, physical security
of tape media becomes an even more important
consideration.  Limiting physical access to tape devices
and tape media is something that should be carefully
considered. 
 
The highest level of physical security is keeping all
tape devices and tape media in a locked computing room
where access can be restricted.  You may also be able to
lock the workstation before leaving it unattended. 
 
Password Protection 
 
In addition to physical security, Backup Exec provides
the ability to password protect your tape media. 
 
You may also be able to limit access to the workstation
using password protection on the screen saver. 
 
Chapter 7 
 
Utilities 
 
This chapter describes the tape utilities used to
retension a tape, erase a tape, and format a DC2000 tape.
Also included is a description of catalog operations and
information about logfiles. 
 
Tape Utilities 
 
Tape utilities can be found under the menu selection
Operations.  The tape utilities include: 
 
-  Eject Tape 
-  Erase Tape 
-  Retension Tape 
-  Format Tape 
 
Tape operations will work on the tape currently loaded in
the tape drive. 
 
Eject Tape 
 
This selection is available under the menu selection
Operations or by clicking on the Eject button on the
Selection Bar. 
 
On tape drives designed to electronically eject a tape,
this selection will signal the tape drive to rewind the
tape to the beginning and eject the tape from the drive. 
 
On tape drives not designed to electronically eject a
tape, this selection will signal the tape drive to rewind
the tape.  A window will open when rewinding is complete
informing you that the tape may be manually removed from
the drive. 
 
Erase Tape 
 
Erasing a tape causes Backup Exec to see the tape as
blank.  Erase writes an indicator at the beginning of
the tape that makes the data contained on the tape
inaccessible.  You can select a Secure Erase if you have
sensitive information on the tape.  If you select Secure
Erase, the erase operation will take significantly
longer to complete and will physically erase the entire
tape.  It also retensions the tape.  For most users, a
Secure Erase is not necessary. 
 
Before the erase operation begins, you will see the Erase
Tape window. 
 
This window confirms your decision to erase the tape.  To
perform a Secure Erase, click the check box on the left
side of Secure Erase. 
 
Click on Continue if you want to erase this tape or
Cancel to abort this operation. 
 
Important:  Once an Erase operation has begun, it cannot
be canceled.  All data on the tape will be erased. 
 
Notes:  An unformatted DC2000 tape cannot be erased; it
must be formatted first.  A Secure Erase may not be
available on some tape drives. 
 
Retension Tape 
 
The Retension operation signals the tape drive to run the
tape its entire length (without stopping), at a fast
speed, to the end of the tape and then back to its
beginning.  This procedure evenly winds the tape so it
will run more smoothly past the tape drive heads. 
 
Note: The Retension operation is not required for 4mm or
8mm tape drives. 
 
Format Tape 
 
This menu item is only available if you are using a
DC2000 tape drive (otherwise it is grayed out).
Selecting Format Tape causes Backup Exec to format the
DC2000 tape currently in the tape drive.  Format Tape will
erase the entire tape and may take two or more hours to
complete. 
 
Catalogs 
 
Catalog operations can be found under the menu selection
Operations.  Catalog operations include: 
 
-  Search Catalogs 
-  Catalog a Tape 
-  Catalog Maintenance 
 
Search Catalogs 
 
The Search button on the Selection Bar starts the Search
operation.  This operation searches the catalog(s) of one
or more fully cataloged tapes for directories and/or files.  The search criteria can include: 
 
-  Tape or All Cataloged Tapes to search 
-  Drive and Path to search 
-  File name to search for (wildcards may be used) 
-  Search all subdirectories 
-  Search password protected tapes 
-  Maximum number of search results desired 
 
1.  Click on the Search button in the Selection bar or
click on Operations in the Menu Bar and click on Search
Catalogs. 
 
The Catalog Search Criteria window will be displayed. 
 
2.  Enter the search criteria: 
 
-  Select All Cataloged Tapes or click on the down arrow
on the right side of the search field to select the tape
of your choice. 
 
-  Enter the drive and/or path you want to search.  If you
do not specify a drive, it will search all drives.  If
you do not specify a path, it will search all directories.
If you specify a path, it will only search for files in
the path specified (if Search all subdirectories is
checked, the search will include the path specified and
all its subdirectories). 
 
-  Enter the file name or use the wildcard to search for
specific files. 
 
-  Specify whether or not to search all subdirectories
in the directory specified. 
 
-  Specify whether or not to search password protected
tapes.  If you check this box, during the search, you
may be prompted to enter passwords.  You will have the
option to Skip the password-protected tape or Cancel the
search when prompted. 
 
-  Specify the maximum number of search results desired
(default is 250) by entering a number or using the
scroll bars. 
 
3.  Click on OK to start the search. 
 
Click on Cancel to stop the search operation. 
 
Catalog a Tape 
 
The Catalog a Tape operation will create a catalog of an
uncataloged tape or catalog unknown backup sets on a
previously cataloged tape.  Using this operation will
create either a partial or full catalog, as specified. 
 
Clicking on Operations and then Catalog a Tape on the
Menu Bar will open the Catalog Tape window. 
 
You can change to Full or Partial cataloging in this
window.  Clicking on Continue will open the Job Status
- Catalog window and the cataloging operation will begin.  Clicking on Cancel will cancel this operation. 
 
You will be prompted to insert each tape of the
"tape family" to complete the cataloging of the backup.
If the current tape contains fully cataloged backup sets,
they will be skipped and only the uncataloged backup sets
will be cataloged. 
 
If you want to stop the Catalog operation after it has
begun, click on Abort.  When the cataloging is finished,
click on OK to end the operation. 
 
Notes: You will be prompted if there is insufficient disk
space to create the catalog.  You will have to make more
disk space available and repeat this process.  You can
also de-select Use on-tape catalogs in the
Settings/Catalog menu if there are tapes missing from a
tape family.  Remember to re-select the "Use tape-based
catalogs" option when done. 
 
Tip:  With on-tape catalogs, it is often faster to insert
the last tape in the family before starting. 
 
Catalog Maintenance 
 
Since catalogs consume disk space and can become outdated,
you may want to retire some old tapes and remove the
catalogs for those tapes.  Clicking on Operations and
Catalog Maintenance on the Menu Bar will open the Catalog
Maintenance window. 
 
Change This Tape to Partially Cataloged 
 
Applying this choice to the selected tape will change the
tape from a fully cataloged tape to a partially cataloged
tape.  Partially cataloged tapes require substantially
less disk space than fully cataloged tapes. 
 
Note: If all tapes are partially cataloged, this option
will be grayed. 
 
When you apply this choice, you will be prompted to
confirm your decision to partially catalog the tape. 
 
1.  Click on Yes to continue or click on No to cancel the
process. 
 
2.  Click on Apply or click on Close to close the Catalog
Maintenance window. 
 
Remove This Tape From the Catalog 
 
Applying this choice to the selected tape will remove the
tape from the catalog.  You are not allowed to remove the
catalog of the tape currently inserted in the tape drive
(eject the tape first).  When you apply this choice, you
will be prompted to confirm your decision to remove the
tape from the catalog. 
 
1.  Click on Yes to continue or click on No to cancel the
process. 
 
2.  Click on Apply or click on Close to close the Catalog
Maintenance window. 
 
Delete Tape 
 
To delete a tape from the catalog: 
 
1.  Click on the tape you want to delete in the Tape
window. 
 
2.  Press <Del>. 
 
You will be prompted to confirm your decision to delete
the tape. 
 
3.  Click Yes to delete the tape; click No to exit this
window without deleting the tape. 
 
Log Files 
 
Backup Exec provides the capability to log the current
session activities in a log file on your hard disk. 
 
A session is defined as the time from when Backup Exec is
started until the time it is terminated.  If you run
several jobs after starting Backup Exec, the logging
information is contained in a single log file because all
of the activities are considered to be a single session.
If a job is started from the Program Manager (you
double-click on a job icon) or a job is started by the
Launcher (and logging is enabled), each job will have its
own log file. 
 
To display a list of logfiles, double-click on the Log
Files icon at the bottom of your screen or select Log
Files under Window in the Menu bar. 
 
To change your default logging options, click on Settings
and click on Logging in the Menu Bar.

The Settings - Logging window will open. 
 
The number of logging sessions to keep may be set from
0 to 100.  If the number is set to 0, logging is disabled.
The default is 99. 
 
Log files are located in the directory where you installed
Backup Exec.  By default, Log files are identified as
BEXnn.LOG where nn equals a number up to the Number of
sessions to keep specified. 
 
Example: 
 
BEX00.LOG 
BEX01.LOG 
BEX02.LOG 
BEX03.LOG 
BEX04.LOG 
 
If desired, you may specify a Log file base name of your
choice.  The base name may be up to six (6) characters
that are valid for a DOS name. 
 
You can choose to print the current session or be prompted
first by clicking on one of the radio buttons.  If you
choose to print the log file, it will be printed when the
operation is completed.  The default is No. 
 
A log file may be deleted by selecting it in the Log Files
window and pressing <Del>. 
 
You can also choose how much information is put in the
log file.  The choices are: 
 
-  Summary information only (this is the default) 
-  Summary information and files processed 
-  Summary information, files, and file details 
 
Information Logged	Description 
 
Summary
information only	Includes: 
			-  Job name 
			-  Tape name 
			-  Backup Set label 
			-  Start date and time 
			-  Directories processed 
			-  Completed date and time 
			-  Number of files, in number of
			   directories, backed up 
			-  Number of bytes processed in
			   x minutes 
Summary information
and files processed	Includes the summary information
			described above plus: 
			-  Lists all files and directories
			   backed up 
Summary information,
files, and file
details			Includes the summary information
			described above plus: 
			-  Lists all files and directories
			   backed up, each files size,
			   attributes, and each files
			   date and time 
 
Chapter 8 
 
Help 
 
This chapter explains the Backup Exec help information and
how to use this feature. 
 
Accessing Help 
 
The Menu bar contains the Help selection.  When you click
on Help, the  drop-down menu is displayed. 
 
The Help drop-down menu contains the following selections:
 
Contents		Displays Backup Exec Help Index

Search for Help on	Displays search topics for Backup
			Exec Help
 
How to Use Help		Displays instructions on how to
			use Backup Exec Help
 
About Backup exec	Displays information about Backup
			Exec, including the application
			name, version number, and
			copyright information. 
 
Help is also available in most screens by clicking on an
item and pressing <F1>. 
 
Context Help is available by pressing <Shift + F1> and
clicking on the item in question.  Context Help is
indicated by the mouse pointer with a question mark.
Clicking on an item (e.g., tape icon, drives window, etc.)
will open a help window containing information about the
item. 
 
The Help Window 
 
Selecting Contents or Search for Help on in the Help
drop-down menu will open the Backup Exec for Windows Help
window. 
 
This window includes a Help Menu bar and a Help Selection
bar. 
 
The information contained in this help window is identical
to the Using Help information contained in Microsoft
Windows NT. 
 
In addition to information contained in the help windows,
certain text in the windows is displayed in green.
Clicking on the green text will display additional
information.  Green text with a solid underline will send
you to other areas in help containing additional
information related to the topic being referenced.
Clicking on green text that has a dotted underline will
open a temporary window displaying additional information.
The temporary window will remain on your screen until you
click the mouse again. 
 
The Help Menu Bar 
 
The Help Menu bar contains the following selections:
 
File
 
Open			Open an existing help file.
 
Print Topic		Print the topic in the Help
			window.  You can only print
			entire topics.
 
Print Setup		Set printer options for Help
			before printing a topic (select
			a printer or choose Setup and
			change options for the 	printer).
 
Exit			Exit Help. 
 
Edit
 
Copy			Copies the entire text of the
			current Help topic to the
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Using Backup Exec Help 
 
Backup Exec Help contains the following categories: 
 
-  Index 
-  Keyboard 
-  Commands 
-  Procedures 
-  Glossary 
 
Index 
 
The index lists all Backup Exec Help topics.  You can view
the items in the index by using the scroll bar on the
right side of the window. 
 
The items in the index are grouped into categories: 
 
-  Keyboard 
-  Commands 
-  Procedures 
-  Glossary 
 
Keyboard 
 
The Backup Exec keyboard topics are described in this
help window. 
 
Commands 
 
The Backup Exec commands are described in this help
window.  They are listed in the same order as they
appear across the top of your screen in the Menu Bar.
Scroll to the menu group containing the command in
question and click on the command for help information.
 
Procedures 
 
The procedure topics described in this help window give
step-by-step instructions for using Backup Exec features. 
 
Glossary 
 
The Glossary contains a brief definition of terms used in
Backup Exec. 
 
Appendix A 
 
Troubleshooting 
 
Troubleshooting Tips 
 
The following Troubleshooting Tips describe a problem and
possible solutions.  Try each solution to eliminate the
problem. 
 
 
Problem 
 
Windows NT will not automatically detect and install the
driver for the Maynard 16 bit SCSI Controller board. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
-  Go into Setup and install the SCSI adapter driver for
the Maynard/WD33C93 board. 
 
-  The Maynard 8 bit SCSI board is not supported under
Windows NT.  You must use another SCSI adapter with your
tape drive. 
 
Problem 
 
I am unable to back up certain files on my system that
are being used by other processes. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
When Backup Exec encounters a file that is in use by
another process, it will either skip it or wait for the
file to become available (depending on your "Skip Open
files" setting).  Use regedt32 to look into the registry
and set BACKUP FILES IN USE to 1.  Use regedt32 with
caution; it is a very powerful tool!  The path is (under
HKEY_CURRENT_USER): 
 
SOFTWARE\ARCADA\BEXECNT\BACKUP ENGINE 
 
When BACKUP FILES IN USE is enabled, Backup Exec will try
opening busy files in a different mode.  It will lock
these files while they are being backed up to prevent
other processes from writing to them.  This mode should be
a last resort to obtaining a backup of busy files; in most
circumstances, it is more desirable to close applications
that leave files open so their files may be backed up in a
consistent state. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec will not run. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Start Backup Exec with the /Z option on the command line.
Call Technical Support.  The /Z option allows you to
generate a file named DEBUG.LOG.  This file contains data
that will help Technical Support solve your problem. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec does not display any tape drives for me to
select. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
-  Make sure you powered on the tape drive before you
booted Windows NT.  If not, power it on and reboot
Windows NT. 
 
-  If you have not installed the correct tape driver, go
into Setup, install the correct tape driver, and reboot
Windows NT. 
 
-  Check the SCSI cable to make sure the cables are
plugged in tightly.  If the cable is not tightly
connected, it will not work.  If the cable is loose,
attach it correctly and reboot Windows NT. 
 
-  Check your SCSI bus termination and SCSI addresses
(see SCSI bus explanation below). 
 
-  Use regedt32 to look into the registry and see if the
system found the tape drive on boot up.  Use regedt32 with
caution; it is a very powerful tool!  In the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window, look under
\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\SCSI for SCSI tape drives or
\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\TAPE for floppy tape drives.  If the
drive is not listed, it was not detected by the computer;
a hardware error exists.  If it is listed, but Backup Exec
does not display it, then the driver did not load.  It is
possible that the wrong driver was installed or the tape
drive is not supported. 
 
-  If you have a Maynard SCSI controller card, see the
problem "Windows NT will not automatically detect and
install the driver for the Maynard 16 bit SCSI Controller
board." 
 
SCSI Bus 
 
Each device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI
address.  The SCSI address can be from 0 to 7.  If two
devices have the same SCSI address, they will not function
properly.  You should never change the SCSI address of a
device while it is powered on.  The SCSI controller card
uses a SCSI address and is usually set to SCSI address 7.
The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends to function
properly.  It should not have more than two terminators
on it or it will not work properly. 
 
Problem 
 
Frequent "Hardware Error" or "Fatal Tape Format
Inconsistency" messages. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
-  Make sure you have the SCSI bus properly terminated. 
 
-  Make sure you have the correct tapes for your tape
drive; many tape cartridges look the same but are not
supported by different tape drives. Often the tape drives
cannot determine if the cartridge is correct.  It will
attempt to use the cartridge and experience problems. 
 
-  Use a new tape cartridge; the tape may be worn. 
 
-  Clean the tape drive with the correct cleaning
cartridge. Tapes deposit a residue on the tape drive; the
tape drive must be routinely cleaned for proper operation.
 
-  Set up the tape drive as the only device on the SCSI
bus.  Sometimes different SCSI devices do not "share" the
bus well together. 
 
-  SCSI cable length and quality can affect performance.
If possible, replace the SCSI cable with a shorter SCSI
cable. 
 
-  If your drive and controller support both SCSI 1 and
SCSI 2 modes, be sure they are set to use SCSI 2 mode. 
 
Problem 
 
A single tape from a group of tapes needs to be cataloged,
but the other tapes are not available.  Can the single
tape be cataloged? 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
In the Settings/Catalog menu, de-select the "Use
tape-based catalogs" option.  The catalog operation will
take considerably longer, but will work when you have a
single tape from a tape family.  Remember to re-select the
"Use tape-based catalogs" option when done. 
 
Problem 
 
The tape drive hangs whenever a Catalog operation is
started. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Some tape drives with older firmware may not work
correctly with the "Use tape-based catalogs" option
selected.  In the Settings/Catalog menu, de-select the
"Use tape-based catalogs" option. 
 
Problem 
 
When restoring a file from Tape 2 that is in a Backup Set
that starts on Tape 1, Backup Exec prompts for Tape 1.
Tape 1 is not available.  How can this file be restored? 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Backup Exec knows Tape 1 exists.  Delete the catalogs for
Tape 2.  De-select "Use tape-based catalogs" in the
Settings/Catalog menu and catalog only Tape 2.  Start your
restore again. 
 
Problem 
 
A DAT tape drive that does not support data compression
hangs when a tape created with data compression is
inserted.  Can this tape be re-used? 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
The data cannot be recovered without a data compression
DAT drive.  However, the tape can be erased by starting
Backup Exec with /NOPOLL option on the command line.  The
/NOPOLL option should only be used to erase tapes.  As
soon as the tape is erased, exit Backup Exec and restart
Backup Exec without the /NOPOLL option. 
 
Problem 
 
Whenever single files or directories are restored or
verified, the tape drive gets errors.  If an entire set is
restored or verified, the tape drive works fine. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
The Fast File Access (FFA) feature is not functioning
correctly with the tape drive.  You may be using the
wrong tapes for your tape drive or you have a firmware
compatibility problem.   In the INI information in the
Registry for Backup Exec, using regedt32, turn off the
Fast File Access feature by setting: 
 
Use fast file restore=0 
 
instead of the default Fast File Restore=1.  The path is
(under HKEY_CURRENT_USER): 
 
SOFTWARE\ARCADA\BEXECNT\BACKUP ENGINE 
 
Restoring or verifying files and cataloging tapes will
take longer with this feature disabled. 
 
Problem 
 
Sytos Plus ECC translation errors are received when
restoring files from a Sytos Plus tape.  How can files
be restored from this tape? 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
If the tape drive supports Hardware ECC, using regedt32,
change the following setting in the INI settings in the
Registry: 
 
change SYPL ECC Flag= 2  to  SYPL ECC Flag=0 
 
If the tape drive does not support Hardware ECC: 
 
change SYPL ECC Flag= 2  to  SYPL ECC Flag=1 
 
The path is (under HKEY_CURRENT_USER): 
 
SOFTWARE\ARCADA\BEXECNT\TRANSLATORS 
 
If you are not sure if your tape drive supports Hardware
ECC, try 0 and 1 to see which one works. 
 
Problem 
 
When prompted to insert a tape into the tape drive, I have
to tell it OK more than once. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
On tape drives that take a long time to settle, Backup
Exec will sometimes time out while waiting for the tape
drive.  This is typical on Exabyte 8mm drives and DLT
(digital linear tape) drives.  In the INI settings in the
Registry, adjust the settle time higher.  The default is
60 seconds; try changing it to 120 seconds. 
 
change to DRIVE SETTLING TIME=120 
 
The path is (under HKEY_CURRENT_USER): 
 
SOFTWARE\ARCADA\BEXECNT\HARDWARE 
 
Problem 
 
Sometimes when changing tapes in a minicartridge tape
drive, Backup Exec does not detect that the tape has been
changed. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
With some minicartridge drives, tapes can be changed
faster than the tape drive can detect it.  Try waiting a
few seconds after ejecting a tape before inserting the
next tape. 
 
Problem 
 
When backing up to a mini-cartridge tape drive, the
floppy disk drives cannot be accessed. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
This is normal.  Only the minicartridge tape drives or
the floppy diskette drives may be used at one time. 
 
Problem 
 
The DLT tape drive hangs when cataloging some tapes. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
The DLT tape drive writes information on the beginning of
the tape that is used to quickly catalog the tape.  If the
drive is powered off without ejecting the tape first, this
information is lost. 
 
The drive is not hung; the catalog operation will take
several hours to complete.  Once complete, ejecting the
tape will update the information stored on the beginning
of the tape and normal operation will resume.  It is
highly recommended that DLT tapes be ejected after use
to prevent this problem. 
 
Problem 
 
The tape drive being used is not listed in the drivers
list for Windows NT.  Which tape driver should be
selected? 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Some tape drives are repackaged and sold with a new brand
name. 
 
-  If your tape drive is a cartridge tape drive, 150 MB,
250 MB, 525 MB or larger, try using the Archive or Wangtek
drivers. 
 
-  If your tape drive is a DAT drive, use the 4mm DAT
driver. 
 
-  If your tape drive is an 8mm tape drive, try the two
Exabyte drivers. 
 
-  If your tape drive is a mini-cartridge tape drive, use
the QIC 40/80 floppy tape driver. 
 
Problem 
 
An Exabyte 8200+ or Exabyte 8200SX tape drive does not use
the Fast File Access feature under Windows NT, but does
using other tape backup software. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Under Windows NT, the Exabyte 8200+ and Exabyte 8200SX
tape drives are treated like the Exabyte 8200  tape drive
and the Fast File Access feature is not used. 
 
Problem 
 
Tapes created with MaynStream do not use the Fast File
Access feature under Windows NT. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
Under Windows NT, Fast File Access is not supported on
tapes created with MaynStream. 
 
Problem 
 
An Irwin Accutrak tape drive is not recognized by the
QIC 40/80 driver. 
 
Possible Solution(s) 
 
The Irwin Accutrak tape drive is not supported under
Windows NT. 
 
Error Message Table 
 
Error Message 
 
Invalid filename [filename]. 
 
Problem 
 
The file name contains characters not permitted by
Windows NT.  Refer to your Windows NT manual. 
 
Solution 
 
Enter a valid file name. 
 
Error Message 
 
The path cannot contain a drive designator. 
 
Problem 
 
The path contains a drive designator (i.e., c:, g:, etc.).
 
Solution 
 
Remove the drive designator and try again. 
 
Error Message 
 
The path cannot contain a file name. 
 
Problem 
 
The path contains a file name. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the file name and try again. 
 
Error Message 
 
Job [job name] was not found on [date] at [time]. 
 
Problem 
 
A scheduled job was not found. 
 
Solution 
 
Delete the icon from Program Manager or recreate the job.
 
Error Message 
 
Warning: This tape is out of sequence. 
 
Problem 
 
While using multiple tapes, you loaded a tape out of
sequence. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the tape and insert the correct tape in the
sequence. 
 
Error Message 
 
The tape in the drive cannot be removed from the catalog.
 
Problem 
 
You cannot remove a tape from the catalog while it is
loaded in the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the tape from the tape drive and then remove the
tape from the catalog. 
 
Error Message 
 
File name is not valid. 
 
Problem 
 
The file name contains characters not permitted by
Windows NT.  Refer to your Windows NT manual. 
 
Solution 
 
Enter a valid file name. 
 
Error Message 
 
Tape Eject Failed. 
 
Problem 
 
The tape did not eject from the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Check the tape and the tape drive to see why the tape did
not eject. 
 
Error Message 
 
A hardware error has been detected.  All attempts to
correct this problem have failed.  Please exit Backup
Exec.  It is not safe to continue. 
 
Problem 
 
An error has occurred that requires you to exit Backup
Exec. 
 
Solution 
 
Check your hardware and drivers.  Exit Backup Exec and
restart Backup Exec. 
 
Error Message 
 
None of the sets matched the requested volume. 
 
Problem 
 
The search did not find any backup sets that matched the
drive/volume specified. 
 
Solution 
 
If the path entered is not correct, correct it and try
again. 
 
Error Message 
 
Too many files matched the selection criteria.  More files
were found than will be displayed. 
 
Problem 
 
The search criteria was too general. 
 
Solution 
 
Enter more specific search criteria or increase the
Maximum Search Results and try again. 
 
Error Message 
 
This set is not completely cataloged. 
 
Problem 
 
The backup set is not completely cataloged.  The backup
set may have crossed tapes or cataloging was aborted
before it was completed. 
 
Catalog the backup set again.  To do this, select
Catalog Maintenance under Operations and change the tape
to Partially Cataloged.  Re-catalog the Backup Set. 
 
Error Message 
 
This set must be cataloged before it can be viewed. 
 
Problem 
 
The set is partially cataloged. 
 
Solution 
 
Fully catalog the set by clicking OK in the window. 
 
Error Message 
 
Drive not responding. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot access the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Exit Backup Exec, power off the tape drive, check the
connections on the tape drive, power on the tape drive,
restart Backup Exec. 
 
Error Message 
 
You are cataloging this tape out of sequence. 
 
Problem 
 
This tape is part of a multi-tape family and the tape you
have loaded is out of sequence. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the tape, insert the correct tape, and try again.
 
Error Message 
 
Error during attachment to device [name] 
 
Problem 
 
This is a network error.  A server may not be available
or responding. 
 
Problem 
 
Check your server or check with your network
administrator. 
 
Error Message 
 
Tape positioning error on [drive name]. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot access the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Exit Backup Exec, power off the tape drive, check the
connections on the tape drive, power on the tape drive,
restart Backup Exec. 
 
Error Message 
 
Unable to read tape in [drive name]. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot access the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Exit Backup Exec, power off the tape drive, check the
connections on the tape drive, power on the tape drive,
restart Backup Exec. 
 
Error Message 
 
Unable to write to tape in [drive name]. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot access the tape drive. 
 
Solution 
 
Exit Backup Exec, power off the tape drive, check the
connections on the tape drive, power on the tape drive,
restart Backup Exec. 
 
Error Message 
 
The tape in [drive name] is unrecognizable and cannot be
read. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot read this tape.  It may have been
created with software not compatible with Backup Exec. 
 
Solution 
 
Insert another tape or erase this one. 
 
Error Message 
 
The tape in [drive name] is an unrecognizable tape. 
 
Problem 
 
Backup Exec cannot read this tape.  It may have been
created with software not compatible with Backup Exec. 
 
Solution 
 
Insert another tape or erase this one. 
 
Error Message 
 
You cannot append a transfer set to a non-transfer tape. 
 
Problem 
 
You cannot append to this tape. 
 
Solution 
 
Use another tape. 
 
Error Message 
 
WARNING: Tape # [number] is out of sequence. 
 
Problem 
 
This tape is part of a multi-tape family and the tape you
have loaded is out of sequence. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the tape, insert the correct tape, and try again. 
 
Error Message 
 
The selections for [device name] will be omitted from the
operation. 
 
Problem 
 
The device specified in the selections is not available. 
 
Solution 
 
Correct the problem and try again. 
 
Error Message 
 
Unexpected end of backup set encountered on [filename]. 
 
Problem 
 
The backup may have been terminated before it was
completed. 
 
Solution 
 
Rerun the backup operation again. 
 
Error Message 
 
Tape is out of sequence.  Insert tape one of this tape
family. 
 
Problem 
 
This tape is part of a multi-tape family and the tape you
have loaded is out of sequence. 
 
Solution 
 
Remove the tape and insert the correct tape. 
 
Appendix B 
 
Using a Loader 
 
Using a loader enables you to back up or restore large
amounts of information without having to handle tapes
during the operation.  To accomplish this, you simply load
the tapes into the loaders magazine before starting your
backup or restore.  Once the tapes are loaded into the
loader and you have selected a magazine definition, the
backup or restore operation will execute using the
correct tapes. 
 
Tape Drive Loaders Supported 
 
Backup Exec for Windows NT AS supports single-drive
loaders with random mode of operation.  The random mode
of operation allows Backup Exec to move from one magazine
slot location to another magazine slot randomly.  This
random mode of operation, when coupled with the advanced
capabilities of Backup Exec, provide you with
sophisticated storage management options.  In addition,
you may have multiple instances of Backup Exec using
loaders. 
 
Creating a Loader Definition 
 
Before you can use a loader, you must first create a
magazine definition that describes the layout of the
loaders magazine.  The definition describes the physical
size of the magazine and must describe at least one group
that defines the starting slot number and the number of
slots in the group.  This is called configuring the
magazine.  The definition tells Backup Exec the exact
location of the tapes in the magazine that will be used. 
 
Loader Settings 
 
Select Loader under Settings in the Menu Bar and you will
see the Settings - Loader window. 
 
This window is used to select a magazine definition.  The
magazine definition describes the location for the group
of slots that Backup Exec will use for its operations.
In this window, you can also create magazine definitions. 
 
The first time you configure Backup Exec for loader
support, the Settings - Loader window will be displayed.
If the loader has a magazine loaded, the default
definition for this magazine will be displayed.  This
definition is dynamic and changes with different
magazine sizes. 
 
The default Magazine Name and Size fields will be
displayed (the magazine name of All; the size will be
set to the size of the magazine currently in the loader).
The Group Name field will display the name All with all
of the slots selected for this group.  At this time,
click OK to select the default group and load the first
tape within the group. 
 
If the loader has no magazine loaded, the Magazine Name
and Group Name fields will be disabled.  The Size and
Slots will be set to one. 
 
Once you select a magazine definition, all Backup Exec
tape operations will be applied to the currently
selected group of tapes. 
 
Loader Setup 
 
To set up a loader, click on Setup in the
Settings - Loader window.  This will open the Loader Setup
window. 
 
In the Loader Setup window, you can create or delete a
magazine definition.
 
To create a new magazine: 
 
1.  Click on Create. 
 
This will open the Magazine window. 
 
2.  Enter a name for the new magazine definition. 
 
The Magazine Name can be uppercase, lowercase, or both.
The Magazine Name will be checked against the Magazine
Names currently in the loader magazine database file.  A
message will be displayed if the name already exists. 
 
3.  Enter the number of slots in the magazine in the Size
field.  The magazine size will be checked for validity.
The number entered must be numeric otherwise an error
message will be displayed.  The maximum size is 99. 
 
4.  Click on OK. 
 
If the Magazine Name and the Magazine Size are valid, the
Magazine Groups window will be displayed.  If you click
Cancel, the Magazine window will close and no information
will be saved. 
 
In the Magazine Groups window, you can divide the magazine
definition into groups.  The Magazine Groups window
contains the following information: 
 
Magazine Name		The name of the magazine just
			created in the Magazine window. 
 
Magazine Size		The size of the magazine just
			created in the Magazine window. 
 
Group Name		Enter a Group Name or select a
			Group Name from the drop-down
			list. 
 
Starting Slot		This defines the first slot number
			for this defined group. 
 
Number of Slots		This defines the number of slots
			allocated to this definition. 
 
Slot Status		This is a display of all of the
			slots defined for this magazine
			definition.  The slot numbers are
			shown on the left side and the
			group to which they belong is
			shown on the right side. 
 
5.  Enter a Group Name or click on the down arrow button
to select one from the drop-down list. 
 
6.  Enter the starting slot number for this group
definition in the Starting Slot field. 
 
7.  Enter the number of slots allocated to this group
definition in the Number of Slots field. 
 
8.  Click on Add to add the group definition to the Slot
Status list. 
 
Note: The Starting Slot number will automatically advance
to the next number beyond the just defined group
definition. 
 
Repeat the above steps to define all of the groups for
this magazine definition. 
 
9.  Click OK to save the definition or Cancel to exit this
window without saving the definition. 
 
To delete the currently defined group in the Group Name
field, click on Delete.  This will remove the entry and
free the assigned slots. 
 
10.  Click Close to close the Loader Setup window. 
 
Magazine Definition Examples 
 
The following are examples of how a magazine could be
configured: 
 
Example 1		Example 2 
 
1	Group 1		1	Group 1 
2	Group 1		2	Group 1 
3	Group 1		3	Group 1 
4	Group 1		4	Group 1 
5	Group 1		5	Group 2 
6	Group 1		6	Group 2 
7	Group 1		7	Group 2 
8	Group 1		8	Group 2 
9	Group 1		9	Group 3 
10	Group 1		10	Group 3 
11	Group 1		11	Group 3 
12	Group 1		12	Group 3 
 
Example 1 shows a twelve cartridge magazine configured as
one group with twelve slots.  This example allows you to
run the same job every day; you will not have to handle
tapes for a long time. 
 
Example 2 shows a twelve cartridge magazine configured
with three groups and each group has four slots.  By
dividing the magazine into groups, you can dedicate backup
operations to perform specific tasks.  For example,
Group 1 can be defined for your Sales Department; Group 2
can be defined for your Marketing Department; Group 3 can
be defined for your Engineering Department.  Jobs can be
created to back up each department and each department
will have their own set of tapes. 
 
Another example is to create a magazine definition
according to your backup strategy.  One group can be
used for Normal backups that are run weekly while another
group can be used for Incremental backups that are run
daily. 
 
To delete a magazine definition: 
 
1.  Select the desired name from the Magazine Name field
drop-down list in the Loader Setup window. 
 
2.  Click on Delete. 
 
3.  Click Close to close the Loader Setup window. 
 
What You Should Know About Loaders 
 
Starting Backup Exec With Loaders 
 
When you start Backup Exec, it expects the tape drive to
be empty.  If the tape drive is not empty, an error
message asking you to remove the tape will be displayed
and Backup Exec will not start.  This is because Backup
Exec expects all tapes to be in the magazine at startup
and will put all tapes back into the magazine at exit. 
 
Ejecting a Tape 
 
To eject a tape from the loader, use Eject Tape under
Operations in the Menu or use the Eject button on the
Selection Bar.  The only time you should manually eject a
tape would be in the event of an error condition that
causes Backup Exec to exit without ejecting the tape
(e.g., a power failure). 
 
Erasing Tapes 
 
The Erase Tape operation is applied to the currently
selected group of tapes.  Selecting Erase Tape will
erase all of the tapes in the group definition. 
 
Editing a Magazine Definition 
 
You cannot edit a magazine definition.  You must delete
the magazine definition and create a new magazine
definition. 
 
Appendix C 
 
Glossary 
 
Glossary of Terms 
 
The following table contains a brief definition of terms
used in this manual. 
 
Active			Window - The window currently
			selected.  If multiple windows are
			open, the title bar for the active
			window is usually a different
			color or intensity from other
			window title bars. 
			File(s) - A dotted rectangle
			(selection cursor) around the
			highlighted icon and text
			indicates the active item. 
 
Append			When performing a Backup
			operation, choosing Append will
			add new Backup Sets after the last
			Backup Set in the tape family. 
 
archive bit		This is a file attribute bit that
			indicates whether or not the file
			has been changed or created since
			the last Normal or Incremental
			backup. 
 
Backup			A process where selected
			directories and files contained on
			one or more disk drives are copied
			and stored on a reliable form of
			media (e.g., tape). 
 
Backup Set		A group of directories and files
			placed together on a tape.  Backup
			Sets contain directories and files
			from only one disk drive
			(e.g., disk drive C:).
			Directories and files selected
			from multiple disk drives will
			create multiple Backup Sets. 
 
Backup Set Label	A name used to identify the backup
			set on a tape.  The Backup Set
			Label may be up to 50 characters. 
 
Catalog			A catalog keeps track of the
			contents of tapes created during a
			Backup or Transfer operation.
			Catalogs are stored on the disk
			drive in your Backup Exec
			directory.  If during a Backup or
			Transfer operation, you selected
			Include Catalogs in Backup, Backup
			Exec will also back up your
			\CATALOGS directory on the tape.
			This enables you to restore all of
			your catalogs without having to
			catalog all of your tapes
			individually. 
 
Check			Full - A black X in the check box.
			Partial - A gray X in the check
			box. 
 
Check Box		A square box on the left side of
			the file, disk, directory,
			server/share, tape, or backup set.
			The cursor is used to place a
			check mark in the check box to
			select the item for an operation. 
 
Copy Backup		Backs up all user-checked files,
			but does not reset the archive
			bit. 
 
Differential Backup	Backs up all files that were
			changed or were created since the
			last Normal Backup.  This backup
			does not reset the archive bit. 
 
Disk Grooming		Transferring inactive files off
			the hard disk onto tape frees hard
			disk space for files more often
			accessed and provides archival
			storage for important but dormant
			information. 
 
FFA (Fast File Access)	A proprietary method used to
			quickly locate files on a tape. 
 
Folders			Clear - A clear folder represents
			a directory or subdirectory that
			does not contain any files.  It
			may contain subdirectories that
			may or may not have any files in
			them. 
			Colored - A colored folder
			represents a directory or
			subdirectory that contains files.
			It may contain subdirectories that
			may or may not have any files in
			them. 
 
Full cataloging		The catalog will include the tape
			name and date, all backup set
			names and dates, all
			subdirectories, and all file names
			and file detail. 
 
Grayed			A menu command that is gray in
			color (shaded) instead of the
			normal dark color indicates that
			the command or option is not
			available for selection. 
 
Incremental Backup	This backup only backs up the
			files that were changed, created,
			or accessed since the last Normal
			or Incremental backup.  This
			backup adds to the Normal backup
			and resets the archive bit after
			the files have been backed up. 
 
Normal Backup		Backs up all user-checked files.
			Removes the archive bit after the
			files are backed up.  Normal is
			the default method and is
			sometimes called Full Backup. 
 
Partial cataloging	The catalog will include tape and
			backup set information only.
			File information is not included. 
 
Replace			When performing a Backup
			operation, choosing Replace will
			start at the beginning of the tape
			and overwrite the data on the tape
			with the data being backed up. 
 
Registry information	Microsoft Windows NT provides a
			database of information called the
			Registry.  The Registry contains
			information such as hardware,
			software, preferences, etc.  The
			Registry database maintains
			several files that typically
			reside in the \SYSTEM32\CONFIG
			directory.  Many of these files
			are active while Windows NT is
			running and therefore cannot be
			backed up like ordinary files.
			Backup Exec provides the support
			to back up and restore the
			Registry information on both your
			local computer and remote
			computers. 
 
Selection Lists		Selection Lists contain
			information about the specific
			disk drives, directories, and/or
			files you want to back up or
			transfer. 
 
SQL Tape		This is a tape created by the
			internal dump utility of the
			Microsoft SQL Server database. 
 
Tape-based catalogs	When performing a Backup or
			Transfer operation, Backup Exec
			creates a catalog on the tape.
			Selecting Use tape-based catalogs
			tells Backup Exec to use this
			catalog information to create the
			catalog file that is stored on
			your disk drive in your \CATALOGS
			directory.  When cataloging a
			tape, if you do not select Use
			tape-based catalogs, Backup Exec
			will read the entire tape to
			catalog it.  This method is much
			slower than using the tape-based
			catalogs.  It should be used
			whenever you are missing or have
			any damaged tape(s) from a tape
			family. 
 
Tape Name		A name used to identify a tape.
			The Tape Name may be up to
			50 characters. 
 
Transfer		A process where selected
			directories and files contained on
			one or more disk drives are copied
			to tape, automatically verified,
			and if successfully verified,
			deleted from the disk drive(s). 
 
Glossary of Files 
 
The following table contains a brief description of the
Backup Exec files: 
 
BERESNT.DLL		This file is required by the
			Backup Exec program executable
			file. 
 
BEWINNT.EXE		This is the Backup Exec program
			executable file. 
 
BEWINNT.HLP		This is the Backup Exec help file.
 
BEWINNT.JOB		This file contains all Job files
			created. 
 
BEWINNT.SCH		This file contains all scheduler
			information for jobs that are
			scheduled. 
 
BEXnn.LOG		This is the default Logfile
			created by Backup Exec.  nn equals
			a number up to the Number of
			sessions to keep specified.  The
			name (BEX) used for Logfiles is
			user selectable. 
 
BEXECNT.UNI		This is where the SKIPPED
			Selection Lists information is
			stored. 
 
LAUNCHNT.EXE		This is the Backup Exec Launcher
			executable file. 
 
QTC_TEMP.nnn		This is a temporary file created
			by Backup Exec.  It is created in
			the Catalogs directory.
			nnn equals a number up to 999. 
 
README.TXT		This is a Readme file containing
			information that is not in this
			manual. 
 
SCRIPTS.UNI		This is where the Selection Lists
			information is stored. 
 
SETUP.EXE		This file is located on the Backup
			Exec diskette.  This file is used
			to install Backup Exec. 
 
XXXXXXXX.SM		This is a temporary file created
			by Backup Exec.  It is created in
			the Catalogs directory. 
 
XXXXXXXX.FDD		This is a temporary file created
			by Backup Exec.  It is created in
			the Catalogs directory. 
 
XXXXXXXX.INI		This file is created when using
			BEWINNT.EXE with the /INI option.
			Backup Exec uses the settings
			information contained in the
			specified .INI file. 
 
XXXXXXXX.Unn		These are permanent disk catalog
			files.  nn equals a number up
			to 99. 
 
Appendix D 
 
Storage Exec 
 
If you need to protect the data in a larger network, and
require several copies of Backup Exec for Windows NT AS,
you should consider Storage Exec.  Storage Exec is
Arcadas new enterprise backup solution for Windows NT
Advanced Server networks.  Simply put, you can think of
Storage Exec as a product that enables centralized
management over distributed copies of Backup Exec for
Windows NT AS.  However, Storage Exec provides
significantly more capabilities, including: 
 
Features and Benefits 
 
-  Centralized Administration - Configuration, session
control, and monitoring of scheduled or in-progress jobs
can all be done from a centralized Administrator
workstation. 
 
-  Compatibility - Storage Exec allows you to make use of
your existing Windows NT tape libraries and device.  All
tapes created by Storage Exec are interchangeable with the
Windows NT Backup Utility and Arcada's Backup Exec for
Windows NT. 
 
-  Device and Media Tracking - Storage Exec tracks both
device and media usage to ensure system integrity. 
 
-  Load Balancing - Load balancing tools enable
administrators to distribute Offsite, Full, and
Differential backup jobs to fit the Backup Window (the
time available to perform backups). 
 
-  Other Workstation and Server Protection - Using Storage
Exec, you have the ability to backup DOS (using
Microsofts Workgroup Connection), Windows For Workgroups,
Windows NT and OS/2 servers and workstation shares. 
 
-  Policy driven - Allows you to specify how servers and
workstations are to be protected, including support for
Offsite backups. 
 
-  Pooling Networked Tape Devices - Minimizes hardware
costs by maximizing the use of available tape resources on
the network.  Pending backup jobs are processed by the
next available tape device in the pool. 
 
-  Reliability - Storage Exec uses Backup Exec for NT, a
thoroughly tested, full-featured version of the NT backup
utility developed by Arcada Software and included with
every copy of Windows NT. 
 
-  Reports - Storage Exec provides a complete suite of
useful reports.  These include Configuration, Load
Balancing, Session Summary, Tapes to Move Off-Site, Tapes
to Recycle, and Tape Device Maintenance reports.  In
addition, administrators can define their own reports
using a third party ODBC-compatible report generator. 
 
-  Scalability - Storage Exec is designed to
cost-effectively protect small, medium and large networks.
In larger networks, administrators can partition the
network into Backup Domains, which are used to isolate
network traffic (backup data) to individual LAN segments
and sites, as well as organize tape libraries by
department, site, or function.  Within these Backup
Domains, overall backup performance can be managed
through load balancing, and by adding tape servers and
tape devices. 
 
-  Single Solution for mixed LAN Manager and Windows NT
Advanced Server Environments - Storage Exec facilitates
the transition from OS/2 LAN Manager to Windows NT AS by
backing up both OS/2 LAN Manager and Windows NT AS
servers.  Storage Exec's Restore utility  can restore
tapes created by SYTOS Plus for OS/2, as well as
MaynStream for OS/2.  In addition, because Storage Exec
supports most SCSI tape devices supported by SYTOS Plus
for OS/2, you preserve your investment in tape hardware.
 
For More Information 
 
If you would like additional information on Storage Exec,
call Arcada at 1-800-3ARCADA  (1-800-327-2232) and ask for
the White Paper on Storage Exec. 

