NWBACK32


Purpose

From a Windows* 95 or Windows NT* workstation, use this graphical utility to back up or restore Storage Management ServicesTM (SMSTM) targets such as eDirectoryTM, binderies, the file system, or hard disks. With this utility, you can do the following:


Starting NWBACK32

Certain prerequisites must be met on the backup server before you can start NWBACK32 on a Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation. Also, if you are loading NWBACK32 for the first time, the steps are different. See Storage Management Services Administration Guide in the NetWare® 6 online documentation.

  1. Log in to the desired eDirectory tree.

  2. Select Network Neighborhood > Novell > Sys:public >Nwback32.

    The Quick Access window appears.


    Quick Access window


Using NWBACK32

The following sections describe how the elements of NWBACK32 work. There are three methods for using NWBACK32: Quick Access, the toolbar, or the menu bar. Use the Quick Access window to determine what you want to back up or restore. Then Quick Access window does not contain as many features as in the menus or toolbar.


Using the Graphical Interface

Click the preferred button in the Quick Access window:

When you reach your destination, in most instances you can right-click the last item. You may also use the menu bar or the toolbar to complete the task.


Using the Menu Bar

The menu bar displays headings for various menus. The tasks in the menus contains all the features the toolbar uses and more than the Quick Access menu. To complete a task or manage a job, select one of the following if preferred:


Using the Toolbar

The toolbar displays buttons for various tasks or topics as follows:


Additional Information

Topic See

Learning how backup and restore works

Overview

Backing up data

Backup Services

Restoring Data

Restore Services

Loading the backup software

Backup Software for eDirectory

Before Loading the Backup Software

Administering a job or a device

Administering Jobs



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