Xerox 701P25032 manual When to Backup and Restore a System, Restore System

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Backup and Restore

For existing Xerox FreeFlow Print Server systems that have been upgraded without the reinstallation of the operating system, backup and restore system procedures are the same as in previous releases of the Print Server.

NOTE: Do not use a System Restore when there has been a hard drive failure. The Backup System is only a partition of the hard drive.

\NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Online Help for detailed procedures and SUN documentation for additional information on saving a system image.

When to Backup and Restore a System

The following items detail when to use the backup and restore system option.

It is recommended that the System Backup process be completed after the system has been running in production for a week or two.

The System Backup should be performed once a month, and it should be completed during a time when the printer is not in use, such as at night.

Restore System

To restore the system disk copy after a catastrophic software, operating system, or other software failure.

To restore the system when the Xerox FreeFlow Print Server or the operating system has been compromised i.e. from a storm or if corrupted by a power surge.

To restore a known image of the entire system.

Do not use when restoring after a hard disk failure.

Restore System is performed via the System Restore Disk within Xerox FreeFlow Print Server software kits. Before a restore is attempted a previous backup must have been completed.

Restore takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes.

From the System menu select [Backup/Restore].

Select the [Restore System] button.

Users are prompted to retrieve the System Restore disk from the software kit. The cd-rom contains a bootable OS and pointers to the /XRXbackup folder. It does not contain user data.

Insert the System Restore Disk.

Type boot cd-rom on cd

Files are automatically copied onto the main drive partitions.

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Contents System Guide Page Backup and Restore Gateway and Network ConfigurationIntroduction Printing FinishingFonts TroubleshootingAccounting and Billing Hints and Tips About this guide ContentsConventions Customer support Gateway and Network Configuration Job Definition Format JDF Technical OverviewJDF Process Receive JDF Job Tickets from Hot FolderSubmit Data Files to FreeFlow Print Server Updates and Outputs JDF Job TicketsProcesses invalid syntax/value JDF Job Tickets JDF Workflow Example JDF Gateway ConsiderationsTroubleshooting JDF Gateway Info Config Fine FinerSnmp gateway configuration Additional features supported in SnmpChanging attributes support Snmp MIB supportGateway and Network Configuration Automatic Meter Reading AMR support Localization of text and units of measure Snmp configuration variables AppleTalk gateway configuration Local User Interface LUI mapping to MIBQueue server options Printer and job messagesNetwork configuration settings NetWare gateway configurationIP configuration LPD gateway configurationName services Dynamic Host Config Protocol DhcpWindows Internet Name Service Wins Domain Name Service DNSActive Directory Service ADS Network filing configurationNetwork Information Services NIS/NIS+ LP/LPR compatibility with Xerox FreeFlow Print ServerGateway and Network Configuration Restore network factory settings Ethernet connection speedGateway and Network Configuration Backup and Restore System Backup and RestoreWhen to Backup and Restore a System Restore SystemConfiguration Backup When to Backup and Restore a ConfigurationRestore Configuration Frequently asked questionsDocuSP 5.x to Xerox FreeFlow Print Server 6.x upgrade Restore? Troubleshooting Activity loggingTesting the backup tape Mv backup.log lognameChecking the tape drive Backup and Restore Backup and Restore Printing workflow options First In/First Out Fifo printingMultiple job submission Hot folder submissionResource based scheduling Parallel RIP processing Ascii and PCL printing utilitiesSetpclcontrol utility Ascii and the PS or PCL decomposersSetlp/lprcopycount utility LP/LPR compatibility with Print Server NPS lp-o and lpr-cHighlight color programming in Ascii job ticket Resource based scheduling for NPS color Socket gateway configuration utility setVPSoption Tiff files Tiff orientationSupported Tiff tags Administration page controls Performance considerationsRepository management Using VippSave job options Scan to digital input on Nuvera Copy input for multiple page Tiff filesRIP input Copy/move/delete saved jobsJob previewing and editing Copying and saving jobs to CDSaving custom templates Editing thumbnailsPrinting hints Subset finishing Creating jobs to use subset finishingPCL offset/separator/subset finishing command Subset offset Page Level JogUsing the PCS Separator PCL paper source commandPCL Offset Stacking Tray programming Tray confirmationTray mapping Mapping trays to mediaMixed stacking Stacking orderAdditional finishing information How to choose fonts FontsResident fonts Downloading fonts from the networkPostScript resident fonts Fonts Fonts PCL resident fonts PCL Resident Fonts Downloaded fonts Non-resident fontsOptional or soft fonts PostScript fonts Font substitutionPCL 5e fonts Auto exporting accounting log AccountingAccounting exported values Accounting file fields Accounting and Billing Hppcl Html Can be a range e.g 8 or All. If not specified, this field Accounting and Billing Job Notes window BillingView and Print the Billing Report Billable eventsXerox billable events include the following Billable events do not include the followingBilling meters Market Billing Meters for Region Accounting and Billing Calling for service Declared faultsUndeclared faults Printer faultJob fault Disk Usage example of a declared faultSnmp problems Log in as root # prstatWindows problems Client problemsMacintosh problems GUI problems FreeFlow problemsTape Client problems Print quality problems Font problemsInoperable system problems Job flow problemsJob integrity problems Tray to media mapping problemsGateway problems PDL problemsPostScript problems Tiff problemsTroubleshooting Editor problems Restore passwordProductivity and performance problems Problems when saving a jobAlljobslog Printing system logsSystemlog Statuslog Epexceptionlog and epprimarylogLPR logs Printing the accounting logRebooting and restarting LP/LPR and the Ascii job ticketsLoading XJDC/Unix Configuring XJDC/Unix Xjdc hints and tipsOutput files Properly ejecting a diskette on a Print Server stationRemote Services Troubleshooting Settings for enhanced color output GeneralColor Systems Disabling the Solaris Screen SaverColor job processing efficiencies Time used to generate the PDLTime used to transfer PDL Time required to RIP PDLPostScript factory settings Job submission hintsNumber of images PostScript preScan and full scanEthernet GatewaysJob RIP hints Job submission orderVariable data Image Quality IQ Job printing hints PCI channel interface PWB trace captureSkipped pitches Perform a trace Export the trace file to floppyAsap Hints and Tips System Guide Hints and Tips