Dell 745N Backing Up the System

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Backing Up the System
Dell™PowerVault™745NNASSystemsAdministrator'sGuide
System-State Backup
Backing Up Data Volumes
Windows Backup and Restore Tools
Third-Party Backup Software
Installing Tape Device Drivers for Windows Backup and Recovery Tools
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This section provides instructions on how to back up files on your system. The following topics are included:
lBacking up system-state files
lBacking up data volumes
lUsing the Backup and Recovery Tools
lUsing third-party software for local and network backups
lInstalling tape device drivers
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System-State Backup
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System-statefilescontainconfigurationinformationabouttheDell™PowerVault™NASsystem.Backingupthesystemstateallowsyoutorecoverthesystem
state if an operating system reinstallation is required. Restoring your system state restores customized settings such as user and share information.
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System-state data includes the following:
lRegistry
lCOM+ class registration database
lSystem boot files
lUsers and groups information
lShare configuration data
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Backing Up System-State Data
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Dell recommends that you regularly back up your system-state data.
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To back up system-state data, perform the following steps:
1. Log in to the NAS Manager as an administrator.
2. Click Maintenance.
3. Click Remote Desktop and log into the NAS system.
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4. On the NAS system click the System State Backup icon on the desktop.
5. When the Backup window displays, click Perform System State Backup.
6. Click OK when a message appears stating that your system state data will be backed up.
7. In the System State Backup Destination window, select the folder where you want to store the backup file and click OK.
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NOTE: System State Backup does not back up data about HTTP shares.
NOTE: The default administrative user name is administrator and the default password is powervault.