Chapter 4: Windows Disaster Recovery

Task 2: Configure the Devices and Test the Operating System

If the computer you are recovering is a NetWorker server or storage node, configure any devices required by the NetWorker software.

To configure the devices and test the operating system:

1.Configure any devices required by the NetWorker software, for example SCSI pass-through devices for autochangers.

2.Ensure that Removable Storage is configured as it was prior to the disaster. To enable or disable Removable Storage:

a.On the desktop, right-click My Computer and select Manage.

b.In the left pane of the Computer Management window, expand Storage\Removable Storage\Physical Locations.

c.Right-click the icon for the Removable Storage jukebox and select Properties.

d.If you plan to configure the NetWorker software to use Removable Storage, select the Enable Library check box in the Properties dialog box.

If you do not plan to configure the NetWorker software to use

Removable Storage, clear the Enable Library check box in the4 Properties dialog box.

e.Repeat step c and step d for each stand-alone drive or autochanger connected to the NetWorker server or storage node host computer.

The NetWorker software supports optional use of Removable Storage for autochangers only. Ensure that Removable Storage is disabled for all stand-alone drives. For more information about Removable Storage, refer to the Legato NetWorker Administrator’s Guide, Microsoft Windows Version.

3.Verify the following:

•Operating system is functioning properly.

•Network protocols are functioning properly. Test by using the ping command.

•Name to address resolution is correct. Test by using the nslookup command with the fully qualified domain name of the NetWorker server, storage node, or client you are recovering.

•The operating system recognizes the necessary devices. If the devices are not recognized, you might need to:

–Load the SCSI driver.

–Install the device driver software.

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