Mitel SME Server V5 with ServiceLink manual Verify Desktop Backup File, Configure Tape Backup

Chapter 14. Administration

14.2.3. Verify Desktop Backup File

This option allows you to verify that the backup to disk was completed successfully. In rare cases we have found that users ran out of disk space on their client PC while doing the backup to desktop. This options allows you to verify whether or not the backup did in fact complete successfully.

14.2.4. Configure Tape Backup

The second type of backup involves configuring your system to perform a daily full system backup to a tape drive using a software package called fle xbackup. If you wish to activate this option, check the box next to Enable Tape Backup and then specify the time at which you wish the backup to occur and the time at which reminder notices should be sent.

Be aware that you must use a supported tape drive and that a tape must be inserted in the drive for the backup to work.

Note: Reminder e-mail messages for tape backups are automatically sent to the e-mail address that is configured to receive administrative notices. This is normally the user admin, but you can change this by going to the Other e-mail settings screen in the server manager.

14.2.5. Restore From Tape

If you are performing regular backups, you can also restore user data and configuration settings by using the Restore From Tape option. After you press the Perform button, the system will read the files from tape and overwrite any currently existing files. You must reboot your system after the restore for the changes to take effect. Note that in order to restore data from tape, you must have first checked off Enable Tape Backup and scheduled nightly backups. If you have not done this, you will not be able to restore from tape using the server manager.

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