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1. 25 52 Task settings TRKPOL1 Task name Schedule Schedule Next time Delayed tasks On system shutdown 16 OUTLOOKUSERS OUTLOOKUSERS Lol Every 30 days at 08 00 Lal 2013 09 26 Execute immediately once computer is connected Only if no backup has been scheduled for today 1 Range File Masks to Back Up Cit dbx C pst C Users Add Templates v Modify v De File Masks to Skip avi mp3 mp4 OK Fig 1 2 FBS Server Workstation Settings Tasks Schedule General Task name defines the back up task name The most frequently used are names that describe backup range or frequency e g DOCUMENTS_EVERYDAY SYSTEM_FRIDAY Default task a task marked as Default is run when the workstation is active and the button Back up now is pressed in the application s main window Schedule scheduling backup tasks You can in the first available field select the schedule type The following types are available On demand The backup operation will only be run by manually launching the task in the application s main window button Back up now Daily The backup task will be run every day at the time indicated in the field Start time Day Intervals The backup task will be run automatically after a certain number of days The interval must be set in the Days field Hour Intervals The backup task will be run automatically after a certain number of hours The time i
2. OLE can be used in Remote Commands Access to other objects is made available in a manner specific to each script language By example for JScript language you need to call ActiveXObject for VBScript CreateObject Here follows a list of the most common used automation objects e FileSystemObject A group of objects for managing discs directories and files O Automation server name Scripting O Class name FileSystemObject WshShell An object used to run programs manage the system register create shortcuts etc O Automation server name WScript O Class name Shell e WshNetwork An object used to map network discs and printers connect network resources and to read the computer name domain name and user name O Automation server name WScript O Class name Network Useful information e List of error codes e JScript language details e VBScript language details See also Remote Commands 44 52 7F Encryption passwords Here you can enter passwords used by the System to encrypt data during backup and decrypts them during data restore If no password is defined backup is not encrypted even if in an Encryption algorithm for the settings of backup has been chosen e Type of password this field can contain the following O Encryption and decryption password is to encrypt and decrypt backup files O Decryption password is to decrypt backup files only e Password password to encrypt or decrypt backup The fields are case
3. task duration or task delay red Next backup date and time of next backup Last event last message on the workstation or backup task Description any text describing the workstation or backup task 20 52 Ferro Backup System Server Backup Replication Restore Network Monitor tventa Log Reports Settings Workstations amp Tasks Workstations Tasks Workstation Add r Ji Tak Backup Now Add Mody Delete oF Nwe Last tne Deta Hotte Last Event escretion pnOCUCTKA_61 MI FKE P 2013 09 24 21 4 diha 2013 06 27 19 45 BASIC Tack completed Finished 2013 09 24 21140123 Exeovtion Time Os Exceptions 0 Fiese Jory Z be OFFICE 2 Q 2013 06 24 2i 35 S9 1h 2013 05 25 02 00 COCMENTS Badu in progress Completed 8 75 Pol Mi FKEA OP 2013 024212 i 2013 09 24 03 00 Agnes k amp VANAGEMENT_2 lt 2013 06 24 20 0 12h l re 2013 06 25 1000 DOCUMENTS Bada in progress Comqieted 6 12 Boss mno 013 024 20 06 121 190 2013 06 25 10 00 Outioc PST fe XCUMINTS 2013 09 24 20 06 Iiae 2013 025100 Baciuo progress Completed 6 12 Work les ordy ss 2013 06 24 20 0 12h i 9 2013 06 25 10 00 Whole PC ds C ando amp VANAGEVEHT i lt 2013 06 24 20 14 Wih 2013 05 27 12 45 BASIC Eadaoin progress Completed 26 25 9 i upreti Q 2013 49 24 20 1 tiho 2013 02 1000 Venor R W uerce to Q 2013 06 24 21 99 ih id 2013 06 25 10000 BASICI Tack completed Fnisted 2013 09 24 21136811 Evecution Tre O
4. 512 MB RAM recommended 1 GB 150 MB available disk space space for backups Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 8 Microsoft Windows Server 2000 2003 2008 2012 Linux BSD Mac OS X Wine recommended XP Vista Windows 7 8 or Server 2003 2008 2012 network adapter Firefox 19 Chrome 25 Internet Explorer 8 Opera 12 13 52 Backup software installation Ferro Backup SystemTM is based on client server architecture The installation file contains two applications e FBS Server server a backup server application e FBS Worker client a workstation application First installation FBS Server is only installed once on the computer which is used as a backup server The other application FBS Worker is installed on all computers from which data will be backed up In some situations FBS Worker is also installed on the backup server amp An incorrectly configured anti virus software can disrupt disk operations Before starting work with the software the anti virus software should be properly configured ia Setup Ferro Backup System El u xi Select Components Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue FBS Server software for backup server 157 7 MB FBS Worker software for workstations 0 2 MB User Manual 1 1 MB Current selectio
5. FBS Worker needs to be installed on workstations that is on all computers from which you want to back up any information office computers portable computers file servers database servers etc a PC with a PC with different system MS Windows system than MS Windows ON g One software Worker workstation software FBS Worker server software FBS Server sg Ordinary PC or dedicated server backup server DIAGRAM 2 Ferro Backup System Client and server installation locations depend on the operating system version If the computer from which you want to back up any information works under a system different than MS Windows its resources can be backed up using mapped network drives You can back up files from such a computer from any workstation under MS Windows Often it is best to install the workstation software FBS Worker also on the backup server as shown on diagram 2 Main task backup The main function of FBS Server is to send backup tasks to workstations at appropriate times Such a task includes information on data to be backed up files folders and what type of backup should be used full backup or differential backup After a task is received the workstation will look for files to be backed up and then start compressing them a ZIP archive will be created The newly created archive will be transferred to the backup server 5 52 workstation software FBS Worker c e v v v e i
6. a backup task or other remote commands depend on the result of the remote command see example no 2 Command defines the name of an executable file exe bat cmd etc lf necessary enter the full path before the file name Parameters optional list of parameters to be sent to the executable file when it is launched You can use Windows environment variables local variables and system variables e g COMPUTERNAME USERNAME and software variables TASKNAME The TASKNAME variable will be replaced with the name of the current backup task when the command is launched e g BASIC The use of the TASKNAME variable enables you to execute a remote command on a contingent basis depending on the backup task in progress Example 1 passing TASKNAME variable value to a batch file as 1 parameter Command C example bat Parameters STASKNAME5 Example 2 conditional execution of defrag C command Command CMD Parameters C if STASKNAMES BASIC defrag C See also Mapping network drives using Remote Commands Local commands 1B Changing backup task settings The Task Settings window is used to add or modify settings for a backup task or group of tasks The most often changed settings include task name schedule range backup type and versioning The window appears after clicking Add or Modify in the main window in the Backup tab See below for a detailed overview of all the settings available in this window
7. and update O Disable deactivates backup server automatic updates O Notify me but don t download updates the program will at a given time check if a newer program version is available online If a newer version is available a warning will be recorded in the Event Log stating that the installed version is not up to date O Automatically download and install updates the program will at a given time check if a newer program version is available online If a newer version is available the program will automatically download and install the update The program update process can be postponed if the program is performing other tasks or the user is working on the computer e Update work stations from backup server O Disable deactivates work stations automatic updates O Enable enables automatic software updates for work stations The update is executed while connecting the work station to the backup server After backup server FBS Server software installation manual or automatic the current work station software version FBS Worker is also stored on the server The server sends a software copy to a work station while establishing a connection The work station installs the new software version While executing the update the work station disconnects itself from the backup server for about 1 minute The program update process can be postponed if the program is performing other tasks backup e HTTP server response compression turns on
8. automatic startup SYSTEM account uninstall uninstalls FBS Server service start runs the FBSServer service stop stops the FBSServer service repairdb repairs program database corruptions debug starts the program in the diagnostics mode 46 52 User manual for the Ferro Backup System M Worker FBS Worker is a small program 140 kB which when requested by the server makes backups of files folders or entire drives and sends the resulting backup copy to the server The backed up information may be compressed and encrypted The compression process is carried out on the fly while the file is being sent no temp files are created which is why backups can be performed even when there is not enough space on the workstation s disk The encryption process is also performed locally on the workstation which significantly improves the security of transmitted information FBS Worker is ready to use right after installation The program is launched automatically during system startup No additional configuration is needed The remaining information in this text is for IT specialists only 1 FBS Worker description of available configuration file options See below for a sample configuration file FBSWorker ini which the program uses to load its settings during startup Changing default settings is not required to ensure correct System operation FERRO Software Ferro Backup System Worker Config file 02 02
9. backup falls e g the computer is unavailable full backup will be scheduled for another date as per the scheduled period The field Period Start defines the date from which a period runs Example Schedule On weekdays Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Period 5 Period Start Fri Full backup performed every Friday Schedule On weekdays Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Period 3 Period Start Wed Full backup performed every Wednesday and Saturday Schedule On weekdays Mon Wed Fri Period 6 Period Start Fri Full backup performed every other Friday Schedule Once per given number of hours 2 Period 4 Period Start 1 00 p m Full backup performed once every 8 hours at 1 00 p m 9 00 p m 5 00 a m e File encryption algorithm here you can select an algorithm for file encryption Three encryption algorithms currently considered the best are available Rijndael Serpent Twofish Just as during compression encryption is performed on the computer on which the backed up files are located Thus the backup copies are already secured when they are sent to the backup server over the network All of the implemented encryption algorithms use 256 bit keys The encryption password must be set in the Password management window amp Note Encryption may significantly slow down the backup process Twofish is the fastest encryption Serpent the slowest Please note that ZIP archives encrypted in the Ferro Backup System can only be ope
10. connection speed for all workstations O Maximum data transfer rate E Unit kilobit sec kb s E Range 50 1 000 000 E Default value 4 000 4 MB s O From Until defines the time interval in which the restriction is active 22 52 O Except defines an exception or a situation when the restriction is not active E Saturdays and Sundays E Sundays e Time to wait for packet Time to wait for a packet Currently this needs to be set to 0 O Unit milliseconds ms O Range 0 no time limits 16777216 O Default value 0 e Maximum packet size Maximum size of transmitted packets Entering a value higher than 16384 can increase the transfer rate but if the transmission is broken while the backup is being sent the received file may contain errors packets lost O Unit bytes B O Range 512 16777216 O Default value 16384 e Time interval between reconnection attempts Time interval between subsequent attempts to reconnect to the server O Unit milliseconds ms O Range 0 immediate 16777216 O Default value 4000 e Interval between subsequent data sending attempts Time interval between subsequent attempts to send data O Unit milliseconds ms O Range 0 no delay 16777216 O Default value 14000 Compression e Compression priority defines maximum CPU usage during backup During a backup operation FBS Worker reads files from a disk compresses them and sends them to the server This places a significant
11. fragment level See also Backup type file fragment difference See also Backup type file fragment difference O Range 100 2096128 O Default 20480 O Unit kilobyte kB e Size of split file fragments sets the size of fragments which the backed up file will be split into virtually Values lower than the default can save disk space on the backup server and speed up the backup process The default value has been calculated for 1 GB files If file s larger than that are backed up setting this value lower may increase backup verification time and slow down backup preparation See also Backup type file fragment difference O Range 100 2006128 O Default 1024 O Unit kilobyte kB e Process security descriptors defines whether to save information on file and directory authorizations This option may be useful for file servers in order not to redefine access privileges after file recovery Turn off this option if saving security descriptors is not necessary Turning this option off increases backup size RAM use by program and slows down the backup process O No default value does not save information on security O DACL saves the Discretionary Access Control List together with files and directories O SACL saves the System Access Control List together with files and directories O DACL SACL saves both access control lists together with files and directories See also Restoring security descriptors e Process encrypted fil
12. of network resources can be added O Mapped network disk resource available in LAN mapped to a local disk letter of backup server O Mapped FTP serve share FTP server resource mapped to a local disk letter of backup server O Network share network resource available through UNC path Modify enables to change the settings Delete removes selected network resource from the list Connect connects the selected network resource Disconnect disconnects the selected network resource Connection status executes command NET USE on the backup server and returns a result in the virtual command line window Network resources are connected automatically when FBS Server is trying to access a given network resource before backup before replication before sending an administrative alert or before opening a dialog for selecting the target directory lf a connection attempt is unsuccessful the current operation that requires access to a given resource will be interrupted and a relevant error will be entered in the Event Log The minimum interval for reattempting to connect is 60 seconds This limit is not used for manual connection Connect button amp A local system account on which the FBS Server is installed by default and does not have access privileges to network resources Therefore it is necessary to switch the FBS Server service to an account which has such privileges e g an administrator account or to set relevant privileges for t
13. of the FBS Worker software installed on the workstation Read rate displays the current rate at which data is being read from workstations The following commands are available in the Network monitor tab e Start Launching of the TCP server The TCP server is launched and waits on port 4531 for incoming connections initiated automatically by the FBS Worker software installed on workstations The Launch command is executed automatically when the FBS Server is run e Stop this disconnects all workstations and shuts down the TCP server This command is initiated automatically when the FBS Server software is stopped e Execute command on backup server provides access to the virtual command line on the backup server The Menu contains a list of most frequently used commands including System Information List of processes Network Connections e Execute command on workstation provides access to the virtual command line on the workstation The Menu contains a list of most frequently used commands including System Information List of processes Network Connections 5 FBS Server Event log The Event log enables you to make sure the System is operating correctly and to search for the causes of any problems The Log tab makes it possible to systematically monitor all generated events pertaining to the operation of the whole System the server and workstations such as errors warnings and notifications All recorded events can be filtered accor
14. on the predefined schedule The option is not available if the schedule is turned off On demand only Example Schedule Daily 5 pm Back up before system shutdown YES Next time 2007 08 20 17 00 00 The system is shut down at 3 30 pm The task is launched After the task is completed the next backup is scheduled for 2007 08 21 17 00 00 O Always 2 a backup will be performed at each system shutdown Unlike the previous option the backup schedule with the always option on is not updated after the backup is completed no new backup is scheduled Disk failures most often occur during power on or off The Backup before system shutdown option has been added in order to enhance data protection lt backs up all files created or modified since the last backup even when the user shuts down the computer prior to the scheduled periodical backup 2 Shutting down Ferro Backup System Worker Backup in progress Backup in progress System shutdown will be completed automatically after the task is finished To abort the backup process and shut down the system press Cancel Backup in progress Completed 1 of the task Cancel Fig 1 3 FBS Worker the information window displayed during system shutdown If this option is on the backup is started when the user attempts to shut down the system selecting shut down or pressing the power button on the computer A dialog appears informing the user that t
15. or off ZLIB Deflate compression used by the HTTP server embedded in FBS Server Enabling compression may increase the loading speed of the control console through an Internet browser e Enter activation code displays a dialog that enables to enter the activation code to the licence key When the correct key is entered the program is registered and in the Network Monitor tab the licensee name and purchased number of hook ups will be displayed If this option is inactive it means that the program has already been registered e Check for the updates FBS Server checks for the latest updates on the Internet If an update is available a new instruction will be displayed Download and Install When the update is finished FBS Server will download a new version of the program 38 52 on the backup server then it will install it and restart FBS Server service See also Automatic updates and program installation and update 7B Users Here you can create user accounts for accessing FBS Server control console If there is no account the access to the console is not protected and everyone gets an administrator access Account type access account may have the following privileges O Administrator an account with full privileges for control console O Operator an account with privileges for controlling data backup and restore but without privilege to change program settings O Observer an account with backup and restore process supervision but w
16. sensitive Creation date date of entering the password on the list e Comment any entry e Add creates a new password e Delete removes selected item from the list amp Note Deleting a password used to encrypt an archive will make subsequent restoration of information from that archive impossible e Set as current encryption password changes the allocation of the password from decrypting to encrypting and decrypting Multiple decryption passwords and one encryption decryption password can be defined See also Workstation settings File encryption method 8 FBS Server startup stop and diagnostics The FBS Server can be launched as a system service or in an emergency in user application mode 8A Program startup in the system service mode Working as a system service is the main operating mode configured for automatic execution of backup of FBS Server The service is launched automatically at the system startup Manual launching and stopping of FBS Server can be executed by e MMC service console Control panel gt Administrative tools gt Services gt FBS Server e commands such as NET START NET STOP with FBSServer such as NET START FBSSERVER e running the FBSServer exe with a parameter START or STOP e g FBSServer START Once started the service works in the background by default on a local system account FBS Server control console is available by an Internet browser If there are any problems running th
17. stopped when the user logs out of the system In addition if the program is working in this mode the following text will be displayed in the FBSServer console FBS Worker operating in the emergency mode To run the program as an application run FBSWorker exe directly without any parameters 3 FBS Worker syntax and command shell parameters Syntax FBSWorker install force uninstall nostname n silent start stop Parameters without parameters Runs the FBSWorker in the user application mode emergency mode linstall Installs the FBSWorker as a system service automatic startup SYSTEM account uninstall Uninstalls the FBSWorker hostname backup_server_name During installation a configuration file of the FBSWorker program will be created which will contain the name or IP address of the backup server During the uninstall operation using this parameter followed by an empty string space after the colon will delete the configuration file from the disk force Used with the install parameters forces the installation of the FBSWorker service on a disk other than the local disk This is for diagnostic purposes only silent When used with the install or uninstall switch the dialog showing FBSWorker install or uninstall progress will not be displayed start runs the FBSWorker service 48 52 stop stops the FBSWorker service 4 FBS Worker Solving connection problems The FBS Worker ap
18. tray and accidental program shutdown prevention added Empty remote drives listing bug fixed Bug where backup storage folder was read which could prevent program from creating incremental backup fixed Bug where partially locked files were skipped and task was interrupted after error when backup ranges were overlapping fixed Bug causing problems with backup when masks with square brackets were used for files to be backed up and skipped fixed Version 2 4 0 build w507 s408 2005 09 07 Backup of open locked files open file manager added Backup encryption engines Rijndael AES Serpent and Twofish added A number of minor fixes Version 2 2 0 build w507 s408 2005 07 15 Program can now work on computers with active Terminal Services Increased stability by changing database access methods Task in progress on server can now be cancelled Instant backup of all workstations added Task scheduler optimized Preview of workstation status in Network monitor tab added File and folder directories on remote computers now read faster Field to enter remote path manually added Multiple connection detection and prevention added Broken connection detection transfer rate decrease detection added Version 2 1 5 build w507 s408 2005 03 14 Number of backups to be kept can be set rotating backups Administrative alert module sending error notifications to designated email address added Current backup task can be cancelled FBS Worker opt
19. 13 09 24 01 00 17 Copying flo DANII FERC ISTOTNE COI 20421 fba 25126666 spe ropa Replica Ca opboal WI EF YISTOTNE 130 D042 1fbe125994444 op 2013 09 24 01 00 17 Celeting Alef DeopticaReplicalPropbar WIKI FEM KISTOTNE ICO 20901 fal 7001215029 3013 09 24 01 00 17 Mumber of Pies 24 Overal sto 0 41 QI 3013 09 24 01 00 17 Operation in progrets 2013 09 2 01 00 08 Tha operation completed suscessfuty 2013 09 23 01 00 06 P umber of Mies 24 Overall sie 0 41 0 2013 09 23 01 00 07 Operation in progrets 3012 09 22 01 00 16 The operation completed successfully e ce e se e se ece se e o Fig 2 1 FBS Server Replication 30 52 The Replication tab is divided into three separate subtabs Disk drives Optical drives and Tape drives In each one you can configure replication settings for the selected media Replication options which are the same for all drive types are described below Drive specific options are described further on AII Replication drive types e Replication Replication mode O Automatic the replication will be performed automatically when backup and verification operations are completed O Schedule the replication will be performed according to a schedule defined by the administrator O Manual the replication will be performed on demand only Replicate now button e Set Schedule here the user can schedule replications Replications can be performed at a preset time based on one of
20. 2007 CONNECTION Description name or IP address of a computer running FBS Server Comments empty string means the host name is assigned to a local host 127 0 0 1 HOST localhost Description TCP port used to connect to the server Bange 1 m 65535 Default 4531 Comments currently this must be set to 4531 PORT 4531 Description interval between subsequent server reconnect attempts Unit millsecond ms Range 0 no delay 16777216 Default 4000 RECONNECTINTERVAL 4000 In order to change the settings open the FBSWorker ini file in any text editor Notepad WordPad and then save it as text Changes made will only take effect after the program is launched again CONNECTION HOST This is where the name IP address of the backup server is stored of the computer on which the FBS Server is launched as entered by the user during program installation If during the use of the System the FBS Server is moved to another computer or if that computer s name or IP address changes the user can change the server location in this field to the correct one Changing this field manually will have the same effect as launching the installer and reentering the name IP address during the installation of the FBS Worker CONNECTION PORT Number of the TCP port used to connect to the server CONNECTION VIRTUALNAME Alternative name of the computer under which it will be available on the backup server FBSServer uses
21. Ferro Backup System m NETWORK BACKUP SYSTEM A M User manual version 4 3 FERRO Software www ferrobackup com October 2013 Copyright 2000 2013 FERRO Software All rights reserved Any information contained herein is subject to change without notice Names of other products and companies included in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS e 1 Introduction O 1 1 General O 1 2 System description O 1 3 What s new e 2 Installation O 2 1 System requirements O 2 2 Installation of FBS Server O 2 3 Installation of FBS Worker O 2 4 Remote installation of FBS Worker e 3 Use and configuration O 3 1 FBS Server 3 1 1 Backup 3 1 2 Replication 3 1 3 Restore 3 1 4 Network monitor 3 1 5 Event log 3 1 6 Reports 3 1 7 Settings 3 1 8 Launch 3 1 9 Command line parameters and syntax S Worker 3 2 1 Available configuration file settings m 3 2 2 Launch m 3 2 3 Command line parameters and syntax m 3 2 4 Connection troubleshooting O w S e 4 Additional information 2 52 O 4 1 Contact and support O 4 2 Glossary 1 ZEDE EEE ERE EEE KS Introduction 3 52 Network Data Backup and Recovery Software solution for IT Pros Ferro Backup System FBS is a professional network backup system intended for small offices and large corporations and institutions alike It allows you to protect data stored at desktops laptops and netwo
22. Move the pointer over the column heading and click on the displayed filter button To add a new filtering rule or modify an existing filter click on Apply in the lower right corner of the table To turn off filtering click on X in the lower left corner of the table If the filter button does not appear when you move the pointer over a column heading it means that filtering is unavailable for that column 1 FBS Server Backup The Backup tab is used to track the activities of workstations active inactive task running define new workstations in the System change workstation settings and remove workstations from the System The information window includes three views Stations and Tasks Stations Tasks Stations and Tasks tab includes tree display of the most important information on workstations and their backup tasks The Stations tab displays detailed information about particular workstations The Tasks tab displays a detailed list of all scheduled backup tasks In all views the following information is displayed in columns e Station status current status of workstation o No connection o II Ready to work o lll Task preparation on server side o lM Task running o Software update o I Workstation disabled e Task status Current backup task status O Stopped o Running Workstation task name workstation or backup task name Last time date and time of last backup Delta time time remaining until task execution
23. S support Optimized ZIP archive loading Local Commands scripts returning runtime error messages for console programs directly to the FBS Server FBS Worker FBS Server and installation suite digitally signed with the Microsoft Authenticode certificate Access paths to back up and replication folders can be changed manually by clicking on the edit field while holding the Shift button Back up and recovery of Windows 64 bit editions x64 supported Search for files to back up optimized Permanent exclusion of lt drive_letter gt System Volume Information catalogues from back up Direct data recovery to work station New Local Commands to extend FBS Server functionality using scripts Java Script Visual Basic Script PHP Script etc A radical improvement in FBS Server load speed Search engine to look for files in archives New network resources management panel New report which sums up the last back up task completed for each station New window to browse and read files from tapes Possibility to hide detailed entries in the Event Log Possibility to group entries in the Event Log Entries can be exported from the Event Log in various formats text HTML Excel spreadsheet XML or SQL Optimized performance of Log Events with more than 20 thousand records Added warning about ongoing replication to an optical medium or tape on FBS Server shutdown Replication cancelling possible Tables can be sorted in reports Reports can be saved to a file
24. and printed For differential backups users can specify when periodical full backups should be performed Damaged and empty archives automatically deleted upon task completion New format of the task completion summary message UNC paths can be used without mapping network disks The default value of split file segment size changed from 10 MB to 1 MB to ensure more efficient backup of Microsoft Office Outlook mail files Version 3 1 3 build w590 s578 2009 04 10 Increased transfer speed from backup server to workstation Backup of empty folders Saving and reading folder attributes Additional checks of accessibility of path files for backup before task execution with recording of possible warnings Generation of warnings in the event of a significant drop in the number of backed up files in relation to the number of files included in the previous backup An additonal horizontal scroll bar displaying in the Event Log Corrected error in unpacking data from differential copies containing more than 65 000 files Improvements to the FBS Server console interface Corrected error in differential backup of NTSF partitions which appeared when changing the system clock from standard time to summer time Version 3 1 0 build w567 s559 2009 02 10 Replication to tape drives Added Type column in the Restore tab This column specifies backup type full differential Database compacting on launch can now be skipped NOCOMPACT switch Types of re
25. arger lower compression It is not recommended to use high values higher than the default This will consume more memory lengthen compression times and only slightly improve compression O Unit bytes B O Range 0 default size 512 16777216 O Default value 0 e Cache size for ZIP stream The size of the cache memory for the compressed ZIP stream 0 means switching off cache memory The upper value is limited by the size of the available RAM In order to limit demand on the application s memory you can reduce the cache below the default value However if the cache is set below 65536 B transmission speeds fall dramatically the amount of information sent over the network rises sharply and the load on the workstation s and the backup server s CPU increases Values higher than the default may increase the backup speed reduce the amount of data sent over the network and reduce the load on the workstation s and the backup server s CPU If the set cache value is higher than the available RAM backup will not be possible error out of Memory O bytes B O Range 0 1073741824 O Default value 200000 Access to files e Open locked file backup Open File Manager this can be used to backup open files i e files which are locked by other processes in the system Files are backed up in the OFM only if they cannot be opened any other way Most often locked files are database files and system files For large files gt 100 MB it
26. as an additional storage location For details see Replication e Comment here a comment can be added to a backup task Task replication Here you can define if the backups that belong to the selected backup task should be copied into another location Replication may be executed on hard drives optical drives and streamers For each type of drive the following options are available e Turn off the replication will not be executed e All backup files all backup files that belong to the given back task will be replicated e Only full backups only full backup files that belong to the given back task will be replicated See also Replication tab 2 FBS Server Replication Replication enhances the security of backup files stored on the backup server by replicating them to another location Files can be replicated to another disk drive removable hard drive disk array network drive NAS FTP server optical media CD DVD Blu Ray HD DVD or tape media QIC 4mm DAT DDS 8mm DLT etc ket i Ferro Backup System Server Backup Replication Restore Netmork Monitor tweets Log Reports Settings Deh dran Replicate Now Moder Schede ni Schede Doty at 0100 Target deoctory E DropBcaRepica i Dronbox e Last events 2012 09 24 01 00 32 The operation completed successfully 2013 09 24 01 00 31 Copying file DAMKI FEM RISTOTRE OO 300903fba2034 16774 rp gt E ropta Ropi Pe opboal WIFE YIS TOTEI 20323buo209616774 p 30
27. as per the script language chosen must be used in this field e Script to be executed on backup server space for script code The Local Commands code can be written in any previously selected script language installed in the operating system on the backup server By default two Active Script engines are available in Windows JScript and VBScript To use other script languages first install an engine for a given language in the operating system The most commonly used script languages are JScript VBScript Perl PHP Python Ruby Object Pascal Forth Haskell TCL Events Local Commands use an events mechanism FBS Server generates events in a given program operating status and runs a procedure to handle this event as defined by the administrator in Local Commands For example BeforeBackup event is generated before backup and control is transferred to BeforeBackup procedure If the procedure to handle an event has not been defined FBS Server will not generate the event A procedure to handle an event is a code fragment procedure or function defined in the chosen script language Sample procedures to handle BeforeBackup event function BeforeBackup Comp Task File 40 52 if Comp SERVER_BB SScript Echo Task name Task All the available events along with declarations of procedures to handle events and parameters are described below in detail e OnStart An event generated when starting the prog
28. ce to an account which has such privileges e g an administrator account or to set relevant privileges for the Local system account This can be done from the MMC Services console Control panel gt Administrative tools gt Services See also e Backup of operating system or disk partition e Backup of databases and mail files Options setting backup task properties e Backup type O Full full backup O Differential differential backup It is recommended in most cases due to greater speed and space savings on the backup server compared to full backup O Delta differential backup at file fragment level An advanced option of the differential backup recommended for tasks including files larger than 20 MB which are often modified mail files databases etc Note Since additional information needs to be stored in backup archives checksums the file fragment difference option only works from the third backup operation on e Periodical full backup this enables you to reduce the level of dependency between differential backup archives In the case ol differential backups the application only backs up those files which do not exist or exist only in older versions in the previous backup files Thus after a certain time dependency develops between backup archives newer archives which are connected with older ones When information is restored from a differential copy files are extracted from the selected differential bac
29. ck incoming connections to TCP 4530 port TCP 4530 port is on the backup server and is open for incoming messages For diagnostics the firewall or an anti virus application may be temporarily switched off check whether the network firewall on the computer on which an Internet browser was launched does not block outgoing connections on port TCP 4530 TCP 4530 on a remote computer must be open for outgoing connections For diagnostics the firewall or an anti virus application may be temporarily switched off check if the connection with a given computer on specified port is correct and may be done by TELNET command telnet BACKUP_SERVER_NAME_OR_IP 4530 check if the Internet browser is new and if security settings in the browser do not block JavaScript In order to make the control console work properly it may be necessary to add backup server address to the list of trusted sites check whether FBS Server service is launched on the backup server If all the above mentioned testing steps have successfully been executed and still there is no connection with the control console please contact the technical support 9 FBS Server syntax and command shell parameters Syntax FBSServer install uninstall start stop repairdb debug Parameters without parameters runs FBS Server in the user application mode and opens a console used to configure and monitor the System install installs FBS Server as a system service
30. ckup Nevertheless whatever backup type you choose for your workstation the data restore procedure is always carried out in the same user friendly way 32 52 raen ia Ferro Backup System Server fado Repkcatien Restore Network Mondt ow Events Leg Reports Settings Workstation OPPIE v Restore or Extract t Outlook xP Uist of backep copies Boup copy contest dechive Terk Hone Di See Modtied MW 2o12 04 22 10 41 12 wox _ arde pit 1771 4M8 2013 01 31 15 53 SO 2019 01 1600012 WORK L othok pa SHREMB DLW 15 53 2013 01 25 16 00 05 WOX E O Quiche tep KOB MIO 15 47 E BB 2013 01 28 16 00 08 WORK mudia c t bro 418 W 15 30 E 2013 01 29 16 0002 WORK S 2019 01 50 16 00 09 WORK Piane HI PiOtytes 2013 01 01 11 54 KS 2013 01 31 16 00 97 WOX LU Oxtkekaharino xw chi 1 358 2019010111149 GR 2013 02 01 16 00 08 WORK L _ hest ahariro xw chi 1 38 2013 01 25 19 42 Last events n o cms 2013 09 19 16 44 50 The operation completed successiuty Number of Piles 3 o orr 2013 09 19 16 44 49 Eztracting 0 00 o omz 3012 9 19 16 46 42 Edracting 0 00 o mr 2012 09 12 16 44 42 Reading fle O C PoCE PD PELNY CO0 2001 6f ba 101939090 2p o derxe 3013 09 19 16 44 42 Destination Pathe C lerestore01 o crx DILI 09 19 16 44 42 Anadingfio DAOP IE OPEN G01 2061 6f ba 1019290982 C Window Sy WOW Tau di Windows Sx WOW6 vbajet 30 di CiWindows Sy WOWEA ECO o cerr 3013 09 19 16 44 42 Restoring Fig 3 1 FBS Se
31. d attempts Additional records explain causes of failure Only scheduled tasks i e tasks which have been properly scheduled are included in the report This shows summary statistics for each workstation and each backup task and detailed Task statistics statistics for a specified backup task Each record shows the size of the completed backup archive the number of files backed up the number of new files in a differential archive task duration and the average data transfer rate You can set time intervals for each report For example in the Delayed tasks report you can choose to display only tasks which have not been completed for a specified number of days weeks or months In the Task summary and Task statistics reports you can define a time interval for data analysis 37 52 7 FBS Server Backup server settings The Settings tab enables you to configure the basic settings for backup server define archive encryption passwords set administrative alerts map network resources and create scripts to extend the program s functionality 7A Basic e Main Backup Location this field should specify the full path of the backup copy ZIP files location If the specified directory does not exist it will be created automatically on the first reference to that directory If the path is invalid it points to a missing drive or contains invalid characters an error message will be shown and the server will be stopped The dir
32. d to state the name or address of the server Those name and address details are displayed here Computer name IP address toro Ferro Backup System Server todo Replication Restore Network Motor Events Leg Reports Settings TOP Server 3 Stop Broze command on baciup server Evecute commandon woristation TOP Server Statistics Workstation statistics Hone Vole Computer Home P Abbess Versioni Resd Computer name serv BSERVER Bi ACCCUNTINI_IS 19200 400434 Okbis Syubera version SAIO Service Pack 2 OFFICE 192 1089 400 341 Oktfs PAddeSS 192 1680250 MO toeo 192 1 1 12 400 941 S3B4ktfs 10 Poet M ACCOLAITIG 14 120 449 400341 okis Server version 43 0 1332 fl OFFICE 192 204 400 941 Oktfs sape vera emana me 92 3 0 19 400341 SSH KY Lands 2013 05 29 2190 15 MU OFFICE PIS 192 205 400341 Otis ones perse f PROCUCTION 61 ELEN 400341 ois A aroda Mini 192 202 400341 okis rea ach nse KER ME MANAGEMENT A 192 2015 ADO SEELEY Inactive connectors Mm ALFA OMA ADDO SHAKES Uconses Test Cop A pee ga Foro Mi Toe 192 1089 400341 Obtys Download rate 2 1 M j 12 LL veda IO MANAGEMENT 2 ILLI 400 341 Oktfs Fig 4 1 FBS Server Network monitor The window Active Workstations located on the right hand side contains a list of workstations currently connected to the server and a handful of useful details such as Name NetBIOS or DNS of the workstation IP address Internet Protocol IP address of the workstation Version version
33. ding to event type and computer name to which the notification referres The event list shows the following information Event type icon specifies the event type Three types are available error warning notification Station name of the workstation or server component marked with Time date and time of event Task backup task name or empty Event event description message Operation type of operation during which the event has been generated 35 52 tres eh Ferro Backup System Server Badu Replication Restere Network Monitor Eventsteg Reperts Settings Fron W O riomas Detaled irf cewation Warnings Emos Ch Auto Refresh No Werkahaben Tene Tod Evert x O ome Today 16 42 02 User login aqp199 168 0 14 5 0 neve Today 16 04 21 The operation completed successfully Cx 5GMA PBI O mum Today 16c04 21 70 sun Today 16 04 21 no sun Today 16 04 18 O sun Today 16 06 16 to O reve Today 16 06 15 a O mum Today 16 04 14 Prosing up didi space Dam FER e o exam Today 16 04 14 t o exam Today 16 04 14 O soa Today 16 06 14 week Tach completed Prihod 2013 09 24 16 04 14 Exeo tion Tre x 4 Exceptons O Ples lewjf ragmer n 14945170143 Size 41 9 1 6 O sma Today 16 04 14 woar wo soa Today 16 04 14 week vo soa Today 16 04 14 week so son Today 16 06 12 week n so Today 16 06 12 woes gt h n errare seme Fig 5 1 FBS Server Event Log The eve
34. disk drives involves the synchronization of those backups from the FBF folder which belong to a selected backup task located on the backup server with a folder of the same name stored in the location selected as the Target replication directory Backups stored on the backup server which are not in the replication folder will be copied to the replication folder Backups in the replication folder which are not on the backup server will be removed from the replication folder Archives whose contents on the backup server differs from backups of the same name located in the replication folder will be deleted from the replication folder and copied again After the replication of backups assigned to a selected backup task is complete the backups stored on the backup server and in the replication folder will match See also Using NAS hard drive for data backup Optical drives CD DVD HD DVD Blu Ray Backup files located on the backup server will be saved on a medium located in the optical drive FBF subfolders will be created automatically Saved files are marked as replicated to optical drive and will not be saved again during the next replication see RepAttrib command Tape drives streamers and tape libraries autoloaders Backup files located on the backup server will be saved on a medium DDS DLT LTO AIT etc located in the tape drive FBF subdirectories will be created automatically Saved files are marked as replicated to tape dr
35. e service or the service shuts down read Launching program in the diagnostics mode 8B Launching program in the diagnostics mode If there are any problems running the FBS Server service or the service shuts down launch program in the diagnostics mode To do that on the backup server run the command line go to the directory where the device is installed and write the following command FBSServer debug If the program launches correctly in diagnostic mode you should load control console and then go to the Events Log and diagnose the problem with launching services by searching for the last errors reported by the program If the program does not launch in diagnostic mode and reports an error related to the database launch a program with a parameter repairdb in order to repair a damaged database FBSServer repairdb FBSServer repairdb If the operation of repairing database fails or the program running in diagnostic mode reports another error contact technical support 45 52 8C Solving control console access problems If an Internet browser cannot load the control console page do the following check if IP address or computer name is written in the Internet browser bar and the number of connection port 4530 is correct Checking if the IP address or network name are correct can be made by a PING command ping NAMEADDRESS_OR_ NAME OF THE BACKUP SERVER check whether the network firewall on the backup server does not blo
36. ected Error processing large file names fixed Error automatically launching FBS Server service fixed Error adding a new work station without defined schedule fixed Error recovering 0 byte sized files directly to work station fixed Error recovering data from work station which is not in database fixed option Choose FBF folder Version 3 4 5 build w812 s826 2010 10 29 7152 Collective editing of work stations settings Long file names gt 260 characters supported Multiple backup tasks can be run during power off Bandwidth limit can be imposed on workstations Data read speed at work stations displayed in the Network Monitor tab Automatic database compacting if last program shutdown was unexpected Event Log filtering by time operation type task name and message Operation Type Op column addend to the Event Log Additional filters in the Backup tab Stations and Tasks Specific recovery information stored in the Log Event Access to the program s control panel password protected Number of exceptions errors warnings displayed in the back up summary User can choose a time interval after which backup resumes New IBM and DELL tape drives supported Possible to use system variables ProgramFiles SystemRoot etc for back up Accurate information on back up progress displayed when processing large files Task Summary report now shows tasks completed successfully tasks with warnings and tasks not completed Linux and Mac O
37. ectory will include FBF subdirectories for all workstations The main backup storage location can be changed in the Workstation Settings window setting a different path for each backup task different hard disk or disk array In order to ensure adequate performance the backup storage directory should be located on a local hard disk or an internal disk array RAID Using network disks is not recommended A network disk can be used as an additional storage location For details see Replication Backup Replication Restore Network Monitor Events Log Reports Settings BASIC Users Alerts Network resources Local Commands Encryption Passwords Enter activation code Check for updates Main Backup Location S4 Limit network usage to Mb s Disabled G Maximum number of events in the Event log 15000 gt Update backup server online Notify me but don t download or install updates v Internet updates schedule Daily at 03 00 be Update work stations from backup server Disabled a HTTP server response compression ZLIB Deflate Fig 7 1 FBS Server Basic settings for backup server e Limit network load you can set the maximum computer network load here See also Limit connection speed for a selected workstation e Maximum number of Event Log entries use this option to limit the amount of information stored in the Event Log and so reduce the FBS Server launch time e Update backup server online see also Program installation
38. er This information is written in the FBSWorker ini file After copying FBSWorker exe and FBSWorker ini to the destination folder the installer will launch FBSWorker exe using the following parameters FBSWorker exe INSTALL FBSWorker service installation FBSWorker exe START FBSWorker service launch Thus FBSWorker will be installed as a system service and launched automatically on system startup The FBSWorker service works by default on a local system account To change the default startup method or change the account of the service open the properties window in the MMC console Services Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services After the installation is complete the program is already running in the background amp Note The application does not have any window so to make sure it is running look for a process named FBSWorker in the Task Manager 15 52 REMOTE INSTALLATION OF THE WORKSTATION APPLICATION FBS Worker 8 The information in this chapter is for IT technicians only See below for details on remote installation of FBS Worker Remote installation is not required to make full use of Ferro Backup System but it saves time otherwise spent on local manual installations of FBS Worker on computers in the company s network FBS Worker includes auto installation and configuration mechanisms Running the program with the necessary switches will install or uninstall the FBS Worker system ser
39. er console interface O Sorting and filtering of lists and tables O Statuses displaying active warnings for workstation O New table displaying all defined backup tasks O Copying displayed information to clipboard Reports O Task summary information on backup tasks O Outstanding tasks information on unfinished tasks O Task statistics information on times sizes and completion speeds of different tasks Backup of information from FTP servers ftpuse Replication of backups to FTP server ftpuse Replication to optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray HD DVD New Administrative Alerts sending reports and event log to web server or by email Minor fixes Version 2 9 build w530 s504 2008 05 14 TASKNAME parameter in remote commands added to differentiate tasks Bug causing errors during restore of data from tasks including corrupt ZIP files fixed Bug causing errors during backup of folders including symbolic links which led to scanning errors fixed Optimized task preparation on server backup browsing and unpacking Version 2 8 5 build w507 s408 2008 02 08 Cancel button can be locked during backup process on system shutdown Improvements in Open File Manager now files stored directly in MFT can be backed up files with sizes of 1kB Added warning of insufficient privileges to open folder Outgoing SMTP mail server port for administrative alerts can now be changed Version 2 8 2 build w507 s408 2008 01 19 Option to put processes on h
40. er followed by an empiy string space after the colon will delete the configuration file from silent When used with the install or uninstall switch the dialog showing FBSWorker install or uninstall progress will not be displayed Installation of FBS Worker using PsExec To install FBS Worker on a remote computer run psexec COMPUTER u USER p PASSWORD c f d FBSWorker exe INSTALL HOSTNAME BACKUP_SERVER SILENT To install FBS Worker on multiple computers at once create a text file containing the names of those computers one per each line Save this file on the disk e g as COMPUTER_LIST TXT and then run PsExec with the following switches psexec COMPUTER_LIST TXT u USER p PASSWORD c f d FBSWorker exe INSTALL HOSTNAME BACKUP_SERVER SILENT Additional information Remote installations are possible on computers working under Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2003 Windows Vista Windows 2008 The IPC resource must be available and the TCP 135 port must be open on those computers See also e Connection troubleshooting e FAQ After the server is launched the workstation connects and then disconnects e Free evaluation version 17 52 18 52 3 T s Use and configuration 19 52 User manual for the Ferro Backup SystemTM Introduction FBS Server is the main application within the Ferro Backup System It is activated only on one computer in the network which will function as backup server
41. ernet Protocol IP address of the computer on which the FBS Server is running TCP port number of the TCP port on which the FBS Server awaits for the connections from workstations usually 4531 Server version the version number of the software of the FBS Server launched on the backup server Client version the version number of the software of the FBS Worker available on the backup server Launch date and time of TCP server launch Status current status of TCP server Active connections number of workstations connected with the server The number of connections in progress when the server and a workstation are still negotiating a connection can be displayed in brackets Inactive connections number of workstations defined in the Backup tab which have not established connections with the server Licensee name of the user entitled to use the program Maximum number of connections the maximum number of remote computers that can connect to the server Maximum number of connections depends on the purchased license number of stations In the evaluation version it is 2 which means that only 2 workstations can connect to the server Exceeding the connection limit by installing the FBS Worker on more workstations than permitted in the license will shut down the TCP server e Download rate displays the current rate at which data is being downloaded from workstations 34 52 When you install the FBS Worker on workstations you nee
42. es EFS defines whether to process encrypted files on NTFS partitions Encrypted files are backed up encrypted and can be restored only on NTFS partition O Yes default value backs up encrypted files O No skips encrypted files and reports warnings Access denied amp WARNING EFS certificates and keys are required to decrypt files after restoring them on another computer Remember to make a backup copy of certificates and EFS keys or a system register in which they are stored Otherwise it will not be possible to decrypt the restored files e Process link information defines whether after a link Reparse Point Junction Point Symbolic Link it is necessary to process elements in the target point or to store only information on the link O Yes Default value saves information about the link O No Not recommended process links as target objects dd WARNING Following hook ups is not recommended because the same files may be backed up more than once which may lead to recursive looping Other e Synchronize workstation clock with server if this field is active the date and time on the workstation will be synced with the date and time on the server Synchronization takes place whenever a connection is established and whenever time or date settings are changed on the workstation e Generate warnings on network errors if this field is active the program will generate warnings if network errors occur disconnection and reco
43. f descriptors m DACL restores the Discretionary Access Control List m SACL restores the System Access Control List m DACL SACL restores both access control lists The selected items will be saved in a designated location preserving the original directory tree layout file modification date and file attributes e Show tasks in progress shows the number of active tasks to restore The list of tasks to restore is displayed after clicking the button After selecting a task it is stopped e Search use this to search for files and directories with a particular name in a selected backup task In full tasks only a full backup is searched For differential tasks the selected differential backup is searched as well as all previous backups linked to it Wildcards may be used for search See also Restoring operating system or entire disk partition from backup copy 4 FBS Server Network monitor The Network Monitor tab is used to monitor the operation of the TCP server It includes two information fields buttons to stop and launch the TCP server and buttons to load a virtual command line on the backup server and workstations The Server Statistics window on the left hand side displays the following information Computer name server NetBIOS or DNS of the computer on which the FBS Server is running see Backup server System version name and number of the version of the operating system installed on the backup server IP address Int
44. file the Restore or Unpack button above becomes active Please note that if a large number of differential backup files from your workstation are stored on the server building a directory tree might take a while e Restore or unpack use this to unpack extract selected files or directories from ZIP archives In full tasks only files from a selected full backup are restored For differential tasks the selected differential task is restored as well as all previous backup archives linked to it After clicking on Unpack a window will pop up in which you need to enter a destination path for the selected files or directories Restoring x Target Workstation Backup Server NA Path on the target workstation C restore oe Replace existing files If unable to replace replace on next computer start up v Create Drive Letter Directory n Restore saved link informations v Restore saved security descriptors DACL SACL OK Cancel Fig 3 2 FBS Server Data restore options O Destination Path use this to define a location where to unpack files Where network location is selected Original Location or Selected Workstation files are unpacked to a temporary directory located on backup server and then sent to the workstation FBS Worker receives files at the workstation s end and saves them in a target directory m Original Location use this to restore files to their original location m Selected Workstation use this to rest
45. he Local system account This can be done from the MMC Services console Control panel gt Administrative tools gt Services 7E Local commands Local commands allow to extend functionalities of FBS Server They enable automatic running of external programs scripts or input files perform operations on files use ActiveX components control Active Directory services etc Local commands are built on the basis of FBS Server infrastructure Windows Script FBS Server like Windows Script Host WSH or Internet Explorer is a script host independent from the language Local Command scripts have access to Microsoft ActiveX COM components Application Programming Interfaces API for Windows Management Instrumentation WMI and ADSI as well as additional functions integrated in FBS Server Available commands e New deletes the current script O Anew script with event template deletes the current script and loads a template for a selected language with definitions of all the events available e Language choose a script language e Test check the script syntax as a whole and run a procedure indicated in procedure launch edit field on the right hand side The code is executed on the backup server with account privileges on which FBS Worker runs e Stop stop running the script e Procedure launch edit field used to provide the name of the procedure to be run test run along with all the parameters to be sent to the procedure A syntax
46. he backup operation has started The workstation user may cancel the backup and shut down the system immediately by pressing the Cancel button If this option is active and the user shuts down the computer during the backup process launched according to the schedule or manually by the administrator this task is continued as if it has been launched by the system shut down event if this option is disabled the backup task will be aborted Note If the Back up before system shutdown option is on the dialog may be displayed for a certain time 10 seconds at each system shutdown even if no backup is required according to the current settings During that time FBS Worker will interface with the FBS Server to check whether the task needs to be launched The system shutdown will be completed after the backup operation is finished or connection with the backup server is lost Range here you can select files and directories for backup In the Range part you can define volumes masks or full paths to files and directories for which backup is going to be executed and those which are going to be excluded from backup After clicking Add or Modify a dialog is displayed which contains a list of drives directories and files of the remote computer 27 52 TRKPOL116 Browse x Path Remote Path Root O wr Name Ext Size Modified ld a e c e D a E e F J G EP s Selection All Files v OK Cancel Fig 1 4 FBS Server View
47. he differential backup model used by Ferro Backup System it is however recommended to perform those steps directly in FBS Server Restore tab Easy data restore Ferro Backup System supports full backups and differential backups Nevertheless whatever backup type you choose selected for your workstation the restore procedure is always carried out in the same user friendly way While for full backups the restore process is simple involving only the unpacking of all files from a selected archive ZIP for differential backups it is a little more complicated In the latter case only the first the oldest archive contains all the files originally selected in the backup settings During all subsequent backup sessions only files modified or created since the previous backup are included If backups from subsequent days do not include all files selected in the backup settings then restoring data in most backup systems may prove very difficult Ferro Backup System automatically handles the entire restore process which enables the user to easily restore information differential backups just like in the case of full backups 6 52 What s new in Ferro Backup System Version 4 3 build w1048 s1350 2013 10 17 CURRENT New control console FBS Server program runs only in the system service mode The built in web server shares the control console as an Internet application Stopping FBS Server service is not required to access the co
48. he next alert to be sent Send empty if this option is enabled the alert is always sent at the same time If this option is disabled an alert is sent at a precise time only if it contains some data e g for an alert Event Log entries with Error parameter an alert will be sent only if since the last sending off some events with Error status have been entered into the Event Log Send to email address or target directory located for example on a web server Add creates new alert Modify allows to change selected alert Delete deletes selected alert Send now a button to test current settings test sending of alert 7D Network Resources In the Network Resources tab define all UNC paths mapped network disks and FTP server disks to be used by FBS Server in one of these locations backup location target replication directory 39 52 e record path of administrative alerts It is necessary to configure network resources directly in FBS Server because drives and network connections put together in various login sessions are not available for system services such as FBS Server which operate in separate sessions Adding network resources is necessary only when a resource is available through SMB protocol Samba Network environment If iSCSI is used defining network resources in the program is not needed See also Using NAS hard drive for data backup e Add adds a new network resource to the list The following types
49. hes have been described which are required to remotely install FBS Worker For a full description of all switches see PsExec By Mark Russinovich computer Runs the command on the selected computer s Using the switch will run the command on all computers within a domain file Runs the command on each computer specified in the selected file C Before running the command the selected program is copied to the remote computer d Does not wait for the program to stop and does not remove the program when it is done f Copies the selected program to the remote computer even if the file already exists on the target computer P User name on the remote computer u User password on the remote computer cmd name of program for executing 16 52 arguments Optional switches of the selected program FBS Worker command line syntax and switches Syntax FBSWorker install force uninstall hostname n silent start stop Parameters Below only those switches have been described which are required to remotely install FBS Worker For a full description of all switches see FBS Worker command line syntax and switches linstall installs the FBSWorker as a system service automatic startup SYSTEM account hostname backup_server_name During the installation an FBSWorker configuration file will be created including the name or IP address of the backup server During He 5 Mu operation using this paramet
50. his window 21 52 Workstation Settings TRKPOL116 x Connection Limit network load Limit disabled Time to wait for packet ms O Maximum packet size B 16384 s Time interval between reconnection attempts ms 4000 s Interval between subsequent data sending attempts m 14000 Compression Compression thread priority 2 S ZIP compression level 4 Maximum cache size B 0 2 Cache size for ZIP stream B 200000 Access to files Open locked file backup v Number of file open retry 2 2 Interval between subsequent read attempts ms 100 Minimum file size to be broken down into fragments B 20971520 Size of split file fragments B 1048576 s Process security descriptors No v Process encrypted files EFS Yes x Process link informations Yes Recommended xix OK Car cel Fig 1 2 FBS Server Workstation Settings window General e Active workstation turns the workstation on or off If the workstation is not active the server does not plan any backup tasks for it and does not warn about pending tasks e Computer description space for comments regarding a workstation Advanced amp WARNING Changing the advanced settings is not necessary to ensure proper operation of the software Changing some parameters may disrupt data transmission or prevent the workstation from reestablishing the connection Connection e Limit network load defines a given workstation s maximum network load See also Limit
51. ice open the properties window in the MMC console Services Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services After the installation is complete the program is ready to run amp Note Although the FBSDatabase abs configuration file immediately after installation takes less than 2 MB after the program is configured the file may grow depending on the number of connected workstations up to 150 MB INSTALLATION OF THE WORKSTATION APPLICATION FBS Worker Installation location FBS Worker should be installed on all computers from which data will be backed up that is on office computers portable computers and servers working under Windows Description Two files are included in the workstation package FBSWorker exe a 140 KB executable file and FBSWroker ini a configuration file with an initial size of 2 KB During the installation you need to enter the name or IP address of the computer on which FBSServer is being installed FBS Worker workstation software configuration FBS Worker will be started and connection with the backup server will be established automatically Specify name or IP address of the backup server i e the computer on which FBS Server is or will be installed Name or P address of backup server The above information will be saved to file C Program Files FERRO Software Ferro Backup System FBSW orker ini Fig 2 1 Ferro Backup System Installation and configuration of FBS Work
52. imized executable file size reduced from 231 KB to 115 KB Faster backup preparation file searching File and folder directories on remote computers now read faster Faster backup through addition of file buffering CONNECTION CACHE SIZE option COMPRESSION PRIORITY option added to set maximum CPU usage in order to ensure work can be performed comfortably during backup process Version 2 0 1 build w507 s408 2004 08 01 Backup format changed from Microsoft amp reg CAB Cabinet to PKWARE amp reg ZIP 64 bit extensions Files larger than 4 GB can now be backed up Files up to 9 EB theoretically now supported On the fly compression added no temp files created during backup Differential incremental backups added Data restore module added 10 52 e Data transmission protocol bugs fixed and transfer rate increased e Lower hardware and system requirements for FBS Worker Version 1 0 0 build w507 s408 2002 05 22 File backup from computers connected to local area network TCP IP Centralized control Backup task planning Event logging 11 52 2 E I TE I Installation 12 52 System requirements FBS Worker Intel Pentium 12 MB RAM 2 MB available disk space Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 8 Microsoft Windows Server 2000 2003 2008 2012 Linux BSD Mac OS X Wine network adapter FBS Server Intel Pentium III 1 5 GHz recommended dual core processor
53. ing remote computer resources e Files and directories for backup a list of files and directories for backup The list can include specific files or file masks e File Masks to Skip a list of files and directories to be omitted from the backup operation The field is used to exclude a file or a number of files from the File Masks to Back up list The list can include specific files or file masks See below for a list of files and directories to be excluded from backup Files and directories from the list are not important to restore If the backup includes the following files and directories the backup process may be significantly prolonged In some situations backing up these files and directories may make it difficult to complete the task O Temp O Temporary Internet Files dd Note If you intend to back up the whole hard disk remember to skip the abovementioned files and directories e Add adds files or file masks to a list back up list or skip list e Modify enables to change the highlighted file or mask e Delete deletes selected entries from a list Examples of the use of wildcard masks in the Files directories to back up and Files directories to skip fields Files backed up Skipped files Overview Ci N A All files from C and all subdirectories will be backed up raver N A All DOC and RTF files from C and all subdirectories will be backed up All files from C and and all subdirectories will be backed up e
54. is recommended to schedule backups for periods when information is saved less frequently If the OFM cannot obtain a coherent file image within 60 seconds for database files this is the status after a transaction the file will be skipped and a relevant note made in the Event Log Note Files which are open locked exclusively can only be backed up under Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2003 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 2008 Windows 8 Windows 2012 Files need to be placed on a local uncompressed FAT 12 FAT 16 FAT 32 or NTFS partition 23 52 e File open retry Number of attempts to open a file This is used to define how many times the application should retry to open an input file if a read error is encountered If during the backup operation there are errors caused by the application s inability to ensure the integrity of input files this should be set to a higher value O Range 0 no retries 255 O Default value 2 e Interval between subsequent read attempts The interval between subsequent read attempts of source files This defines the time interval between subsequent attempts to read a source file Set this value higher if there are integrity errors in input files O Range 0 immediate 65535 O Default value 2 O Unit milliseconds ms e Minimum file size to be broken down into fragments sets the file size threshold if this is exceeded differential backups will be performed on the file
55. ithout privileges to control them or change program settings O Workstation user an account with permissions to control backup and to recover data only for the workstation which the connection comes from Logging in to this account is possible when m the name of the workstation is the same as the username m the workstation is connected to the backup server m the computer IP which logging in to the console is made from is the same as the workstation IP User any username The field is not case sensitive Password access password The field is case sensitive Comment account description Add creates a new account Modify enables to change the settings Delete removes selected item from the list Logout ends current session This command is also available in the menu located in the upper right corner of the screen O Log everyone out ends all sessions and releases HTTP server resources 7C Administrative alerts Administrative alerts are notifications including reports or chosen messages of the Event Log which can be scheduled to be sent to designated email addresses or web servers see FTPUSE command Enabled it means alert generating is on Name any alert name It is used as subject in an e mail message Type alert type O Event Log entries O Report Summary of tasks O Report Delayed tasks Parameters settings for chosen type of alert Schedule how often the alert should be sent Next time limit defines the time of t
56. ive and will not be saved again during the next replication see RepAttrio command Before using a tape for backup replication it should be formatted in FBTF Ferro Backup Tape Format using the Delete command FBTF files can be retrieved using the Read file command 31 52 Backup Replication Restore Network Monitor Events Log Reports Settings Disk drives Optical drives Tape drives Replicate Now r Cancel Load Eject Erase rv Store File Restore File Change Media v Mode Schedule Schedule Mo Tu We at 01 30 E Device IBM ULT3580 TD3 93G6 TAPED 7 Automatic medium formatting If there is not enough space or is not formatted Changer IBM 3573 TL 8 62 CHANGERO Automatic medium change Loop load subsequent medium in magazine x Last events 2013 10 14 23 38 11 The device is not connected 2013 10 14 23 38 11 Changing media 2 1 gt 4 0 2013 10 14 23 38 11 Loading medium 2013 10 14 23 38 11 Number of Files 20 Overall size lt 0 70 GB 2013 10 14 23 38 11 Operation in progress Fig 2 2 FBS Server Replication on a streamer with autoloader support Below only options available for tape libraries and autoloaders are described e Change the drive a command available only for tape libraries and autoloaders O From the socket to the drive it enables to load a tape from a defined socket to the drive O From the drive to the socket it enables to load a tape from a defined drive to
57. kup archive and previous archives linked to it If a large number of archives is stored see Rotation copies and any of the differential backups is damaged or deleted some of the files may not be recoverable To reduce that risk check this option Note This option is not required to ensure correct backup and restore The period is calculated differently for various backup schedules Two solutions are used one based on the quantity of files ZIP archives and the other based on the quantity of scheduled dates The first one is used for schedules where it is not important when on what day the full backup copy will be made The other allows specifying the exact date and time of performing a full backup See the table below for an overview of the Period option functionality along with examples 29 52 Backup schedule setting Only on demand Daily Once in a specified number of days Once per given number of hours On weekdays Full backup period calculation The period is determined based on the number of differential backup copies In this case a full backup will be executed once per given number of differential copies Example F full d differential Period Period 2 F d F d 3 F d da F d d The period is determined based on the scheduled dates In this case a full backup will be performed once per given number of scheduled dates If backup cannot be performed on the scheduled date when the full
58. load on the CPU particularly using poor equipment If the backup is performed while the user keeps working with the computer it is possible for comfort to set a lower compression priority 0 means the lowest and 6 the highest priority To ensure user comfort you can set it to 0 meaning the application will only compress when the CPU is idle Setting it to anything below default value will involve less CPU usage and longer backup times Setting it higher than default value may shorten backup times Note Setting the priority to 6 may mean that the operating system will not respond to the user s commands until the backup is completed O Range 0 Idle 1 Lowest 2 Lower 3 Normal 4 Higher 5 Highest 6 Time Critical O Default value 2 e ZIP compression level ZIP compression level Range 0 no compression 1 3 fast compression 4 6 standard compression 7 9 maximum compression Default value 4 0 means that the files will not be compressed Values between 1 and 9 define compression level Small values mean faster compression less CPU usage and larger archives High values mean better compression smaller archives longer compression times more CPU and memory usage e Maximum cache Maximum buffer used for file compression If set to 0 the best buffer size will be used ranging between 524288 and 1572864 B If small values are used less than the default compression times are longer and the resulting ZIP archives are l
59. lt is used to prepare and send backup tasks as well as receive and save backups The application console includes seven main tabs which allow the whole System server and workstations to be monitored to configure it check on scheduled tasks and restore data All tabs and dialogs are described in the following chapters FBS Server jest g 6wnym programem wchodz cym w sk ad Ferro Backup System Uruchamia si go tylko na jednym komputerze w sieci kt ry b dzie pe nize rol serwera backupu Access to control console FBS Server program runs in the background as a system service Access to control console by HTTP protocol on 4530 port In order to connect the control console open the Internet browser and type name or IP address of the backup server i e the computer on which FBS Server runs and 4530 port e g http 127 0 0 1 4530 http localhost 4530 If the Internet browser cannot display the page read Solving control console access problems Table sorting Click on the heading of the column according to which you want to sort the table To reverse sorting order click the column heading again To sort the table according to multiple columns select their headings one by one while holding down SHIFT To disable sorting click the column heading while holding down CTRL If after clicking on the column heading an arrow indicating the sorting order does not appear it means that sorting is unavailable for that column Table filtering
60. n n server software FBS Server DIAGRAM 3 Ferro Backup System Transfer of data between a workstation and the backup server FBS Server receives the transmitted ZIP archive file piece by piece and saves it on the server disk After receiving the last segment the server verifies the archive by checking checksums of compressed files This procedure may be followed at the same time by all workstations operating within the System Task scheduling that is telling each station when and what to back up can be carried out from a single place in FBS Server The program s console also lets the user monitor the entire System configure it verify scheduled tasks based on the event log and restore data Backup file location Backup archives are stored on the hard disk in a folder specified in the Settings tab in the central module of FBS Server For each workstation a subfolder FBF is created here whose name includes the name of the workstation plus the FBF extension Ferro Backup Folder ZIP files are saved in those subfolders and their names have the following format DATEfosTIME zip Ferro Backup SystemTM stores data in the PKZIP format 64 bit created by PKWARE Inc The ZIP64 format enables the creation of archives single zip files sized up to 9 exabytes 1 EB 1 000 000 TB zip files can be viewed and unpacked using a variety of programs supporting the PKZIP ZIP64 format for example the popular WinZip Considering t
61. n requires at least 159 9 MB of disk space lt Back Cancel Fig 1 1 Ferro Backup System data backup system Setup component selection Updates Please note that Ferro Backup System includes automatic updates for FBS Worker If new versions of the workstation application are released in the future they will only need to be installed on the server FBS Server will update FBS Worker automatically on all workstations To update the application on the backup server just install the new version in the same folder as previously To preserve all settings install the new version without uninstalling the previous one 6 The order of installation is of no importance INSTALLATION OF THE SERVER APPLICATION FBS Server Installation Ication FBS Server must be installed on the computer used as a backup server Description Two files are included in the server package FBSServer exe a 915 KB executable file and FBSDataBase abs a configuration file with an initial size of 1 7 MB After copying FBSServer exe and FBSDataBase abs to the destination folder the installer will launch FBSServer exe using the following parameters FBSServer exe INSTALL FBSServer service installation 14 52 Thus FBSServer will be installed as a system service and launched automatically on system startup The FBSServer service works by default on a local system account To change the default startup method or change the account of the serv
62. names rather than IP addresses to identify workstations If the local network is divided into two or more subnetworks with duplicate workstation names only one workstation will be connected to the backup server no subsequent workstations of the same name will be available in the FBS Server control console In order to resolve this issue change the default name on computers with duplicate names VIRTUALNAME NEW_NAME Information The computer name should not be longer than 15 characters Other FBS Worker module settings can be configured remotely from the FBS Server console tab Workstation settings 471 52 2 FBS Worker startup The FBSWorker exe can be launched as a system service or user application System service Working as a system service is the main operating mode configured for automatic FBS system backup The FBSWorker service can be launched and stopped by going to the Services console Control panel gt Administrative tools gt Services e running NET START NET STOP commands using the FBSWorker parameter e running the FBSWorker exe using the START or STOP parameter Once started the service works in the background by default on a local system account If there are any problems running the service or the service shuts down launch the FBSServer as an application and view the system Event Log Application mode When run as an application the program functions exactly the same as in system service mode but is
63. ned with FBS Server Restore tab e Rotation backups how many previous copies should be stored defines how many backup copies can be stored on the disk If this option is on the application will delete the oldest backup file ZIP file from the disk if the current number of backup files in the FBF directory is higher than the value set in this field E g if the value is 7 after the 8th copy is completed the application will delete the oldest ZIP file For differential backups the last differential backup is deleted The option Optimize to save disk space applies to differential backups If it is on the application will move files between different ZIP archives so that a ZIP file can be deleted as soon as possible thus freeing up disk space Note Ferro Backup System uses advanced mechanisms to move files between ZIP files without actually unpacking and repacking decrypting and encrypting them again which significantly speeds up the operation This should not however be used on slower backup servers since the time to complete a backup task may then be significantly longer e Backup Location can be defined by an alternative in relation to the Main Backup Location backup storage path for the selected backup task amp In order to ensure the necessary level of efficiency the backup directory should be located on a local hard disk or an internal disk array RAID Using network disks is not recommended A network disk can be used
64. nnection of the workstation If the workstation uses radio access network this option can be turned off e Allow user to cancel backup if this option is active the user may cancel the backup and shut down the computer immediately This option is global for all of a given workstation s backup tasks If this option is changed in one task it will change in all other tasks Remote Commands Remote commands are plugins and they expand functionalities of FBS Worker the client s software They can be used to run additional commands scripts or applications on workstations For example before backup you can map a network drive or stop a database server and after backup you can defragment a drive or shut down the system Remote commands are launched with the privileges of the account on which FBS Worker runs 24 52 The available options are as follows Add adds a new remote command Delete deletes a selected remote command Test sends a remote command to the workstation and launches it The result of a remote command will be returned to the control console Launch allows to specify when the remote command is supposed to be launched The following types are available O When starting the application FBS Worker O Before backup O After backup Wait here you can choose whether FBS Worker after launching a remote command should wait for its completion before continuing with the task or not This option should be active if
65. nt list can be filtered according to event type and computer name Events which do not meet the criteria defined in the filter s are not displayed Regardless of filter settings however all events are always logged in the event log Available commands from left e Filter use this to enable or disable entry filtering e Show Details use this to see detailed entries By default detailed information on backup and auxiliary operations progress is hidden this is not applicable to errors and warnings which are always shown When this option is activated all entries are shown e Clear clears the whole event history saved in the database Events will be removed when the FBS Server is launched again It is recommended to clear the event log regularly to increase system performance e Auto Refresh if you turn this on the event list will be scrolled automatically to the last logged event Turning it off will enable you to view the whole history of logged events If you do not analyze the contents of the event log it is recommended to switch this off to reduce server load 6 FBS Server Reports Reports enable the System s activities to be analysed quickly and easily With reports it is no longer necessary to constantly monitor the System and analyze the Event Log Reports are generated in HTML format and then uploaded to the Internet Explorer window in FBS Server Using Administrative alerts reports can be automatically generated and sent
66. nterval must be set in the Hours field Days of the week The backup task will be run automatically on selected days of the week as defined in the Days of the Week field Start Time In the Start Time field you can schedule the archive task start time to 1 minute Next Time In the Next Time field you can set the date for the next backup operation Delayed tasks O Skip and execute later the task will only be executed at a specified Start Time If the workstation is not connected to the server at this specified time the task will not be executed until the next time O Execute immediately once computer is connected if the workstation was unavailable at the specified time the task will be executed immediately upon connecting the workstation to the server Note An option recommended for laptops as they are often unavailable at a specified time Backup on system shutdown you can choose whether file backup should be done before shutting down the computer O Turn off do not activate backup on system shutdown 26 52 O Only if no backup has been scheduled for today 1 the backup will be performed before shutting down the system only if a backup operation has been scheduled for the current day This option enables you to execute a backup operation scheduled for a given day even if the user shuts the computer down before the scheduled backup start time After the backup is completed using this option a new backup is scheduled based
67. ntrol console Possibility to access the control console from a remote computer or tablet without a remote Desktop Multiple administrators may use the control console simultaneously Access control to the control console with various permissions Administrator Operator Observer Backup and recovery of encrypted files EFS Backup and recovery of permissions to files and directories DACL and SACL Backup and recovery of reanalysis points Reparse Point Junction Point and Symbolic Links Bypassing protections of access control list ACL during backup Autoloaders and tape libraries support Version 3 5 4 build w900 s894 2011 08 16 New backup solution for open files based on copy on write COW technology replaces the mechanism of suspending processes New command line parameter REPAIRDB intended for emergency repair of corrupted program database Automatic backup server updates added Command Show Plan added helping set periodic full copy parameters Reattempting to open the file if Write operations are too frequent error occurs Error repeating backup of file fragments after full backup for delta copy has been deleted or corrupted fixed Error computing the virtual cluster number while conducting backup of files larger than 32 GB fixed Standard waiting time for backup completion when shutting down system extended from 1 to 2 hours Error planning backup tasks fixed It can occur only at a given time with over 100 work stations conn
68. old added improving functionality of Open File Manager Fixes improving stability of network connections Version 2 8 0 build w507 s408 2008 11 22 Backup task preparation restore file list building restore process now three times faster Local commands commands scripts programs can now be run on backup server Network drive can now be mapped on backup server Bug preventing shutdown of operating system after backup completion if errors occurred during backup process fixed Improved handling of file names containing national characters in languages other than default operating system language Handling of exceptions in FBS Worker changed New Installer Version 2 7 5 build w507 s408 2007 08 24 Fixes in restore module Improved handling of skipped folder masks Improved handling of file names containing special characters File name code page changed from OEM to ANSI No files folders or drives selected for backup warning added Version 2 7 build w530 s504 2007 07 16 File fragment differential backup Fixed breaking connection bug Minor fixes in FBS Worker and FBS Server Version 2 6 1 build w507 s408 2007 06 06 9 52 Remote commands commands scripts programs can now be run on workstations before and after backup Replication backup copies can be duplicated from backup server to another network location or another hard disk Optimized task preparation on server lmproved user interface for more convenient back
69. ore files to a selected workstation m Backup server use this to unpack files to a local backup server directory 33 52 O Create drive letter directory use this to add a drive letter directory to the original path Example Destination path with Create drive Destination path with Create drive Original path letter directory on letter directory off C Program Files F C Program Files F Program Files O Replace existing files use this to overwrite existing files without asking for confirmation If this option is not selected existing files are skipped O If a file cannot be replaced switch the file on reboot if a given file is used during restore and cannot be overwritten the program will copy the file to the target location with a temporary fbr file extension and add a relevant entry in the system registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Control Session Manager PendingFileRenameOperations Based on this entry the operating system will delete the locked file and replace it with an fbr file on reboot A list of files to be restored on reboot is saved in the Event Log O Restore link information restores file and directory link information if the option Process link information was enabled during backup O Restore security descriptors restores file and directory security descriptors if the option Process security descriptors was enabled during backup m No skips restoring o
70. p of the computer network servers and office computers Ferro Backup System is completely independent of existing services account settings and protections 4 52 No maintenance The automatic freeing of disk space combined with an alert module which sends an e mail to the administrator on any possible errors and warnings limits the need for constant supervision of the program Transparent backups Backup is done in the background and is invisible to the company s ordinary employees Comfort Backup amp Restore The Administrator doesn t need to worry about the date of the last full backup and about when and how many differential backups have been executed Ferro Backup System takes control over data recovery from differential backups and displays their content the same way as for full backups Open File Backup The Open File Manager option embedded in Ferro Backup System allows backup of open system files and files locked by other processes Backup Copy of the Operating System Ferro Backup System allows you to make a backup of the entire operating system and restore it at a later time without the need to re install Network backup and restore system documentation Ferro Backup SystemTMis based on client server architecture Those are two separate programs the server FBS Server and the client FBS Worker Installation location You only run FBS Server once on the computer which will be used as the backup server while
71. plicated backups can now be selected all full only Accelerated restore and backup list building faster preparation of tasks on the server by eliminating unrelated differential backups Improved freeing up of disk space Improved searching for IDs of processes writing to locked files Corrected bug which caused lack of support for non standard system date format which could lead to wrong backup scheduling Corrected bug in marking replicated backups Corrected bug in rewritable optical media support CD RW DVD RW DVD RW Version 3 0 8 build w544 s535 2008 11 26 Added Backup only at selected times option to switch off the default backup of delayed tasks when the computer reconnects to the network Corrected error in the updater which could prevent automatic software updates on workstations works only after updating from 3 0 8 559 to a newer version Corrected bug in workstation settings which could prevent automatic changing of backup names and locations after a task name or backup folder name was changed Improved Event Log performance Version 3 0 7 build w544 s526 2008 11 13 Network transfer speed reduction Periodical complete backups in differential tasks Minor fixes Version 3 0 5 build w530 s514 2008 10 08 8 52 FBS Server console fixes Administrative alert name quoted in email subject line lmproved code page in email subject line Version 3 0 build w530 s504 2008 08 29 Refreshed FBS Serv
72. plication is launched automatically upon system startup and at selected intervals the RECONNECTINTERVAL option attempts to reconnect to the selected computer the HOST option using the TCP 4531 port When the connection is established the computer s name and IP address are displayed on the list of active workstations in the FBS Server program in the Network Monitor tab If the FBS Worker fails to connect to the server check if the FBS Worker is running in the Windows task manager the FBSWorker exe process check that the HOST entry is correct in the FBSWorker ini file check for example using the PING command that the computer on which the FBS Server is installed is available check that the TCP 4531 port is not blocked by any firewall software In order to diagnose why there is no connection between the workstation and the backup server you can use the TCPCHK program available in the Download section 49 52 4 T eee Additional information 50 52 Contact and support If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact FERRO Software directly We provided users of our products with comprehensive technical support on using our products by telephone and by email All suggestions are read and considered Software developer F E R RO de web www ferro com pl en software il ferro ferro com pl 43360 Bystra emal Poland fax 48 33 487 60 77 Acknowledgements We would like to thank all users for reporting er
73. r a given computer RepType a number that specifies the replication type This parameter may have the following values m 1 replication into a disc medium m 2 replication into an optical medium m 3 replication into a tape medium DestPath a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory 1 or the device name 2 3 O Example Change a medium in a tape drive using RSM command function BeforeReplication Comp Task RepType DestPath if RepType 3 MTD SScript Run RSM MOUNT PF MEDIA NAME CF CHANGER_NAME OREADWRITE e AfterReplication An event generated after replication O Declaration AfterReplication Comp Task RepType DestPath O Parameters Comp a string of characters that specifies the computer name An empty string means a replication for all computers Task a string of characters that specifies the backup task name An empty string means a replication of all backup tasks for a given computer RepType a number that specifies the replication type This parameter may have the following values m 1 replication into a disc medium m 2 replication into an optical medium m 3 replication into a tape medium DestPath a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory 1 or the device name 2 3 O Example Eject medium from a tape medium using RSM command function AfterReplication Comp Task RepType DestPath if RepType 3 MTD SScript Run RSM ejec
74. ram O Declaration OnStart AppType O Parameters AppType a number that specifies the program running mode This parameter may have the following values m 0 system service m user application O Example Copy a directory using a FileSystemObject function OnStart AppType var fso new ActiveXObject Scripting FileSystemObject fso CopyFolder c wmpub d e OnStop e An event generated when shutting the program O Declaration OnStop AppType O Parameters AppType a number that specifies the program running mode This parameter may have the following values m 0 system service m user application e BeforeBackup An event generated before backup O Declaration BeforeBackup Comp Task File O Parameters Comp a string of characters that specifies the computer name Task a string of characters that specifies the backup task name File a string of characters that specifies the path and target file name ZIP archive O Example Shutting down the system service and completing the process function BeforeBackup Comp Task File SScript Run sc config srv_name start disabled SScript Run taskkill im process_name f e AfterBackup An event generated after backup O Declaration AfterBackup Comp Task File Error Files NewFiles ArchiveSize UncompressedSize O Parameters Comp a string of characters that specifies the computer name Task a string of characters that specifies the backup
75. rk file servers operating under Microsoft Windows Novell NetWare Linux MacOS F TP Usual PC or dedicated server FBS Server software backup server Y va Server N N Ez ay Complete Backup Replication and Recovery solution based on client server architecture With Ferro Backup System it takes just moments to backup data of critical importance for your company s operations which is stored on computers connected to a LAN e From 60 to 80 of critical data are stored on office computers and laptops e 90 of laptops and office computers never have their data backed up Fast Parallel Backup Thanks to techniques used such as delta backup differential backup compression at desktop level symmetric multiprocessing Ferro Backup System enables you in a very short time to make copies of files from all computers connected to the LAN Low Costs Solution Ferro Backup System requires no expensive server server version of the operating system or tape drives As data compression is done at desktop rather than server level an ordinary cheap PC with a bigger hard drive can be used as a backup server Fail safety amp Auto resume backup process If connection is lost backup processes will be stopped and resumed after the connection is re established without the need for any administrator involvement Quick Implementation To use the Ferro Backup System you don t need to change anything in the current setu
76. rors on a regular basis and for your update suggestions Your feedback motivates us to keep up the hard work and contributes to the further development of the program We would also like to thank the developers of the components that we used to build the program syntax highlighting editor SynEdit 51 52 Glossary Full backup At all times all files matching the selected masks are backed up Differential backup All files matching the selected masks are backed up for the first time In each subsequent backup only those files which have been created or modified since the last full or differential backup will be included File fragment differential backup All files matching the selected masks are backed up for the first time In each subsequent backup only those files which have been created or modified since the last full or differential backup will be included Files exceeding a certain size set by the user are divided into virtual fragments whose size is also defined by the user Checksums CRC of file fragments are compared If a given fragment has been modified since the last differential backup it is included in the backup otherwise it is skipped This type of backup is recommended for large files gt 20 MB FBF directory A folder whose name includes the name of the computer and the FBF Ferro Backup Folder extension It contains the archives ZIP files of a given workstation Such folders are created automaticall
77. rver Data restore e Workstation a drop down list where you can select the computer to view or unpack backup files from The name of the workstation can be selected from the list or entered by typing The list includes the names of computers which are defined in the System they are displayed in the Backup tab or were defined have been removed and no longer appear in the Backup tab but their FBF directory containing ZIP files are on the server You can thus restore data from currently defined workstations and from workstations which are no longer connected to the System After selecting a workstation a list of available backup files will be displayed in a field below e Backup files list this shows a list of available backup files for a selected workstation Each item specifies date and time of file creation The number of items in this field corresponds to the number of backup files currently stored on the server If no backups have been performed for a workstation the field will be empty Here you can choose by selecting only one item which data from which day is to be viewed or restored It is thus possible to restore data not only from the last backup copy but also data from a specific date After selecting an item from the list a directory tree will appear in the right hand window showing a list of backup files e Backup copy content a list specifying file names extensions sizes and backup dates After selecting a directory or a
78. s Erceptions 2 Fiese Alex NM 2 Q 2013 6 24 20 1 8 ihia 2013 06 25 10 00 Orson O n i P 201302421199 ih id 2013 06 25 10 00 DOCUMENTS Tack completed Frihed 2013 09 24 211360646 Eoscution Time Os Eucepiionsi 7 FI Patrik A Mi arr Fleserver P_A be ACCOUNTING 16 Q 2013 06 24 20 16 1211359 2013 06 25 10 00 BANC Badkao in progress Committed 26 41 Hh Z amp Mak P Fi g 1 1 FBS Server Backup Description of available commands when one or more workstations selected Backup now performs default backup task on the selected workstations Cancel cancels the current backup task on the selected workstations Add adds a new workstation with default settings Add all non configured stations adds all connected workstations which are not yet added Modify displays a configuration window for adjusting the settings of the selected workstations Delete deletes selected workstations and their backup tasks Description of available commands when one or more backup tasks selected e Backup now starts selected backup task Cancel cancels selected backup tasks e Add displays a configuration window for defining all parameters of a new backup task New task will be added to all workstations the existing tasks of which have been selected e Modify displays a configuration window for modifying the settings of the selected backup tasks e Delete deletes the selected backup tasks For every workstation
79. t pf MEDIA_NAME astart e OnReplicationError An event generated after an error has occurred during replication O Declaration OnReplicationError Comp Task RepType DestPath Error O Parameters Comp a string of characters that specifies the computer name An empty string means a replication for all computers Task a string of characters that specifies the backup task name An empty string means a replication of all backup tasks for a given computer RepType a number that specifies the replication type This parameter may have the following values m replication into a disc medium m 2 replication into an optical medium m 3 replication into a tape medium DestPath a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory 1 or the device name 2 3 This parameter can have values of system error codes Example m 11 ERROR_BAD_FORMAT a medium has not been formatted m 1100 ERROR_END_OF_MEDIA no space on the medium m 1112 ERROR_NO_MEDIA_IN_DRIVE no medium in drive A full list of error codes for Windows is available on page System Error Codes O Overview If an error has been handled the true 1 value must be returned In that case the last replication will be retried If the same error occurs when the operation is retried replication will be interrupted OnReplicationError event will not be generated again If the false 0 value is returned replication will be interrupted O Example Format the tape if i
80. t has not been formatted or if it is full function OnReplicationError Comp Task RepType DestPath Error if Error 11 Error 1100 BAD FORMAT or END OF MEDIA SScript TapeFormat false NEW_TAPE_NAME return true 42 52 FBS Server or more precisely a thread that generated the event is suspended until the script operation is completed Script running duration is limited by default to 3 minutes When this limit is exceeded the script is interrupted and FBS Server is resumed The running time limit can be redefined within the script using SScript s Timeout property SScript server script is an object integrated in FBS Server It is a global object created automatically available from any location within the script SScript is an equivalent of WScript integrated in Windows Script Host It provides access to several useful methods and properties which are described in detail below e Echo The method saves a given text in the Event Log O Definition Echo EventText O Parameters EventText a string of characters to specify an event text O Example Information is saved in the Event Log SScript Echo Text e Log The method saves a given text in the Event Log and marks the entry as information warning or error O Definition Log EventType EventText O Parameters EventType a number to specify the event type This parameter may have the following values m 0 information m 1 warning m 2 error EventTe
81. task name File a string of characters that specifies the path and target file name ZIP archive Error a number that specifies the backup result This parameter may have the following values m 0 backup successfully completed m different than 0 backup error Files number of files in the backup NewFiles number of new or modified files in the backup If the value of this parameter is equal to Files parameter value it means that this copy is a full copy ArchiveSize ZIP file size UncompressedSize overall size of all the files in the backup after decompression O Example Saving the list of files contained in a backup copy ZIP archive when using 7 Zip 7 Zip is run from the command shell CMD to forward the standard output stream from the screen to the file function AfterBackup Comp Task File Error Files NewFiles ArchiveSize UncompressedSize if Error 0 SScript Run cmd c 7z 1 File gt File txt if Files NewFiles SScript Echo Full backup exectuted else SScript Echo Differential backup executed 41 52 e BeforeReplication An event generated before replication O Declaration BeforeReplication Comp Task RepType DestPath O Parameters O Comp a string of characters that specifies the computer name An empiy string means a replication for all computers Task a string of characters that specifies the backup task name An empiy string means a replication of all backup tasks fo
82. the following patterns daily every number of days every number of hours on selected days of the week This option is only active when the replication mode is set to Schedule e Replicate now this will replicate all backups included in backup tasks selected for replication This is only active when the replication mode is set to Manual O Simulation Mode this will check that the replication settings are correct and the drives are ready This command will perform all activities involved in the replication of backups except the actual copying deleting writing and marking replicated backups e Cancel use this to stop the current replication process As writing must be successfully completed it may take up to several minutes to cancel a replication to optical media or tape media e Next replication here the user can choose the next scheduled time of replication This option is only active when the replication mode is set to Schedule e Events an extract from the Event Log describing replication events for the selected drive type Replication for the backup task is activated in the Task Settings window in the Replication section Disk drives external hard drive network drive remote share FTP server etc Backup files on the backup server will be synced with files from the location specified in the field Target replication directory FBF subdirectories in the replication location will be created automatically Replication to
83. the socket e Automatic medium formatting O Disable the program does not execute automatic tape formatting O Always before every replication program formats the tape before every replication O If there is not enough space or is not formatted the program formats the tape when there is not enough space for replicated backup files or when the medium has not yet been formatted e Automatic medium change the option available only for tape libraries and autoloaders O Disable the program does not execute automatic change of the medium in the drive O Loop load subsequent media in storage prior to every replication a medium is loaded from subsequent socket If the socket is empty the program checks and loop loads tapes from subsequent sockets O Load medium from the socket for a given day of the week 0 Mon 1 Tue etc prior to every replication the program loads a tape to the medium from a socket corresponding to a given day of the week It means that on Monday the tape from the first socket will be loaded on Tuesday from the second socket and on Sunday from the seventh one O Load medium from the socket for a given day of the week 0 30 prior to every replication the program loads a tape to the medium from a socket corresponding to a given month 3 FBS Server Data restore In the Restore tab you can view backups and restore data from them The Ferro Backup System makes it possible to perform full backup and differential ba
84. there has to be at least one default backup task A default task cannot be deleted In order to delete all the tasks of the workstation select and delete the entire workstation Multiediting global settings editing After selecting several workstations or backup tasks SHIFT Click CTRL Click the type Setting window works in the global settings editing mode In this mode the multiediting menu which helps define the modification mode fields to save is available in the lower part of the window This way it is possible to quickly change one or multiple settings for all selected workstations and tasks Input settings are read from the benchmark position The benchmark position is the first selected workstation or backup task from the top The name of the benchmark station or task is displayed as first on the settings window title bar To change the benchmark position after selecting a workstation group or backup task group click the selected workstation or backup task while holding CTRL 1A Changing workstation settings The Workstation Settings window is used to add or modify settings for selected workstations of a remote computer or the selected workstation group The most frequent changes include workstation description compression level blocked files backup and remote commands The window appears after clicking Add or Modify in the main window in the Backup tab See below for a detailed overview of all the settings available in t
85. to a designated email address or FTP web server 36 52 Backup Replication Restore Network Monitor Events Log Reports Settings Task Summary Delayed Tasks Task Statistics Time period from 08 28 2013 A to 09 25 2013 np Task Statistics for period 2013 08 28 2013 09 25 100 80 Size 355 8 MB 60 40 20 n HR_1 LAPTOP_10 MANAGEMENT_1 MANAGEMENT_2 OFFICE Workstation amp Task Files New Size Real Size Duration gt j HR 326 108 8 6 MB 181 8 MB Om gt j LAPTOP_10 761 109 9 VB 182 9 MB im i MANAGEMENT_1 435 109 83 7 MB 355 8 MB Om gt i MANAGEMENT _2 326 108 8 6 MB 181 8 MB Om j OFFICE_P3_8 12 6 11 MB 88 8 MB Om Fig 6 1 FBS Server Backup reports Three types of reports are available They are described in table 6 1 Report name Overview Displays the following details for every workstation and every task number of scheduled tasks number of tasks completed successfully number of tasks failed percentage of successful tasks number of tasks in progress number of warnings and status For backup tasks which yielded errors or warnings additional records are displayed showing error or warning details Only scheduled tasks i e tasks which have been properly scheduled are included in the report Task summary Displays information about scheduled backup tasks which have not been completed For Delayed tasks each delayed task the process shows the length of the delay and the number of faile
86. ues m 0 SW HIDE hidden m 1 SW_NORMAL default m 2 SW_SHOWMINIMIZED minimized m 3 SW_SHOWMAXIMIZED maximized WaitOnReturn a logical value to specify script behavior after starting the program This parameter may have the following values m 0 false starts the program and continues script operation m 1 true starts the program and waits until its shutdown before it continues to run the script O Example A program is run in the maximized mode without waiting until an operation is finished SScript Run notepad exe 3 false e Timeout It specifies the maximum script completion time O Definition Timeout O Value of the properties It retrieves or sets the maximum script completion time expressed in milliseconds The default is 180000 ms If the limit is exceeded an exception will be generated and script execution will be stopped O Example Script completion time limit extended to 30 minutes SScript Timeout 30 60 1000 e StdOut It returns the contents of a standard output stream O Definition StdOut O Value of the properties A string of characters containing data of a console program s standard output stream O Example A file copied using copy command and a standard output stream entered in the Event Log SScript Run cmd c copy c Log txt D 0 true SScript Echo SScript StdOut Additional automation objects SScript is the only object integrated in FBS Server However any automation objects
87. up task editing FBS Server control module compatible with 64 bit Windows versions Fixes in FBS Worker task execution module fpiBackup error fixed Version 2 5 0 build w507 s408 2007 02 01 FBSServer can run as system service backup server can now run whether or not administrator is logged in to system FBSWorker can be run as system service backup tasks can now run whether or not user is logged in to workstation Masks of files and folders to be backed up can now be defined including all local hard disks Repack functionality added for optimized management of available disk space by quicker removal of differential backups issue concerning automatic freeing of space on disk for differential backups fixed Several backup tasks can now be defined for one workstation Powerful task scheduler now added for improved scheduling according to day day of week or time Multiple destination paths can now be selected Backup file location Maximum event log size can be defined issue of long FBSServer startup fixed Bug concerning time sync between workstations and backup server with Time synchronization Off fixed Bug affecting creation of ZIP indexes for backups smaller than 4GB and containing more than 65 thousand files fixed Version 2 4 7 build w507 s408 2007 03 06 Automatic backup on system shutdown added Advanced data transmission compression buffering and CPU usage settings added Server console start minimized start minimized to
88. vice Before installation FBSWorker exe must be uploaded to the target computer FBSWorker exe can be found on any computer on which FBS Worker has already been installed locally in the Program Files Ferro Software Ferro Backup System folder After the FBSWorker exe file is copied to the target computer it must be launched using the INSTALL switch This will install FBS Worker as a system service It will be launched automatically on the local system account every time the system boots If in addition to the INSTALL switch the HOSTNAME lt backup_server gt switch is used an FBSWorker ini configuration file will be created during installation It will contain an entry specifying the name of the host backup server This entry tells FBSWorker which computer to connect to and is vital to ensure correct operation of the software in a network environment A number of different commands and techniques can be used to install FBS Worker on a remote computer including netexec rcmd WMI GPO See below for a description of how to install the program using a free application PsExec PsTools PsExec will automatically copy the selected program to a remote computer and launch it there PsExec command line syntax and switches Syntax psexec computer computer2 file u user p psswd n s I s e x i session c f v w directory d lt priority gt a n n cmd arguments Parameters Below only those switc
89. xcept for files Ca CaWihdowst from C Windows and its subdirectories temp temporary AII files from all local hard disks will be backed up except for files from temp internet files and temporary internet files Remarks on network drives mapping ln order to back up files located on another computer on which you cannot install FBS Worker and perform the backup operation locally you need to map the resources of the remote computer under a local drive letter Please note that the mapped drives visible to the logged user are not available not visible to FBS Worker That is why the drives need to be mapped directly in Ferro Backup System using Remote command command NET USE Direct access to network resources The application also allows you to back up the shared resources of another computer without previously mapping it under a local drive letter In this situation the resources on the remote computer must be available without authentication because there is no way to enter the user name and password To display a list of files and folders available on the other computer enter the following path to the 28 52 UNC in the Path field in the View window server_name share_name and press ENTER amp Note ACCESS TO NETWORK RESOURCES A local system account on which the FBSWorker is installed by default does not have access privileges to network resources Therefore it is necessary to switch the FBSWorker servi
90. xt a string of characters to specify an event text O Example Information is saved in the Event Log SScript Log 1 Text e TapeFormat The method formats a tape medium in FBTF O Definition TapeFormat Full MediaLabel O Parameters Full a logical value to specify the formatting type This parameter may have the following values m 0 false fast formatting m 1 true full formatting MediaLabel a string of characters to specify the media label O Example Fast tape formatting SScript TapeFormat false NEW_TAPE_LABEL e Sleep It suspends script operation for a given time O Definition Sleep intTime O Parameters intTime an Integer number to specify a period expressed in milliseconds during which a script is to be suspended O Example Script operation suspended for two seconds SScript Sleep 2000 e Run It runs a given program O Definition Run Command WindowStyle WaitOnReturn O Parameters Command a string of characters to specify the command line to be executed It may contain a full access path or just the program name The program name may be followed by additional characters which will be sent to the program as parameters If the path is not specified the program must be located in a path stored in PATH environmental system variable WindowStyle an Integer number to specify the way in which to display the window of the program being run 43 52 This parameter may have the following val
91. y by the system in the archive directory set in FBS Server Settings tab Coherent Integrity An integral file has a consistent structure for the software which uses it to store information For database files integrity is ensured once all write transactions are completed File mask name including wildcards used to refer to a group of files or folders Backup server a computer with FBS Server installed Workstation any computer with FBS Worker installed regardless of the function it has on the network file server office computer portable computer database server etc Wildcard a character entered using the keyboard e g an asterisk or a question mark used to replace a character or a string of characters e Asterisk An asterisk replaces zero or more characters If the expected file name is to begin with word type word All files of all types beginning with the word string will be backed up or skipped including Word exe Wordlist txt and Wordy doc To back up or skip only selected file types type word doc All files beginning with word and having a doc extension will be backed up or skipped such as Wordlist doc and WordsAndSounds doc e Question mark A question mark replaces one character in a file name For example typing word doc will back up or skip files like words doc or wordy doc but not wordlist doc 52 52

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