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1. P sz JAT Na VABAGKU E 3 End User Agreement amp Warranty NovaStor NovaBACKUP Software License Agreement All NovaStor users must agree to the following terms and conditions before using this software Please read them carefully PERMITTED USES 1 NovaBACKUP software is licensed for one machine only If you require additional copies contact the NovaStor Corporation sales department USES NOT PERMITTED 2 You may not transfer this software electronically or otherwise and you may not make any copies of this software You may not assign or grant sub licenses or leases or permit your copy or other copies of this software to be distributed to others You may not reverse engineer disassemble reverse translate or in any way derive from this software any source code form LIMITED WARRANTY 3 THIS SOFTWARE AND ANY MANUALS PROVIDED WITH IT ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTIES FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHOULD THE SOFTWARE OR ANY MANUALS PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE NOVASTOR CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS SOFTWARE IN ADDITION NOVASTOR CORPORATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES OVER AND ABOVE THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS SOFTWARE NOVASTOR CORPORATION DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTION OF THIS SOFTWARE WILL BE ER
2. The Media View Restore Mode This window allows you to view all available backups to restore from based on the database of backup jobs and folder file selections cataloged within the database All backups are categorized by destination type Disc CD DVD and Tape and further categorized by backup job name This view is similar to the Media View as seen in Backup mode However only destinations with backups available for restoration will be listed Display File Selection Totals If this option is selected NovaBACKUP will calculate the estimated number of files and total file sizes that are tagged to be restored These numbers will appear in the Restore Statistics Panel Select Restore Item s These selection windows are similar to the ones seen on the Backup Tab Here a listing of files and directories will be seen once a backup has been selected for restoration The only files and directories that will be seen are the ones that were included in the backup job that you are restoring In the selection windows you can select files and or folders just as you did in the Backup Tab when you selected the files for backup Getting To Know The User Interface AR By default if you are restoring files to their original location files that already exist in that location will not be overwritten by the files that are to be restored Check your Restore Setting to alter this Import This button will allow you to import backup jobs that are
3. Select The Source On this screen find all files from previous backups that you can restore your files or system from NovaliACKUP 7 2 Wizard Select The Soacr Meds Type H Source Bip Meds Yew Ge Disk Backups AD CD DVD backups 2 items H Destination D Complete Oy Vi Ge Cee 2 You will see a list of all available backup sets from which you can restore If you do not see your backup set listed here you may need to import your backup set See Importing a Backup Set Select Items to Restore This screen will allow you to specify whether you want to restore all of your data or specific folders files 22 Getting To Know The User Interface NovaHACKUP 7 2 Wizard a Select hom To Restos D Source Nore A Documents and Setings El Documents and Set HO Key E Items Ac Kel Willens 3 BD My Desserts EJ Redhead E Destination E Complete Oy Vi Cora Cr If you would like to restore specific files or folders select the checkmark boxes next to the specific files or folders you wish to restore Select Destination This screen will allow you to choose the destination of the restored files NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Select Destination H Source Restore to original beaten ki tems Restore to atemate location E Destination D Complete You can opt to have the data restored to its original location by selecting the Restore to original location radio
4. C21 Hard Drive 333668 21 89G8 NTFS K Lueange 0 TOSHIBA OVO R CD CD R ARM 655 168 es For Help press Fl To access the properties and tools of the different devices you may either right click on the device and select Properties or select the device and click the Properties button located at the bottom right corner of your screen Hard Drive Disk Properties Double clicking on a Hard Drive will bring you to this pop up window Here you can designate the Data Chunking size when backing up to that specific device You also have the option to designate how much disc space to leave free should the hard drive reach its maximum capacity during the backup Disk Properties Data Chunking Size 171 MB Max Size Disk free space Set to 0 for no chunking Amount of Disk Space to Leave Free 200 E MB Data Chunking Size Getting To Know The User Interface This refers to the size limit of each backup file created during the backup process For instance if you are backing up 1GB of data and your Data chunking Size is set to 500MB two nb7 files will be created during the backup Default Values Please note that depending on what type of partition you have on your hard drive the default value and accordingly maximum chunk sizes may differ FAT Partitions Default value is 2000MB 2GB FAT32 Partitions Default value is 4000MB 4GB NTFS Partitions Default value is OMB no chunking enforced The NovaBACKUP
5. Fies 0 Name Sze Type CI eoot Fies E Scome Class Regist _ B Performance Monk C 8 Regetry Program Database System State amp Registry Backup and Restore eBoot files including the system files and all files protected by Windows File Protection WFP eActive Directory on a domain controller only e Sysvol on a domain controller only e Certificate Services on certification authority only e Cluster database on a cluster node only e The registry e Performance counter configuration information eComponent Services Class registration database These are the items seen in the right selection window when System State is selected Does NovaBACKUP support backing up Active Directory Yes in fact NovaBACKUP features include the ability to backup Active Directory when you are backing up the System State System State backup and restore operations include all System State data You cannot choose to back up or restore individual components because of dependencies among the System State components However you can restore System State data to an alternate location in which only the registry files and system boot files are restored The Component Services class registration database is not restored to the alternate location Registry Backup amp Restore In Windowse 98 Windowse ME and Windowse NT you have the option to backup the registry with any backup The registry will be seen as an item unde
6. Finalize the backup discs so no further data to be written to the CD Location of Temporary Files Allows you to designate a location for the backup file s to be placed prior to the backup to CD Eject media after operation Directs NovaBACKUP to eject the CD after the backup Refresh Timeout Allows you to designate the maximum amount of time in seconds that NovaBACKUP should attempt to refresh a CD or DVD media after a write erase operation has completed If the specified amount of time elapses and NovaBACKUP has not been able to issue a refresh command NovaBACKUP forces the device to eject the media You can increase this value to allow NovaBACKUP more time to refresh the media so that an eject does not occur Slower devices computers will require a higher value CD Tools 50 Configuring and Using Devices The following CD Management tools are available by a simple right click on the CD Drive description Erase Format Media This option is available for CD R W Devices with CD R W capable media inserted This will simply erase and format the applicable media Eject This option will allow you to interactively eject the media that is in the CD R or CD R W device Available Devices Device Type Media Size Free File System 33 8668 21 79GB NTFS gg IBM PRELOAD C 1 Hard Drive Vi NovaStor D TOSHIBA DYD R CD CD R 330 935 Properties Eject Tape Properties General Tab Under the General tab yo
7. Scheduler by clicking on the Start button gt Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Scheduled Tasks At this point you can select Add Scheduled Task which will open the Scheduled Task Wizard as seen below Scheduled Task Wizard This wizard helps you schedule a task for Windows to perform You select the program you want Windows to run and then schedule it for a convenient time Click Next to continue After clicking Next on the first screen you will see a list of programs and services that can be scheduled Scroll down until you see NovaBACKUP 7 2 CommandLine Utility select it and click Next Note that NovaBACKUP 7 2 is also listed Should you accidentally select that NovaBACKUP will simply launch at the scheduled time and not run any scripts 61 Printed Documentation Scheduled Task Wizard Click the program you want Windows to run To see more programs click Browse Application Version 47 Narrator 5 1 2600 218 NovaBACKUP 7 2 WE me NovaBA4CKUP 7 2 Command 0 NovaNet WEB Backup 6 1 49 0 BJ NovaNet WEB Backup Tray 6 1 49 A On Screen Keyboard 5 1 2600 218 y mn a ps ann nnnm ma Cs The next two screens will allow you to input the frequency of the scheduled backup and the days dates and or times on which to run the scheduled backup job Scheduled Task Wizard Type a name for this task The task name can be the same name as the program name IN ovaBACKUP 7
8. You also have the option to designate how much disc space to leave free should the hard drive reach its maximum capacity during the backup Disk Properties Data Chunking Size E MB Max Size Disk free space Set to O for no chunking Amount of Disk Space to Leave Free 200 S MB Data Chunking Size This refers to the size limit of each backup file created during the backup process For instance if you are backing up 1GB of data and your Data chunking Size is set to 500MB two nb7 files will be created during the backup Default Values Please note that depending on what type of partition you have on your hard drive the default value and accordingly maximum chunk sizes may differ FAT Partitions Default value is 2000MB 2GB FAT32 Partitions Default value is 4000MB 4GB NTFS Partitions Default value is OMB no chunking enforced CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW Devices CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW Device Properties Double clicking on a CD or DVD device that is shown on your device listing will bring up a CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW Device Properties screen that will help you manage your CD or DVD drive in conjunction with NovaBACKUP General Tab This tab is an information only tab that summarizes information about your CD DVD drive such as Label Type File System space used and free space available 46 D TOSHIBA DVD ROM SD R9012 Properties NOTE Changes made do not take effect until cither the
9. ae L pr Cre Completing the Backup Screen This is the final necessary screen when creating a backup set using the Wizard NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard H Select Items D Complete Contgiiting Tha Backup F Save amp Backup Later Schodde Type OneTime gt Stat Date 1723205 Backup Job Name Start Time 323 PM a C Oveno Backups CI Shon Progress To schedule a one time backup please make suse that you have entered the dested stat date and time above From this point you can finish the backup set and run it by selecting Save amp Backup Now and pressing the Finish button which will close the Wizard and run the backup set Alternatively you can choose to Save amp Backup Later by going through the schedule process in the same window For more information refer to the Scheduling section Restore Restore Wizard To begin a restoration of your data that has previously been backed up with NovaBACKUP simply click on the radio button Restore files and click Next 21 Printed Documentation NovaHACKUP 7 2 Wizard Welcome to the NovaBACKUP Wizard This wizard helos you con guas a backup pb or rectors Peso ch backed up fies end settings do poa computer Y you pieter pou can switch Lo the man DC At widow lo Change the erg used lor backups ot restores NOVABACKUP Y e start in wizard mode Phara select the operation you with to pafon Backup fies Dirata Recovery J lyovasron sa
10. backups upon aborting backup operation Use Default Exclude Filters Edit Exclude Options C Use Default Include Filters Edit Include Options C Enable Open File Backup Select a default backup type The option you select here depends on how often you back up how quickly you want to restore and how much storage space you Default backup Full Current Destination c Description Backs up all selected files and marks each file as backed up Compress backup files The backup files are compressed to save space Backup speed is increased when this option is selected This setting is selected by default Verify after backup The files that are backed up will be verified to make sure that they were written correctly Selecting this option will increase backup time This setting is selected by default 2 It is highly recommended to select t he option to verify your data after a backup This helps to ensure that the backed up data matches the data presently on your system If you do not select this option and there is an error in some of your backed up data there will be errors upon restoring that data if you should need to 36 Program Settings Backup ACL File Permissions Select this option to backup Access Control Lists ACL s in addition to file data ACL s contain file and system permissions This option should be enabled to maintain system security Automatically Save Backup Jobs Select this opt
11. button and selecting Next Alternately you can restore the data to a alternate location by selecting this option Note Restoring to an alternate location will restore your data in the same files structure as it was backed up However it is important to note that the drive letter or ONE path of the original backup will also be created as a folder Example Your backup was performed of C Data and F Reports 23 Printed Documentation When you restore the data selecting the restore to an alternate location C MyRestore the end result of your restore will be C MyRestore C Data C MyRestore F Reports Complete the Restore Process This screen will give you an overview of your Restore settings and allow you to begin the restore process NoveBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Complete the Restore Phocett Finore verly your restore setings Restore Sauce RedAhesd 1122008 at 10 25 AN Restore Destination Dap Locstion If the settings are correct press Finish to close the Restore Wizard and begin the Restore process Disaster Recovery When a backup is made Disaster Recovery compliant NovaBACKUP will add a few things to the backup set Although it may be a considerable amount of data it will help protect you from a complete data disaster The items that NovaBACKUP adds to your backup set are eNovaBACKUP Runtime Directory eSystem State eNovaBACKUP Database Plugin eThe Windows Directory eDocuments amp Settings eThe Progr
12. devices available their type total capacity available capacity and their file systems Please note that any changes made to the devices using the Device Tab will only take effect once you start a new backup or restart the program p Adding USB devices when the program is already running reguires a restart of the NovaBACKUP service In Windows 98SE and Windows ME this can be done by restarting the program In all other operating systems this can be done from the Services menu from the Windows Start button or from the NovaBACKUP system tray icon Simply right click and press Stop Service Then right click the icon again and press Start Service 45 NovaBACKUP Devices aca Fie Run View Took Help K were A weed M todoo M restore EI Logs eee Tee Avalabls Devices Device Type Media Sue Free File System ag IEH PRELOAD C Hard Drive 33268 21 8368 MIFS LL wovastor 0 TOSHIBA DVD R CDICDAR NEME ESS 1ENB Ces amp Retiesh E For Heip press FL To access the properties and tools of the different devices you may either right click on the device and select Properties or select the device and click the Properties button located at the bottom right corner of your screen 45 Printed Documentation Hard Drive Disk Properties Double clicking on a Hard Drive will bring you to this pop up window Here you can designate the Data Chunking size when backing up to that specific device
13. drive a progress screen will appear that looks like 28 Getting To Know The User Interface 99 Backup Progress e Hide Progress Files B602 Bytes 550 57M8 estimated Device DAWeekly My Documents nd Current Status Fie CADocuments and Settings Kelp Wiliams My Docume Web Plugins doc NL eege Status Woling disc 33 complete Speed 22 32 MB Min Skipped Files 4 Bytes 214 69MB Processed Fies 3593 Bytes 335 83M8 Backup 99 Elapsed Time 00557 Time Remaining 00 00 00 ee CD Progress 33 Wee Speed 16 1 In this section you will see the number of files selected for backup as well as the total file size of the files selected Also listed is the device and location to which the backup will be performed Current Status Listed here is the current file that is being backed up as well as its file size The Status of the backup is also shown so that you know what NovaBACKUP is currently doing The speed listed is the current speed of the backup process Processed This section shows you how many files and bytes have been processed by NovaBACKUP Below that data you can see a text based and graphical view of what percentage of the backup is completed as well as the time remaining for the backup to be completed This is the only place in the progress screen that differs from the progress screen for during a backup to disc In a CD DVD backup an additional progress bar appears when the writing to the CD
14. just like you would any other restoration 65 Command Line Options About Command Line Options Command line options allow for NovaBACKUP jobs to be utilized from a command prompt This quick method allows the user to input a single command into a command prompt to run the specified NovaBACKUP job Note only the backup and backup verification functions are available through command line options Command Line Parameters Formulating a command line is a simple process From a command prompt under your NovaBACKUP directory input the following information as it pertains to your situation NbkCmd Activity Input File Activity This string will be either backup restore import or dr where dr is a Disaster Recovery compliant backup Input File This string will be the absolute path to your desired backup script restore script or output file Backup scripts will have a nbk extension Restore scripts will have an nrs extension Output files have an nb7 extension If you have installed NovaBACKUP to the default location this absolute path for Backup and Restore scripts will typically be in the C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP Scripts Backup folder or the C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP Scripts Restore folder Here is an example of a possible command line structure NbkCmd backup C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 Scripts Backup My Backup nbk Please note that the quotat
15. program is restarted or until a new backup script is created EJ General Drive Information Media Information Device Settings Label Type File System Used Space Free Space Drive Information NovaStor CD CD R CDFS 381 571 072 bytes 355 393 536 bytes 736 264 008 bytes 363 09 MB 333 93 MB 702 82 MB Configuring and Using Devices This tab shows the manufacturers specification on your Disc drive you are backing up to whether it writes Test mode which type of media it writes to whether it supports Buffer Underrun Protection and the Maximum Cache Size 47 Printed Documentation D TOSHIBA DVD ROM SD R9012 Properties NOTE Changes made do not take effect until cither the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created General Diive Information Media Information Device Settings Reads ISAC Yes Reads UPC Code Yes Supports CODA Extraction Yes Wiles Test Mode Yes Wiites CD R Yes Writes CD R Yes Writes DVD R No Whites DYO RAM No Wine DND Fw No Wiles DVD R No v rtes DVD R Double Layer No Wiites DVD RW No Whites Raw Mode Yes Writes Disc AtOnce Yes Writes Track At Once Yes v ntes CD Text Yes Suppeets Buffer Unden Protection Yes Max Cache Size Media Information This tab includes information that is specific to the media you have installed in the drive including Status Disc format Media Type Status of Last Session and the number of Sess
16. to specify whether you want NovaBACKUP Append the data to the tape this will add the backup data without erasing prior backup data Overwrite the backup information which will delete all previous backup information on the tape Performing tape retension prior to operation allows you to automate the retension procedure Eject media after operation forces the media to automatically eject after a backup task Formatting the Media 53 Printed Documentation If the format option is enabled and your backup type is to overwrite the format will happen If the format option is enabled and your backup type is set to append the format will not happen 54 Using The Logs Logs Tab Using the logs can be quite beneficial if NovaBACKUP reports an error during the backup or restore process 0 NawallACKLP Logs lx fie an We Tooke Hep DB e weg to tere B er Dihed eves Log Fis Operation odao Job area Dare Log Fle Hares pid om Pdo Weekly My Docurerts UE 41142064 tot Cy poeahe Backup of 1 12 2005 at 2 26 PM IO 2 34 PA lebettc bd a entire CrledAhead 1 12 2005 e 10 25 AM r7 If 122006 10 39 AN SAL TT tot aa arhe Racdihasd 5 52 2005 at 10 25 AM INDIOS 10 25 AN Aietgbtd tot Kine Bnp of 1 2 2005 at 1 51 584 EDO 4 81 PM Heine t Pes Test B N E 1042 PY DEE JN on Backup Ire 1042 PM IRE tat Vi Dero Test Bacup HE GK aal MI cy A yendo Mm Bachug VNENTOA 1999 141 GESTADI Ch Oah Backup _Backup_Scrwen_Test EE PM H Kee
17. will give you a calendar view of the current month see illustration January 2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri te He Km Jas gt 9 10 1 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 EJ 25 26 27 30 31 _ Today 1 24 2005 The red circle square indicates the current date The solid blue circle square indicates the date that the scheduled backup is set to start on To select a different day to start simply click on the desired date To see a calendar view of the previous or subsequent months simply click on the left and right arrows respectively To quickly change the year rather than going forward month by month simply click on the year in the blue bar on the top of the calendar view and then scroll up and down using the arrow buttons that appear to the right of the date To quickly select a desired month without scrolling through them click on the current month in the blue bar and select the desired month from the list that appears Start Time Using this area of the schedule will allow you to designate the time at which the backup should occur You can change the time using a number of different ways After selecting the desired item to change the hour the minutes or time of day you may use the up and down arrows to the right of the time to scroll the time up or down respectively You may also use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to do so or you may simply input the time using the number pad on your keyboard as well The time of day A
18. 05 el 1 58 PN Mabe th backup Dua Recovery compar Sedes Backup Source C Dinghy Me selection total fie 0 Aper ORE j J My Comprar 1 hare See Type Nord 9 Cs IBM PRELOAD C O Se len PRELOAD CI Local Oke Arrate ir O Jonas DO TD Orive 20 a CIS My Memos Places sg OL My Documenta O Progen Oetabace Os Sten Sto Beji mE For Heip press Fl Backup Job Name In this text box you can input an optional name for the current backup job you are creating Be sure not to confuse this with the filename of the backup job The backup job name is essentially a descriptive name that you have assigned to the actual backup job file A default job name will be assigned to each new backup indicating the date and time within the name This name structure is just one way to help organize your backup jobs 9 What are backup jobs Backup jobs are combinations of directories and files that are selected for backup as well as any of the options including filters that go along with that specific backup Backup jobs are used to allow one or more collections of files to be backed up at different times For example one backup job could be created for accounting data and another backup job could be created for important data that changes daily The important data might be backed up daily or even hourly while the accounting data could be backed up at the end of the week Getting To Know The User Interface AN Remember that setting a backup jo
19. 2 Command Line Utility Perform this task Daily O Weekly Monthy One time only O When my computer starts O When log on Clicking Next will take you to a window where you will be required to enter your user name and password 62 Windows Task Scheduler Scheduled Task Wizard Enter the name and password of a user The task will run as if it were started by that user Enter the user name Administrator Enter the password TO Confirm password 000000 If a password is not entered scheduled tasks might not run After you input that information click the Next button This will take you to the final screen of the Scheduled Task Wizard Keep in mind that to successfully configure the scheduled backup you must tag Open advanced properties for this task when click Finish to indicate which script you would like to run Scheduled Task Wizard Sr have successfully scheduled the ne task Windows will perform this task At 12 09 PM every day starting 1 27 2005 Click Finish to add this task to your Windows schedule After you press Finish the advanced properties for the scheduled task appears 63 Printed Documentation NovaBACKUP 7 2 Command Line Utility Task Schedule Settings Security ET C AWINDOWS T asks NovaBACKUP 7 2 Command Bun ripts backup DA Backup of 1 25 2005 at 2 05 PM nbk Start in CAPROGRA 1 NovaStonNOVABA I Comments WXPPROGAAdministrato
20. 731 2005 10 000 O Waring CA A ai kat Gett di Be ead KS For Help press Fl Delete This button will allow you to delete the selected scheduled backup from the backup list regardless of its status Edit Button This button will allow you to edit the selected scheduled backup Add Button This button will allow you to enter the scheduling feature of NovaBACKUP where you can add another scheduled backup This is described in detail in the Scheduler topic Device Tab The Device Tab shows a list of all available backup devices The descriptions on the list will include the backup devices available their type total capacity available capacity and their file systems Please note that any changes made to the devices using the Device Tab will only take effect once you start a new backup or restart the program 4 Adding USB devices when the program is already running requires a restart of the NovaBACKUP service In Windows 98SE and Windows ME this can be done by restarting the program In all other operating systems this can be done from the Services menu from the Windows Start button or from the NovaBACKUP system tray Printed Documentation icon Simply right click and press Stop Service Then right click the icon again and press Start Service 3 NovaBACKUP Devices Er Fie Run Vew Took Help B wine eg Din Morenas re E sesse ueno falda Devices Device Type Media Sze Free File System Eg IEM_PRELOAD
21. DVD begins Q Time Remaining The listed time remaining on CD DVD does NOT include the time required to write the CD DVD It simply states how much time is remaining for NovaBACKUP to create the backup image that will be written to the CD DVD When the backup and verify process is complete a notification screen will appear click ok 29 Program Database System State amp Registry Backup and Restore File Selection System State amp Registry Overview Security Information Backups Windows NT 2000 XP Depending on your system configuration you can have special security configurations for files drives and or subdirectories NovaBACKUP has full support for this information This data is backed up each time you backup your NT 2000 XP registry Please note that this information will ONLY be restored if you restore your NT 2000 XP registry it is not stored on a file by file basis due to potential security issues Details on Backing Up System State Data System state data is comprised of the following files Boot files including the system files and all files protected by Windows File Protection WFP eActive Directory on a domain controller only eSysvol on a domain controller only eCertificate Services on certification authority only eCluster database on a cluster node only eThe registry ePerformance counter configuration information eComponent Services Class registration database The system state dat
22. IIRHS 10 25 Gei Aietgttdtat Donne Deng of 1 9 2005 at 2 51 584 1005 4 11 PA Heine tt Dorso Test Bacup 1 4f2005 1042 P Age ru Denso Test Bactup 1 2006 933 PH UE Tene Misiu IEN 41d ol tt Donne Bachup_Backup_ Screen ent ae ERT 41000785 tot Done Backup of 1223 2004 al 4 5758 IA 10 15 AN Sixte E Fo Heip press PI Delete To delete a log file simply select the log file and press the Delete button To delete multiple log files you may select more than one by using the Shift and or Ctrl buttons on your keyboard to select the logs and pressing the Delete button View To view the log file select the log you would like to open and press the View button Alternatively you may also simply double click the log file you would like to open For further information see the Using the Logs section Schedule Tab The initial view that is seen from the Schedule tab contains a list of all scheduled backups This help gives you an overview of all scheduled backup jobs their type when they last ran the status of the last time they ran when they are scheduled to run and their current status 12 Getting To Know The User Interface 13 NovaBACKUP Schedule e pun yew Took Hep Q weve Bowers pen D Zeenen B teas oy sesde Ze Schedis Tasks Bacup Job Name Type Let Run Last Run Status Next Run Current Status Backup of 1 31 2005 at 10 21 AM Hourly 173112005 10 21 AM ds Complete 1 31 2005 11 21 AM N TA Hy Doctor Weekly 1
23. IVER HIE 58 Printed Documentation Schedule States hadi ae ae ee ee aie ie HAAS 60 Windows Task E A 61 Importing BACKUPS EE 65 Command Line ET EE 67 Notes Biel LEE 69 NovaBACKUP Backup amp Restore Every attempt has been made to accurately and professionally furnish the materials in this manual yet this publication may still contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors See the warranty section Since our documentation refinement is an ongoing process NovaStor Corp would be grateful for your comments You may call write or fax us with your views Our technical support team is available between 6am and 6pm Monday through Friday Pacific Time at 805 579 6700 Please know that NovaStor Corp may use or distribute any or all of the information you supply in whatever manner it believes appropriate without incurring any obligations whatsoever NovaStor Corp reserves the right to make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this manual at any time and without notice The content of this manual is protected under U S and International Copyright Convention and Treaty 2005 NovaStor Corp All Rights Reserved Unauthorized duplication without permission is strictly prohibited Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows 20002 Windows 2003 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PKUNZIP Zip and WinZip are registered trademarks of Nico Mak Comput
24. M or PM may be changed in the same manner using the up and down arrows or by using the A and P keys on your keyboard 59 Printed Documentation Save After completing the setup of a scheduled backup you must press Save in order to complete the process Cancel If you would like to exit the scheduler without setting the schedule click on the Cancel to revert back to the main user interface Schedule States When using the NovaBACKUP Scheduler you will see various states of the scheduled backup O Indicates that the scheduled backup has not yet run and is awaiting the scheduled time before it begins NovaBACKUP is waiting for another process to complete before this scheduled backup takes place You will see this if you have a backup or restore job currently running As soon as the current processes complete this pending scheduled backup will run Shows that the current scheduled backup is in progress at The scheduled backup has been completed ea The scheduled backup was completed but there was a failure You should check your log file for errors eThe corresponding scheduled backup was aborted 9 Shows a scheduled backup that has manually pause by the user 60 Windows Task Scheduler Using Windows Scheduler Using the Windows Task Scheduler requires you to first create a backup script using NovaBACKUP prior to scheduling it After you have created the script and saved it you can access the Windows Task
25. ROR FREE HOWEVER NOVASTOR CORPORATION DOES WARRANT THE MEDIA ON WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS FURNISHED TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USE FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO YOU AS SUCH THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF NOVASTOR CORPORATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE A REFUND OF WARRANTY ABOVE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF REMEDIES SO THAT ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE MISCELLANEOUS 4 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California If any legal action is brought by NovaStor Corporation regarding the breach of this License Agreement or in any other way to enforce this Agreement NovaStor Corporation shall be entitled to recover in addition to any other relief lost profits or lost sales of the software other consequential damage reasonable attorney fees court costs and all other expenses of litigation In the event that one or more of the provisions in this Agreement shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be valid Table Of Contents NovaBACKUP Backup amp Restore eier cg da 1 Installing the Software oooonionnnninnnnnnicnnn nic cnc 3 Backup File Types and DescriptioNS mooroononnosorsenicnoniarenarnncnono naco nac ee ee ek t een ee eke ezet nanno na nnn naa na
26. UP s backup options you may press the Settings button on the Backup Tab To access the restore options you may press the Settings button on the Restore Tab Alternatively if you would like to access both the backup and restore options at the same time you may click on Global Settings menu item under the View menu on the toolbar 49 The settings defined from in Global Settings are overridden by settings defined from the Device tab and individual Backup Settings There are three levels of applicability to device settings Backup Settings gt Device Tab Settings gt Global Settings Backup Tab Once you get to the program options window you will see six tabs each with different configurable settings Each of these tabs and their available options are discussed below After configuring the options to your satisfaction be sure to press the OK button at the bottom of the options window to confirm and apply the new settings If you would not like to save these changes simply press the Cancel button to return to NovaBACKUP without saving the new settings 35 Printed Documentation Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until NovaBACKUP is restarted EPOP y r Backup Restore Notification AntiVirus Devices Custom Configure the general operation options to perform when running backup sets Verify after backup Backup ACL file permissions Automatically save backup jobs Keep partial
27. Wizard Welcome To The Wizard The NovaBACKUP Wizard is a step by step guide to help you create a backup set restore files and create disaster recovery discs If at any time during the use of the Wizard you would like to go back to previous screens simply click on the Back button If you would like to cancel the Wizard and go to the main user interface click on the Cancel button Clicking Next will take you to the next screen once the options have been selected on the current screen This screen is the introductory screen to the NovaBACKUP Backup Restore Wizard NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Welcome to the NovaBACKUP Wizard This weed helps you configure a backup job ar sectors prewiously backed up Ses and settings to your computer Il pou grates you cari seach do Pre man progam window to change Pe seiirt used for backups or miloses NOVABACKUP 7 Always shat in v zard mode Pisasse select the operation pou wich lo perlon Backup Res 3 E C Restore flet O Disszter Recovery SEH N Always Start in Wizard Mode This option allows you to select whether or not you want the Wizard to automatically launch each time the NovaBACKUP program is started If you select to have the Wizard not start at each program launch you may run the Wizard again from the Run menu on the NovaBACKUP toolbar by selecting Wizard To re enable the Always Start in Wizard Mode simply click and add a checkmark back in to the white box Back
28. a backup is an issue Remember that NovaBACKUP is capable of spanning multiple discs so if the backup size exceeds that of what your backup media can accommodate you can span across more than one backup media to complete the job Estimated Files This indicates the number of files that you have selected for the backup job Select Backup Source The format of these windows is quite similar to the format seen in Windowse Explorer You will utilize these to windows to select the files and or folders that you would like to be included in the current backup job Restore Tab Under the Restore tab you will find all files from previous backups that you can restore your files or system from Printed Documentation t NovaBACKUP Restore Ale Pun View eeh Heb es 9 Ween wizard qeda Merre Elwen EE Selec the deed backup e by dono on appropriate backup eb Mata type Crested an tg Pies Tok Bytes Location Device Age LANSO 315 m sn 367 0446 DORON DEN j Wed Jen iz 10 23 57 2005 votre AJLEFZOOS 10 25 AM xa 345 LIV DORON DRD Select Rance Verds E Displary fe selector totai Files 0 Byer KB hara Sos Type Modified Por Help press Pr Select Backup Job From the Media View in the top window you will see a list of available backups that you can restore from Simply select the backup you would like to restore by double clicking the entry and a listing of the files included in that backup will appear in the windows below
29. a can be backed up in any order Restoration of the system state replaces boot files first and commits the system hive of the registry as a final step in the process System state backup and restore operations include all system state data you cannot choose to backup or restore individual components due to dependencies among the system state components However you can restore system state data to an alternate location in which only the registry files Sysvol directory files and system boot files are restored The Active Directory database Certificate Services database and Component Services Class Registration database are not restored to the alternate location You cannot change which components of the system state are backed up NOTE If you have more than one domain controller in your organization and Active Directory is replicated to any of these other servers you might have to authoritatively restore any Active Directory data that you want to restore For more information about authoritative restores see the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit Distributed Systems Guide d Keep the following in mind when you are backing up system state data 1 You must be an administrator or a backup operator to back up files and folders 2 You can only back up the system state data on a local computer You cannot back up the system state data on a remote computer 31 Printed Documentation 0 To select files to be backed up fr
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31. am Files Directory A Disaster Recovery Backup can be created in a couple different ways 1 Through the NovaBACKUP Wizard 2 From the main backup screen To create a Disaster Recovery compliant backup through the NovaBACKUP Wizard simply select the Wizard button NovaBACKUP will automatically add the necessary files to your backup set after your manual file selection 24 Getting To Know The User Interface NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Welcome to the NovaBACKUP Wizard Thit wizard helos you configure 4 backup job ot sasiore gars backed up Eer and settings lo your computer If pou prefer you can sich to be main program window to change the setting used for backups or eher NOVABACKUP 7 Always stat in vezard mode Please select fe operation pou wish to perform Backup Mes m Ge O Restore fe 2 Dreier Recover Select operation O DR box CD OVO Disaster Recovery Backup am Ws ovastror Create bootable CD DVD Create a DR backup es To create a Disaster Recovery compliant backup through the main Backup Screen tag the option Make this backup Disaster Recovery compliant at the top of the screen NovaBACKUP will automatically add the necessary files to your backup set Oh Note For the Disaster Recovery backup to work properly you must have a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc For more information please refer to the next section Disaster Recovery Boot Disc In the event of a complete disaster a Disaster Reco
32. b name is optional and is meant to aid in managing backup jobs For instance under the Logs Tab which will be discussed later a listing of previous backup activity can be seen Each of these logs is indicated by a Backup Job Name and a date If you do not specify a Backup Job Name for any of your backup jobs it will be a daunting task to differentiate the several backups solely by the dates and times of each of the backups Thus it is highly recommended that you assign a name to each of your backup jobs in order to ease your ability to distinguish the different backups Make this backup Disaster Recovery compliant When a backup is made Disaster Recovery compliant NovaBACKUP will add a few things to the backup set Although it may be a considerable amount of data it will help protect you from a complete data disaster The items that NovaBACKUP adds to your backup set are eNovaBACKUP Runtime Directory eSystem State eNovaBACKUP Database Plugin eThe Windows Directory eThe Program Files Directory For more information please refer to the Disaster Recovery section Display File Selection Totals This will allow you to find out the estimated number of files and size of the current backup Once data is added a Backup Statistics box will appear with the following information Estimated Size This text box contains information on how much data you have selected for the current backup job This is especially helpful if the size of
33. ce allows NovaBACKUP to provide a detailed backup or restore log for the operation It will include a information of each file that is backed up or restored during the process Log Delivery Options Email the Following Logs 39 Printed Documentation Here you have the option allowing the backup and or restore logs to be e mailed to a certain email address To utilize these settings you must first configure the e mail options by clicking on the Configure E mail Options button on that screen E mail options After clicking on the button to do so a window will pop up and allow you to input the e mail information The SMTP server information can be acquired from your System Administrator if you do not know it You will also need to input two valid e mail addresses for both the sender and the recipient These can be the same e mail address If your SMTP server require authentication you may do so by tagging the checkbox for authentication and supplying NovaBACKUP with your user name and password Configure E mail Settings The folloming options we uned to configure rendinglog vis ens E cred z delvesed vis SMTP orby A SMTP server roszt be peche along wih a vabd merde orl recigeert omad azkkezret User Information Recipient s Information Yor Mara Eilen use rersicolorn lo paate recicla erral ackberre E Mal Addess To cc Server ledormation Test Settings SMTP Sever Hara Alber you have completed Hing cul the intomaaton abo
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35. copying the necessary files from your Windows Recovery CD and preparing the Disaster Recovery Boot Disc image for burning The Progress Screen Disk Backup During a backup to a hard drive or a removable disc a progress screen will appear that looks like 27 Printed Documentation 36 Backup Progress o Hide Progress Fies 13602 Bytes 550 57MB esbmated Device D Weekly My Documenta nb Current Status Fie C Documerts and Settings Kelly ibame My D Make Source Material doc Size SIKB Status Backup unning Speed 15383 H Ain Skipped Fies B Bytes 192 48MB Processed Files 127 Bytes GE Backup 36 Elapsed Time amp 00 07 Time Remairing 00 03 22 In this section you will see the number of files selected for backup as well as the total file size of the files selected Also listed is the device and location to which the backup will be found Current Status Listed here is the current file that is being backed up as well as its file size The Status of the backup is also shown so that you may know what NovaBACKUP is currently doing The speed listed is the current speed of the backup process Processed This section shows you how many files and bytes have been processed by NovaBACKUP Below that data you can see a text based and graphical view of what percentage of the backup is completed as well as the time remaining for the backup to be completed CD DVD Backup During a backup to a CD DVD
36. ding on what type of partition you have on your hard drive the default value and accordingly maximum chunk sizes may differ FAT Partitions Default value is 2000MB 2GB FAT32 Partitions Default value is 4000MB 4GB NTFS Partitions Default value is OMB no chunking enforced Custom This feature enables a command to run before or after a backup or restore 42 Program Settings Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until cither the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created Backup Restore Nolification Arts Devices Custom Enter the commands or program s you want executed before cr alter a backup o restore operation Backup Run Belore Commendis Run Gefore Leer Run After Commandis To select which program or command you would like to run after those operations simply browse to the program or command using the Browse button The benefit of such a feature has numerous possibilities For instance one would be able to stop Antivirus scanning by issuing a command to their Antivirus program prior to NovaBACKUP beginning the backup Alternatively a command can be issued at the end of the backup to begin an anti virus scan Also one could also issue a command to close a database at the end of a backup 43 Configuring and Using Devices Device Tab The Device Tab shows a list of all available backup devices The descriptions on the list will include the backup
37. e to technical limitations with some DVD R media there is a limit of 154 backup sessions to this type of media Windows Low Disc Space Warning During a backup to CD DVD media you may receive a warning from Microsoft Windows indicating that you have Low Disc Space This is because NovaBACKUP first creates the backup file to a temporary location on your hard drive before it begins the writing of the backup to CD Simply ignore the warning from Windows The temporary backup file will be deleted from your hard drive upon completion of the CD DVD media writing process 69 Contacts amp Support Getting Help For support and contact information on NovaBACKUP please see the About Box The About Box can be viewed by running the NovaBACKUP and selecting About NovaBACKUP on the Help menu by selecting the About option on the NovaBACKUP tray control program or by selecting the About button on the NovaBACKUP toolbar You may also receive support by visiting us online at http www novastor com Feel free to e mail at the following addresses support novastor com sales novastor com You may call the NovaStor Technical Support Department at 805 579 6700 Monday Friday Excluding Holidays 6 00 A M to 6 00 P M Pacific Time 71 Index A Anti Virus Tab e eeez ez r t ee 42 B Backup Settings Backup Tab wisccescscccvccveensenccsceveciveebcvetanecncesseevder de Backup WizZaldO oooconocc
38. ered folders Backup Files nb7 The naming convention for these OUT files is the original file name underscore and the sequence number of the file For example FILE 002 OUT is the second OUT file for a backup in which the first file was named FILE OUT Script Files nbk The script file saves all of the settings specific to a backup This includes all of the file and folder selections and backup options Printed Documentation Index Files xml Information specific to a backup is saved in XML format If the database is lost these files are used to recreate it Log Files txt Each log file contains a detailed list of actions performed during the backup It also contains a convenient list of summary information at the top of the file Getting To Know the User Interface The User Interface The user interface consists of a single main screen This screen has seven tabs at the top Welcome Wizard Backup Restore Logs Schedule and Device The Welcome tab contains convenient information about your previous and next scheduled backup The Wizard tab will let you select easy to use Wizards for Backup Restore Creating a Disaster Recovery Disc and a Disaster Recovery Backup The Backup tab allows you to select files and folders to backup Similarly the Restore tab enables you to make selections in order to restore files and folders The Schedule tab provides a means to schedule backup jobs The Logs and Device tabs pr
39. f your backed up data there will be errors upon restoring that data if you should need to Enable Virus Scanning If this option is selected NovaBACKUP will scan and report files that could potentially contain viruses and cause problems to your system To clean quarantine or deleting infected files you will need a separate software program If this option is enabled an action for infected files needs to be selected NovaBACKUP 1 2 Wizard J Use Sotwane Compresion DT Verity Dats Alter Backup F Enable Vor Scanning Adjon on fected fies 5 Ship Do nal process le ignore Process the Me despite veu wanna Action on Infected Files Skip This option will not allow the files that have virus warnings to be backed up This is the default selection Ignore This option allows the files that have virus warnings to be backed up Overview of Backup Settings This screen shows you an overview of your Backup Settings It describes the backup set you have just created 20 NovaliACKUP 7 2 Wizard H Select Items A Destination E Options a Overview a Complete 4 2 Getting To Know The User Interface Overview of Backup Settings Please veiy your backup sefings Backup Job Nane Backup of 1 23 2005 at 220 PM Backup Device D TOSHIBA DWD ADM O R3012 Bachup Desinator D TOSHIBA DVD ROW SDPSOLZ Wed Jan 12 10 25 57 2005 Contents Merualy Selected ierg Aci Virus scanning enabled Action on elected iier shp L
40. file to its original location Upon restoration all files will be restored to their original location Restore file s to an alternate location Upon restoration all files will be restored to an alternate location This location can be specified by typing the path to the restoration directory in the text box or by selecting a 38 Program Settings directory by clicking on the Browse button that will appear to the left of the text box when the radio button is selected Restore ACL File Permissions Select this option to restore security permissions on files and subdirectories Note that the backup ACL s option must have been selected during the original backup for them to be restored Notification Tab Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup scriptis created Backup Restore Notification Anti vinus Devices Custom Log Creation Options O None Summary Detail Log Delvery Options E mal the folowing logs C Print log Prints log He to your defautt printer Log Notification Options O ONLY operation had messages errors wamnings O ONLY opetation had etrors wainings ONLY operation had errors Always Log Creation Options None This will disable all logging for backup and restore Summary This choice will result in a brief log file for the backup or restore This includes file totals and times Detail This choi
41. his button will allow you to enter the scheduling feature of NovaBACKUP Once you click on it you will see the following screen appear Schedule Options ES Schedule Type One Tine Start Date 1 24 2005 Backup Job Naf Select Tope Start Time 959M C Overwrite Backups C Show Progress One Time Settings To schedule a onetime backup please make sure that you have entered the desired dat date and time above Schedule Type This drop down list allows you to select whether you want the backup script to run once hourly daily weekly or monthly Backup Job Name 58 Using Schedules This allows you to select the backup job that you would like to run Click on the Browse button next to the text box to see a list of all saved backup script Overwrite Backups This option allows you to overwrite already existing backups with an earlier creation date and time without user intervention 49 Keep in mind that in order to schedule a backup through the Schedule tab you must save the backup script prior to setting a schedule for it Please see the Backup section of this manual for more information on setting up backup jobs scripts Start Date Here you may select the date on which you would like the scheduled backup to start The default date that is selected is the current date as indicated by your computer However you may manually input a desired date or you can click on the down arrow next to the date Doing so
42. iles and does not mark any files as backed up Global Settings Tabs Restore Tab 37 Printed Documentation Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created Backup Restore Notification Artus Devices Custom When restonng a fife that aheady exists on my computer Do mot overwrite existing files Overunie existing files if they are older Overwte existing hes Restore File Placement Restore fiels to original location Restore fiefs to altemate location V Restore ACL file permissions Existing Files Options The recommended setting is to not replace a file if it already exists on your computer Other choices include only replacing the file if the existing file is older or always replacing the file Do not overwrite existing files on my computer Upon restoration files that already exist on your computer will not be overwritten by files from the backup Overwrite existing files if they are older Upon restoration if a file is found to exist on your computer already it will only be overwritten if the file on your computer is older than the one found in the backup Overwrite existing files Upon restoration if a file is found to already exist on your computer it will always be overwritten Restore File Placement The default setting is to restore the file s to a temporary location that can be specified Restore
43. ill not allow the files that have virus warnings to be backed up This is the default selection Ignore This option allows the files that have virus warnings to be backed up VW What are viruses Viruses are programs that run on your computer without your consent or knowledge with the sole intent of carrying out malicious behavior At a minimum they re annoying In the worst cases they destroy all your data and make your computer unbootable Devices Tab Disc Device Properties 4 Printed Documentation Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created Backup Resloie Notification ArtiWius Devices Custom Configure the settings for your device Available Device s EUR Satire Disk Settings Data Churking Size 9 ai MB Max Size Disk free space Set to 0 for mo chunking Amount of Disk Space to Leave Free 200 s Here you can designate the Data Chunking size when backing up to that specific device Here you also have the option to designate how much disc space to leave free should the hard drive reach its maximum capacity during the backup Data Chunking Size This refers to the size limit of each backup file created during the backup process For instance if you are backing up 1GB of data and your Data Chunking Size is set to 500MB two nb7 files will be created during the backup Default Values Please note that depen
44. in the Windows Task Scheduler However using NovaBACKUP s Scheduler will allow you to run the backup immediately after the set up as well as scheduling it for later automatic backups O To select files to be backed up from other PC s on a peer to peer network once you click on Backup in the left window click the plus sign next to My Network Places Then click on Entire Network and click on Microsoft Windows Network There you should find the PC s To backup to a network device it is recommended that you select the UNC path and not the mapped drive letter Example server path and not use a drive mapping S path NovaBACKUP Scheduler The Schedule Tab The Schedule Tab contains a list of all scheduled backups This helps in giving you an overview of all backup sets that are yet to run when they last ran when they are scheduled to run and how often they run On that screen you will find two buttons Delete Edit and Add 57 Printed Documentation 3 NovaBACKUP Schedule Fie Run View Took Help D were Lowers Mio Zens E ke Cy sede Z ss Schacde Tasks Badup Job Name Type Laz Run Lact Run Status Next Run Current Status 2 Bach of 12 23 2000 a 4 57 PH One Tine 8 2501996 7 29 4M Ca Corte A A Bachan of 1 23 2005 at 2 200 ee fen 8 14 1995 10 35PM FX Aborted ee Monthy 979011997 1 97PH Missed 9 23 1995 9 09 AM 2 Monthy 1016 1997 3 07 PH A WR Ki o For Help press Fl The Schedule Button T
45. ing Inc All trademarks used are copyrighted by their respective companies All rights to this and any other applicable trademarks remain with the originator http www novastor com E mail salesOnovastor com support novastor com NovaBACKUP System Requirements Supported Operating Systems eWindows 98SE eWindows ME eWindows NT 4 0 Workstation or Server eWindows 2000 Professional Server Advanced Server eWindows XP Home Professional Windows 2003 Standard Web Enterprise Hardware Pentium Processor or better 2128 MB of RAM minimum 15 MB Hard drive space for program files eAdditional hard drive space is required for backup to disc and CD DVD Backup Device Removable Drive Hard Disc CD R W DVD R W DVD R W DVD RAM or Tape For Disaster Recovery you must have a bootable CD DVD Recorder and CD DVD Media and be running Windows XP 2000 or 2003 as your operating system Disaster Recovery capabilities are not available for systems running Windows 98SE ME or NT Installing the Software Installing from downloaded file Run the SETUP EXE program to install NovaBACKUP 7 2 To install from CD Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive SETUP EXE will automatically begin If this fails to work double click the SETUP EXE file on the CD Backup File Types and Descriptions File Types created and used Program Database File vol bkp The backup database contains your backup sets schedules tools and filt
46. ion marks around the file activity and path are necessary These are required to go beyond the 8 3 DOS file limitations b Keep in mind that when you create a command line it must be done while you are under the NovaBACKUP directory in a command prompt For instance if you have installed NovaBACKUP to its default location you will be under the C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 directory when you input the NobkCmd Activity Input File string Also keep in mind that the scripts must be created in NovaBACKUP prior to using the command line functionality If you would like to run a backup from the Windows Task Scheduler you will have to create a batch file that the Task Scheduler can call The batch file should consist of three lines The first two should call NBKCTRL exe and NSENGINE exe respectively The final line should point to NbkCmd exe as well as the backup job you would like to run Here is an example layout of the batch file 67 Printed Documentation C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 NBKCTRL exe C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 NSENGINE exe C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 NbkCmd backup C Program Files NovaStor NovaBACKUP 7 2 Scripts Backup MyBackup nbk That batch file will be called by Windows Task Scheduler and run the appropriate services to allow NovaBACKUP to successfully complete the scheduled backup 68 Notes amp Limitations DVD R Media Sessions Du
47. ion to have NovaBACKUP automatically save your backup jobs Keep partial backup upon aborting backup operation Upon aborting a backup if this option is selected NovaBACKUP will keep the partial backup that is the part of the backup that has already been completed on your backup media destination If this option is NOT selected NovaBACKUP will automatically delete the partial backup Filters Filters allow you to include or exclude certain files in order to help you manage your backup size and time NovaBACKUP automatically includes and excludes certain files for backup management You can chose to use the default Exclude and Include Files here or you can edit the default filters files by clicking on the Edit Default Exclude Includes by clicking on the appropriate button Enable Open File Backup Select this option to have NovaBACKUP automatically backup open files on the local system using Volume Shadow Copy Service VSS Note This option is only available when running on Windows XP or 2003 Default backup type Full Backs up all selected files and marks each file as backed up This is the default setting Incremental Backs up and marks as backed up selected files that have either not been backed up previously or have changed Differential Backs up selected files that have either not been backed up previously or have changed These backed up files are not marked as backed up however Snapshot Backs up all selected f
48. ions 48 D TOSHIBA DVD ROM SD R901 2 Properties NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created General Drive Ir cemation Meda Information Device Settings Dise Status Disc Format CD Only Disc Media Type Last Session Status Number of Sessions Device Settings Incomplete Disc CD ROM CODA CD CDA Emply Session 2 Configuring and Using Devices Under this tab you will be able to designate several options to prepare and run your backup to your CD DVD drive 49 Printed Documentation D TOSHIBA DVD ROM SD R9012 Properties NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created General Drive Information Media Information Device Settings C Automatically Erase RAW Meda V Enable Butler Undenun Protection Wite Speed 16 0 v C Test write Mode No data writen to meda C Finalize Disc No further data can be written Location of Temporary Files C Eject media alter operation Refresh Timeout sec 30 Automatically Erase R W Media Choose whether you want t Quick Erase or Full Erase Enable Buffer Underrun Protection Here you can Burnproof your CD which will assist in creating more successful burns You can also select the Write Speed of the device Test Write Mode Simulates the backup without writing to the media Finalize Disc NovaBACKUP can
49. is will take you to NovaStor s website where you may contact a sales representative Technical Support This will take you to NovaStor s website where you may contact a technical support representative NovaStor Online This will take you to NovaStor s website Center About NovaBACKUP This contains information about NovaBACKUP including its version number Tab Functionality Welcome Tab On this tab you will find a quick summary of your Current Settings Next Scheduled Backup and your Last Backup Operation From here you can also edit your backup schedule and view your last backup log by clicking the respective button 12 MovallACKLP Wizard CBA ha Pus Via Took Hep re r o A D too Se vices Mene D sees F eg E h shot NOVABACKUP 1111 2005 OF 36 PM He al WINOVASTOR E Ter Map pea Fl Backup Tab Dm meeRAQECE O wierden D errora D ww 4 eer Compress backup ties e Wem ater backup ves Dackep hype Fut Esazk vnn atan No i Lost virus Getretcns update 212005 Cuzart destin aio dorada Octet A 5 pen schedule A No Errenje pbs 1 ta Printed Documentation Using this tab you can create a backup set that will include the files that you specify The different options available allow you to adjust the backup set to your needs gt Nova ACP 7 7 New Backup Job Pla Pr Ven Took Wee y reg Gens ME ne E ha chedda Weg e ke u al Pater jr Lem Se y Urea ARS ad al 1 23 20
50. n A progress window will then appear and the import process will begin immediately If your import source is Tape then you will be given a Tape Drive selection screen Select the tape device you would like to import and press OK A progress window will then appear and the import process will begin immediately p If you are importing from a complete set of spanned media you should always select the first piece of media as your first import NovaBACKUP will then prompt you to insert each subsequent piece of media if necessary It is necessary to have the complete backup all media available to do the restore If your backup consists of 5 pieces of media and media 3 is corrupt missing damaged you will only be able to restore data from the first two pieces of media After importing the media it may be necessary to press the Refresh button on the Restore tab All imported backups will appear under an Imported Backups heading in the Media View O Importing vs Restoring It is important to know the difference between importing and restoring The import process does NOT restore your data to your hard drive What it simply does is import a listing of available data on the imported media This information is imported into the database and enables NovaBACKUP to create a tree listing of the data in the Restore view From there you will be able to select the data you would like to restore from the media and complete a restoration
51. n and Name Screen With this screen you can designate the name and destination for the backup NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard H Select Items Backup Name Backup of 1232005 al 2 20 PM E Destination Backup Destination E Options D TOSHIBA DVD ROM SDASO12 Wed dan 12 102557 2006 Backup to JI Settings D Overview Backup Type Dela backup Fa Dercipion Backs up al relected iles and marks eoch fie os backed up D H d Backup Name Typing a name for the backup is mandatory and is used as the description for the backup job as well as the script name upon which the set is saved The default name specified is Backup of MM DD YY at time Getting To Know The User Interface Backup Destination This allows you to set the backup device to be used for your backups To search for your backup destination click on the Backup To button Backup Type Here you can select the type of backup you want to create Full Backs up all selected files and marks each file as backed up This is the default setting Incremental Backs up and marks as backed up selected files that have either not been backed up previously or have changed Differential Backs up selected files that have either not been backed up previously or have changed These backed up files are not marked as backed up however Snapshot Backs up all selected files and does not mark any files as backed up Settings From this button you may alter the setting of
52. nal 1386 ServicePack 1 This shows what Operating System and version you are running on your computer Backup Start Output Device disc C 2004_012_09_08_27AM nb7 These two lines indicate that the backup has started and shows the destination of the backup Backup Reading input file 3ebbd572 xml Backup Scan starting C My Documents Backup C My DocumentslAddresses txt Backup C My Documents arrow_il cur Backup C My Documents arrow_im cur Backup C My Documents arrow_l cur Backup C My Documents Notes txt Backup C My Documents Backup nb7 Backup C My Documents My System nb7 At this point there is a listing of the files processed during the backup NOTE This section is only visible if you have your logs set to Detail mode Backup End This indicates that the backup has completed 56 Using Schedules About Using Schedules Using schedules to automate your backups is a great way to make backing up your data a no hassle task Whether you want to backup your files once hourly daily weekly or monthly the scheduling feature in NovaBACKUP has the solution for you As an alternative you may also use the Task Scheduler built into all Windows Operating Systems Using the Windows Task Scheduler instead of the NovaBACKUP Scheduler will give you two more options not available in NovaBACKUP The options to run the backup when your computer starts or when you log on are available only
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54. not in NovaBACKUP s current installation s database Simply click on the button and browse to the backup job that you desire to import Once imported into NovaBACKUP the backup job will then be available for restoration Settings This button will allow you to access some options that you have in the restore process These options are discussed in Properties for Restore Restore Once you have selected the files folders or drives that you want to restore you may press this button to start the restore AN If you are restoring from a complete set of spanned media you should always select the first piece of media as your first restoration media NovaBACKUP will prompt you to insert each subsequent piece of media if necessary You must have all media available to do the restore If your backup consists of 5 pieces of media and media 3 is corrupt missing damaged you will only be able to restore data from the first two pieces of media Logs Tab Using the logs can be quite beneficial if NovaBACKUP reports an error during the backup or restore process Printed Documentation NowaACKUP Logs Sled fie Fun Yew Toole Help DB e Bowes A Bag A ae Ber grado y aee Log Files Operation Esduo Job reir Dare Log Fle Hares Peso Weekly My Documents Weyl 109 MM ALIADA tot Donne Backup of 1 12 2005 at 2 26 98 IO 2 35 PM 1etettc bt Desea Ceipedaban 1 12 2005 e 10 25 AM rb7 If12Y2005 1029 AN iert Gone Radihasd 5 52 2005 at 10 25 AM
55. om other PCs on a peer to peer network once you click on Backup in the left window click the plus sign next to My Network Places Then click on Entire Network and click on Microsoft Windows Network There you should find the other PCs To backup to a network device it is recommended that you select the UNC path and not the mapped drive letter Example server path and not use a drive mapping S path Registry amp System State Backup System State Backup amp Restore In Windowse 2000 Windows 2003 and Windowse XP you have the option to backup the System State with a backup The System State will be seen as an item in the selection window while you are selecting other files and folders from the Backup Tab All you need to do to backup the System State is to tag the checkbox next to it prior to running the backup 12 NovaBACKUP 7 2 New Backup Job Ele Bun Yew Took Help s a E 4 Wekome 2 ward M Restore E Logs Ug Sshedule g Device BackupJob Name EET TAEAE Select Backup Source 3 1 Y My Computer e 044 2 Floppy 4 Jue Local Dick C s e DATA D a 0 DAW Dive E a Jue TGIF F 2 CD Shared Documents D My Documents e NC E as s Documerts a OEF My Network Places a DE MyDocumeris O A Program Database MIO System State What is the System State The System State is actually a combination of a few things 32 CJ Make this backup Disaster Recovery compliant O Display file selection totals
56. on NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Welcome to the NovaBACKUP Wizard This weed helps you configure a backup job ct sestore crewiously backed up Ses and settings to your computer Il pou preter you Car seeich to Pe man program window to change Pe setling used fot backups or reitoses NOVABACKUP EZ Always stat in mizard mode Peace ze the operation pou wich to perfor Bach fier x Ge Restore flet O Disszter Recovery a RN ovastor Select Items to Backup Screen This screen allows you to designate what files discs and procedures you would like to backup Getting To Know The User Interface HovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard a Select tems o Backup D serc items M ra my C DIAK of My Documents D o station Let ree select dent manually C Ure previously saved script ptions BackupJob Script D mn Vi All of my C This will back up of all of the content of your C drive Please note that if you have a partitioned hard drive with both a C and an additional drive letter this setting will only backup the content of your C drive All of My Documents This will backup all files and folders that are stored in your My Documents directory Let Me Select Items Manually This option allows you to manually select the files and or folders that you would like included in the backup job This selection will take you to the Select Items to Backup screen that is described in the next section Use Previously Sa
57. ovide access to logs and a means to configure backup devices respectively The file lists in the Backup and Restore tabs look very similar to the Windows Explorer which makes it familiar and easy to use Selected files can be browsed by expanding the drives or network resources in the tree view display on the left hand side Next to each folder and file is a checkbox These are used for adding and removing files from the selection list The Toolbar The Toolbar Menu The Toolbar menu contains the following items We ve also list out a brief description of their functionality to help you guide through the tools quickly and easily va NovaBACKUP Welcome File Run View Tools Help File New Backup Job This will allow you to open a new backup job Open Backup Job This will allow you to open a previously saved backup job Import Backup Job This will allow you to import backup jobs that do not appear in the Restore View These backup jobs are usually created with previous installations of or from other computers running NovaBACKUP 7 X Save Backup Job This will allow you to save the current backup job Recent Files This will allow you to open a recently used backup job Exit This exits NovaBACKUP Printed Documentation Run View Tools Help Backup Restore Wizard Welcome Backup Restore Logs Schedule Device Global Settings Create Disaster Recovery Boot Disc Help Topics Update Serial Number On
58. r C Run only if logged on Enabled scheduled task runs at specified time Here you must point the scheduled task to the correct backup script In the Run field add the name of the script and it s path name Ex C PROGRA 1 NovaStor NovaBa 1 scripts backuDR Backup of 1 25 2005 at 2 05PM bnk at then end of the existing string NOTE Quotation marks are necessary around all path strings for the scheduled task to run correctly After you add the script name to the end of the Run string press OK to complete the setup 64 Importing Backups Importing a backup from media may become necessary if your machine crashes or you wish to restore a backup created on one computer to another computer The process is simple To get the backup contents into the current local NovaBACKUP database and therefore be able to select files folders and drives for restoration follow these steps From the Restore tab first click on the Import button located near the bottom of the screen Alternatively you can select Import Backup Job from the File menu If you run the import from the Restore Tab you will receive an Import Source selection screen If selecting import source from the toolbar you will forgo this window Import from disk CD DWD Import from tape If your import source is Disc then you will be given an open file dialog box You should browse to the media you would like to import and press Ope
59. r Registry in the selection window All you need to do to backup up the registry is to tag the checkbox next to Registry prior to running the backup When you restore the registry you will be overwriting your present registry since the registry can only be restored to its original location Be sure that you would like to do this before you restore the registry for there is no way to undo this unless you have made another backup of your present registry About the Program Database Backing up the Program Database allows you to backup files associated specifically with NovaBACKUP This includes your backup sets schedules tools and filtered folders 33 Printed Documentation 13 NovaBACKUP 7 2 New Backup Job Ele Run View Took Help D sekone Jvc SE M Restore tos y sete oe C Make this backup Disana Recovery complark 7 Display Be selection totals Fleg 0 Backup Job Name Backup of 1 27 2005 al 212 PM Select Backup Source C Y My Computer Name 1 aO ae Floppy 4 4 ue Loca Disk C O DATA 0 O b CD RW Drive E OG Shared Documents a OV My Documerts 4 OVS Elias Documents a OE My Network Places DE My Documents a TO System State See Type Simply select the Program Database from the selection window to add it to your backup set if you wish to do so 34 Program Settings Global Settings There are several backup and restore options in NovaBACKUP To access all NovaBACK
60. s Backup of 12 23 2006 at 4 57 50 I2 24 200 10 15 AN sixteni For Heip press PI Delete To delete a log file simply select the log file and press the Delete button To delete multiple log files you may select more than one by using the Shift and or Ctrl buttons on your keyboard to select the logs and pressing the Delete button View To view the log file select the log you would like to open and press the View button Alternatively you may also simply double click the log file you would like to open For further information see the Using the Logs section Setting the Logging Options Setting your logging preferences can be done from the Program Options window the Backup Options window or the Restore Options window To do so either select Options from the View menu on the toolbar select the Settings button on the Backup tab or select the Settings button on the Restore tab Interpreting the Logs Interpreting the log is not as daunting as it may seem Below you will find an example log with explanations in bold Log NovaBACKUP Service Log 7 3 55 Printed Documentation The first couple of lines indicates NovaStor Backup Service as well as the version of NovaBACKUP that you are running Start time Fri Dec 09 08 27 39 2004 This shows the time that the backup began Log name logs 3ebbc8ef txt This line shows the file name of the log SysInfo Microsoft Windows XP ver 5 01 2600 Professio
61. ter Recovery Boot Disc does not include system level drivers such as USB You will need to obtain drivers from the hardware manufacturer which may be loaded by pressing F6 during the bootup of the Disaster Recovery Boot Disc Settings After you select the DR Boot Disc radio button an initial information screen will come up which reminds you that you will need to have your Windows Setup of System Recovery disc available to complete the process 26 Getting To Know The User Interface amp Create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc NOVABACKUP Thit process wal create a startup disc required for the Disaster Recovery program You wil need to have your Windows setup ot system recovery disc avatable in ceder to continue Da Note The startup diso wil include a backup copy of some of pour operating system selup Hes Please review the End User License Agreement EULA which sccomperies pour Microsoft operating system to see if your intended use falls within the terms of the agreement Your use may be considered appropriate use and may not require len permission To bagin dek Next a WN ovasror Creating amp Burning the Disc During the next step NovaBACKUP will create and burn the Boot Disc containing your Disaster Recovery Bootup Data Create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc Copying Ed information to copy the requieed files Step 2 of 5 Copying setun ez NA VABTOR ke UU nn During this process NovaBACKUP is
62. the Web Register Product This is an alternative method of starting the active backup that is seen in the Backup Tab rather than clicking on the Run Backup button that you find in the Backup Tab This is an alternative method of starting the active restore that is seen in the Restore Tab rather than clicking on the Restore button that you find in the Restore Tab This will allow you to launch the NovaBACKUP Wizard These links give you an alternative way to jump to other Tabs within NovaBACKUP Selecting this menu item will take you to all the program options NovaBACKUP offers for both backup and restoration This option will allow you to create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc that is utilized for recovering from a complete disaster For more information on this please refer to the Disaster Recovery section Clicking on this will take you to NovaBACKUP s Online Help File This link will allow you to update your NovaBACKUP Serial Number Here you have several features that are only accessible if you are currently connected to the Internet This will take you to NovaStor s website where you may register your copy of NovaBACKUP Getting To Know The User Interface Product Information This will take you to NovaStor s website where you may view other products developed by NovaStor Upgrade Information This will take you to NovaStor s website where you may view upgrade information for NovaBACKUP Contact Sales Th
63. u will find information that NovaBACKUP detects from your tape drive and media including the Manufacturer Model Location and the Media used in the device 51 Printed Documentation Tape ID O bus 0 SONY SDX 460V Properties Xx NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created PaRa E 8 General Drive Information Media Information Tape Settings pa Model SDx 480 Sa Manufacturer SONY Location 1D 0 LUN 0 Bus 0 Media mE tEstEing Drive Information Tab This tab shows you more detailed information returned from the tape drive including its Name Model Manufacturer SCSI ID LUN and the Bus it is utilizing Media Information Tab Here you will find the Volume ID and Tape Name Tape Settings Tab This is the screen where you can designate some options when backing up to any tape device 52 Configuring and Using Devices Tape ID 0 bus 0 SONY SDX 460V Properties NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup script is created Y Automatically format blank unrecognized media Tape Wiite Mode Append Overwrite C Perfor tape retension prior to operation C Eject media after operation Automatically format blank unrecognized media will allow NovaBACKUP without user intervention to format any tape that it does not recognize or is blank Write Mode will allow you
64. up Restore or Disaster Recovery Mode To start your appropriate Wizard select whether you want to backup restore or create a disaster recovery backup your files and settings Printed Documentation Backup files This selection will allow you to backup your files folders and settings allowing you to restore them at a later time Restore files This selection will allow you to restore files folders and settings that were previously backed up with NovaBACKUP Create a Disaster Recovery Backup This selection will allow you to create a backup that is Disaster Recovery compliant To see what data is automatically added to your own data selection please refer to the Disaster Recovery Backup section Selecting this option will take you through the same steps as the Backup files option However some file selections will be made automatically for you making it Disaster Recovery compliant In the event of a complete disaster a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc will allow you to recover your operating system prior to recovering the data and settings contained in your Disaster Recovery compliant backup It is recommended that you create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc at least once to back up your operating system If you make changes to your OS or hardware configurations new Disaster Recovery Disc should be created Backup Backup Wizard To start creating your data backup from the NovaBACKUP Wizard simply click the Backup files radio butt
65. ve you can test your amal setting by peesting Be Tett Enal Seting bution My SMTP server roguet sutherticaton Betz 1 Teneced Interval n Seconds Print Log Here you have the option to print the log automatically to your default printer Log Notification Options This setting will allow you to control in what conditions NovaBACKUP should create a log for your backups The options which are self explanatory include eONLY if operation had messages errors warnings eONLY if operation had errors warnings eONLY if operation had errors eAlways Anti Virus Tab Enable Virus Scanning Option If this option is selected NovaBACKUP will identify files that could potentially contain viruses and cause problems to your system If this option is enabled an action for infected files needs to be selected If this option is selected NovaBACKUP will scan and report files that could potentially contain viruses and cause problems to your system To clean quarantine or deleting infected files you will need a separate software program 40 Program Settings Global Settings NOTE Changes made do not take effect until either the program is restarted or until a new backup scriptis created Backup Restore Notification AntiVius Devices Custom Enable Virus Scanning Action on irfected files Skip Do not process file O Ignore Process the tile despite vius warring Action on Infected Files Skip This option w
66. ved Script This option allows you to select a previously saved backup job for use in the Wizard Select Items Manually Backup Screen This screen will allow you to select the files and or folders that you would like included in the current backup set Printed Documentation NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard x_ ae Select lens To Bachan H Select Items Dech ex ar den Gen De left to wew ts contents on the rf Then click on the checkbox riesi Lo the dime bodies or We that you wart to include in the backup pb Daten Select ene to Backup s0 Y Mp Computes Name LE EECH E Optics O lt e BM FRELJAD E D se 18M_PRELOAD C Local Osh Uptions ES OW Novasta D Craker tO En WA My Meisch Placer Cl Granos Da res TE Mp Documents D Overview O 3 Pogan Database OG Sytem State D Complete Di y Vi Clicking on a checkbox next to a file folder or a drive will select or unselect that respective file folder or drive There are five checkbox states gray white white with a blue check white with a gray check and gray with a gray check For more information refer to the Files and Folders Selections section If you are using Windowse 2000 2003 or Windowse XP you may see an option to select System State in the selection window If you are using Windowse 98 Windowse ME and Windowse NT you may see Registry in the selection window For more information on those features please refer to Registry amp System State Backup Destinatio
67. very Boot Disc will allow you to recover your operating system prior to recovering the data and settings contained in your Disaster Recovery compliant backup 49 DR Boot Discs do not contain the information normally backed up in a normal NovaBACKUP data backup In the event of a complete system failure you will need both the DR Boot Disc and your normal backup Creating a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc A Disaster Recovery Boot Disc can be created by selecting Create Disaster Recovery Boot Disc from the NovaBACKUP Wizard 25 Printed Documentation NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Welcome to the NovaBACKUP Wizard This wizard helps you conige a backup job or restore pseviously backed up files and setings to pour computer H you prefer pou can patch to the main progre widow to Change the settings used lor backup ot restorer NOVABACKUP Ji Alene start an wizard mode Please select the operation you wish to pafon Backup files a Ge Restore has Disaster Recovery Select operation OR boot CD DVD O Diane Recovery Backup RIN ovastor Create bootable CD DVD Create a DA backup _ lt Back fria Cond C Ho VW When should create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc It is recommended that you create a Disaster Recovery Boot Disc the first time you run a Disaster Recovery compliant backup or anytime you change your operating system or make hardware changes you may need to recreate Please be aware that a Disas
68. your backup device For more information on these settings go to Device Tab section of this manual Options This screen allows you select a few options for your backup NovaBACKUP 7 2 Wizard Select Items Si la Va Vo Ure Sollmara Compression D pn Very Data Alter Backup EI options Eh overs Enatle Viru Scanning De A Use Software Compression Software compression allows the backup files that are created to take up less storage space and at the same time include the integrity of an uncompressed backup This will increase your available storage space on the backup media However using software compression may slightly increase the time needed to complete the backup process Printed Documentation If your backup device offers hardware based compression enabling software compression is not recommended because it will actually increase the files size to more than the original file size Verify Data After Backup This option allows NovaBACKUP to read the backed up data to verify its integrity after the backup is completed This verification process will add time needed to complete the backup process However this process helps to ensure that your backup was completed successfully 0 It is highly recommended to select the option to verify your data after a backup This helps to ensure that the backed up data matches the data presently on your system If you do not select this option and there is an error in some o

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