Recovering the Backup Software

The following example for recovering the Backup binaries, assumes a disk containing the Backup software has been damaged or completely destroyed. This example also assumes that the operating system is installed and operating properly.

The set of instructions you need to follow in this section depend upon which system you lost (server, client, or storage node) and the extent of the damage. Refer to the following list of disaster recovery scenarios to determine which set of instructions apply to your situation.

• If you are recovering Backup clients and storage nodes, you need to follow the instructions in these sections:

  • "How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery"

  • "How to Recover Backup Clients and Storage Nodes"

• If you are recovering a Backup server that lost its indexes and configuration files, you need to follow the instructions in these sections:

  • "How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery"

  • "How to Recover Backup Indexes and Configuration Files "

  • "How to Rename the Configuration Files Directory"

  • "How to Complete the Recovery of the Backup Server Data"

• If you are recovering a Backup server from clone volumes, you need to follow the instructions in these sections:

  • "How to Prepare for Backup Software Recovery"

  • "Recovery from Clone Volumes"

  • "How to Rename the Configuration Files Directory"

  • "How to Complete the Recovery of the Backup Server Data"

• If you are recovering Backup to a a new server, you need to follow the instructions in this section:

  • "Recovery to a New Server"