PC Backups

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PC Backups

Contents

Requirements
Mapping to the backup server
Running backups
Scheduling a recurring PC backup job
Restore data files or dictories from backup

Requirements

The amount of space available on the network appliance for each user has a quota limit. To make efficient use of the network backup server, it is recommended that ONLY data files and documents be backed up. Windows system and application installation files should be eliminated from backups to save on space. In any case, in the event of complete failure of a PC or laptop, necessitating a full system restore, the operating system and application would have to be re-installed from original CDs. To make it easy to identify which files or documents to backup, store all files and folders in a central location, such as "My Documents".

Mapping to the Backup Server

Right click on My Computer and select map network drive

On the map network drive dialog, enter the following
- Drive Z:
- Folder: \\pcbackups\share1\USER where USER is your ECE PC username
- Check: Reconnect at logon
- Click Finish

Running Backups

Go to Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Backup

Click on Backup Wizard (Advanced)

Click Next

Select the Back up selected files, drives, or network data option

Click Next

Set Preferences as follows:
- Under "Choose a place to save your backup" type: Z:\
- Under "Type a name for this backup" type: backup
- Click Next
Click Finish to start your backup

The Backup Progress window above will open

When backup is complete click Close to exit backup utility

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