Microlite Backupedge 3.X (03.04.01) Users Guide
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User Guide - Release 03.04.01 Microlite BackupEDGE 2 - Contents Release 03.04.01 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of MICROLITE CORPORATION. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. This document is copyright material and may not be copied or duplicated in any form. © Copyright 1987-2021 by Microlite Corporation. All rights reserved. The following applies to all contracts and subcontracts governed by the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause of the United States Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement. RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND: USE, DUPLICATION OR DISCLOSURE BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS SET FORTH IN SUBDIVISION (C)(1)(II) OF THE RIGHTS AND TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CLAUSE AT DFAR 252-227-7013. MICROLITE CORPORATION IS THE CONTRACTOR AND IS LOCATED AT 2315 MILL STREET, ALIQUIPPA PA 15001-2228 USA. BackupEDGE, BackupEDGE SS, RecoverEDGE, Fast File Restore, Instant File Restore, One Touch Restore, SharpDrive, BootableBackups and Transparent Media are trademarks of Microlite Corporation. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, and copyrights are those of their respective owners. BackupEDGE 3.x User Guide - Revision 03.04.01 Build 3 - updated September 10, 2021 Microlite Corporation 2315 Mill Street https://www.microlite.com - Web Aliquippa, PA 15001-2228 USA ftp://ftp.microlite.com - FTP (724) 375-6711 - Technical Support [email protected] - Support (724) 375-6908 - Fax [email protected] - Sales Microlite BackupEDGE of Contents Table Release 03.04.01 Contents - 3 Contents 1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 19 Media Support ............................................................................................................. 19 User Interface ..............................................................................................................20 2 Major Changes / Improvements ................................................................. 23 2.1 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.4 (03.04.01) ........................ 23 2.2 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.4 (03.04.00)........................ 23 2.3 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.3 (03.03.01) ........................ 24 2.4 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.3 (03.03.00)........................ 24 2.5 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.2 (03.02.03)........................ 24 2.6 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.2 (03.02.02).........................25 2.7 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.2 (03.02.01) .........................25 2.8 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.2 (03.02.00).........................25 2.9 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.05)......................... 26 2.10 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.04)......................... 26 2.11 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.03)......................... 26 2.12 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.02)..........................27 2.13 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.01) ..........................27 2.14 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.1 (03.01.00)..........................27 2.15 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.07).........................27 2.16 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.06) ........................27 2.17 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.05)........................ 28 2.18 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.04) ....................... 28 2.19 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.03) ....................... 28 2.20 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.02) ....................... 29 2.21 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.01)........................ 29 2.22 New Features In BackupEDGE 3.0 (03.00.00) ....................... 29 2.23 Operating System Abbreviations.............................................. 29 2.24 Specific Operating System Release Support............................. 29 2.25 Specific Device Support ............................................................ 30 3 Terminology ................................................................................................. 31 3.1 Terms Used In This Manual ......................................................31 3.2 Specific Operating System Release Support..............................37 3.3 Specific Device Support .............................................................37 4 Anatomy of a BackupEDGE Backup.......................................................... 38 4.1 Resources .................................................................................. 39 4.2 Domains .................................................................................... 40 4.3 Sequences.................................................................................. 42 4.4 Scheduled Jobs.......................................................................... 43 Microlite BackupEDGE 4 - Contents Release 03.04.01 5 Installing BackupEDGE............................................................................... 45 5.1 What Can I Expect From An Installation?................................ 45 5.2 Installation Pre-requisites.........................................................46 5.3 Installing over a previous release of BackupEDGE .................. 47 5.4 How Do I Install BackupEDGE? ............................................... 47 From The Installation CD-ROM ..................................................................................47 Using the CD-ROM With Automounters .......................................47 Manually Mounting The CD-ROM.................................................48 The CD-ROM Installation Screen ..................................................48 Alternate Distribution File Format Types .................................................................. 49 Installing From Self-Installing Binaries ........................................50 Installing From TAR Archives........................................................50 Using Custom+ / Software Manager Archives............................... 51 From Internet Downloads.............................................................. 51 5.5 The Installation Manager...........................................................51 Navigation ....................................................................................................................52 Initial Installation Manager Screen.............................................................................52 End User License Agreement.......................................................................................53 Activation Notice..........................................................................................................54 Network Settings..........................................................................................................55 Network Transport ......................................................................... 55 FastSelect........................................................................................56 Device Autodetection ...................................................................................................57 Navigating Resource Screens .........................................................58 Examples of Storage Resources ...................................................................................59 Sample Tape Drive Resource .........................................................59 Sample Autochanger Resource ......................................................59 Sample Optical Drive Resource......................................................60 Configuring a URL for FTP Backups .......................................................................... 60 Configuring for SharpDrive Backups...........................................................................61 Configuring for Amazon S3 Cloud Backups ................................................................61 Configuring for NFS Backups ......................................................................................61 Scheduling A Default Backup ..................................................................................... 62 Schedule Job Wizard - Select Primary Resource...........................63 Schedule Job Wizard - Select Backup Time...................................63 Schedule Job Wizard - Select Backup Days ...................................64 Schedule Job Wizard - Edit Backup Schedule ...............................64 Schedule Job Wizard - Notify / Advanced .....................................65 Saving The Backup Schedule..........................................................65 Virtual File Check.........................................................................................................65 MySQL Backup Setup ..................................................................................................65 Finishing The Installation........................................................................................... 66 5.6 Notes on Changing Backup Device Hardware..........................66 6 Configuring a Tape Resource .................................................................... 67 6.1 General Concepts....................................................................... 67 6.2 Compatibility Matrix ................................................................. 67 6.3 Multiple