To restore an archived backup

You can use filters to search for specific archive sets and information. For details, see Viewing archives.

1        Make sure the proper archive media is connected. (See To view connected media for more information.)

2        Select the backup system in the Navigation pane.

3        Click Archive > Status.

4        Use the date range options in the top pane to filter the archive sets that display in the center stage area.

Note: Each archive set contains the system metadata file which can be used to restore the Unitrends system in the event of a disaster.

5        In the center stage area, click on archived backup you want to restore. You see the Restore Archive window with details such as set number, size, and number of files.

6        Click Restore to System to see the root of the backup in the center stage area. You can select the entire archived backup or specific files:

     Click on the box next to the root to restore the entire archived backup.

     Click on the arrows to open the tree and view the individual folders and files to specify individual files for restore.

7        Click Restore to system and you see a Restore Progress message indicating the restore is in progress, then a message indicating the status of the restore.

8        Go to Settings (on the main tab, not within the Archive tab) > System Monitoring > Jobs to view the status of the restore.

9        Once the archive is successfully restored to the backup system, go to Status and click the Backup: Last 7 Days tab. Click the row with your archive restore to see details about the restore in the Backup Information window. Notice this backup is listed as an Archive restore.

Note: You can select to restore the backup or delete the backup, as necessary. (The archive information remains on the archive media and is not removed after the restore.)

10    Go to Reports > Backups to see the list of backups, including your successful archive restores with the restore date and time listed. Click on the row to view more details.