Scenario 1: Restoring a backup system

The following requirements are applicable whether you are restoring to a physical or virtual system. Additional requirements for restoring to a virtual system follow this section.

The original system being restored can be running any previous version of Unitrends’ software. It is possible to restore to a system older than version 6.0.0 from a v6.0.0 Vault. However, the version of the new backup system has to be of a same or newer version than the original system.

A fresh system to restore to. This can either be a new or a re-imaged system. If you need to re image a system for this process, contact your authorized Unitrends partner or Unitrends Support for additional details before proceeding.

It is recommended that the new system is assigned the same hostname as the original system.

When performing disaster recovery from an external storage, like SAN/NAS or an internal data store that was previously configured as an archive device, the same storage should be added to the system by using the Storage Configuration (by navigating to Settings > Storage and Retention > Storage). The purpose of the storage should be set as Archive.

Important! If a storage device will be set up on the new system, it must be done prior to the restore process.

Disaster recovery (Settings > Vaulting > System Restore) should be started by:

     Selecting the vault in the navigation pane if restoring from a vault

     Selecting the system in the navigation pane if restoring from an archive media

The target system can be set up with additional storage devices that will house restored backups. This has to be done prior to the restore process. See Storage setup for details.

When using external storage or alternate storage, the target system must grant management privileges to the vault by:

1        Logging in to the Administrator Interface of the target system

2        Navigating to Settings > Vaulting > Vault Management

3        Clicking on Allow Remote Management on lower left side of the window.

When restoring from a vault, it is recommended that the target system and the vault be placed on an isolated network. This will help to ensure the integrity of the system during the restore process. For optimal results, it is recommended to use a cross-over cable to connect the target system to the vault.