To restore a client archive

You can use filters to search for a specific client archive. 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.

5        In the center stage area, click on the client you want to restore. You see the Restore Archive window.

6        You can select:

     The client you want to restore in the Restore Client drop-down box.

     Available devices.

     Check and mount media.

7        Click Restore to system to see the Restore Archive window. Once you select to restore the client, you see a message indicating the status of the restore.

8        Click Okay.

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

10    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.)

11    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, including an entry that this is an archive restore.