Getting started with ARCserveIT

Backing up files -- the basic steps

This section outlines the basic steps required to back up your data. Advanced backup options are covered in the ARCserveIT Online Guide.

NOTE: You must install Client Agents for each of the systems you wish to access with ARCserveIT, including the host system. For instructions on installing Client Agents, see: ``Installing and configuring Client Agents''

To back up your files:

Put a tape in the tape drive that you want to use.
Connect to the ARCserveIT installed machine from a Java-enabled browser.
For information on how to connect to they host system, please see: ``Connecting to the ARCserveIT system''
From the ARCserveIT browser window, click on the Backup icon.
In the Backup manager window, Click on the Source tab and select the Client Agent connected to the system you want to back up.
NOTE: You will need to supply a login and password to gain access to the system you wish to backup.
Select the files you wish to back up by clicking the green box next to the filesystems.
Once you have selected all the files you would like to back up, Click the Destination tab.
Select the device group and tape drive you would like to use.
Once the source files and destination device have been selected, click the Green light icon to submit the job.
To monitor the backup job you can access the Job Status Manager, or you can check the ARCserveIT Activity log (archsvr.log) for pertinent job information.