Restore computer / files
Last adaption: 03.2023 (1.2)
New:
- Menu paths added
This article refers to a Beta version
Preliminary note
Restored files can be either
- single files, folders or volumes in existing computers
or - bootable images. For this, the backup job must have been configured as a BMR backup (Bare Metal Restore).
Jobs
/ Schaltfläche . Here one has to click on .
File-based restoration
Restore from file-based jobs
| Action / Box | Description |  |
|---|---|---|
| Safe set 1 (31.10.2020 11.11) |
Number and date of the safe set from which the backup is to be restored. Selection by clicking on the calendar icon. | |
| Source device Vault (Vault TTT-Point AG) |
Vault, where backup data is stored. | |
| Encryption password •••••••••• |
Used encryption password. Password hint by clicking on | |
| Restoration target | Restore files to the original location or to another location (specify in extra box) | |
| Overwrite option | Different options how to proceed in case of identical file names. | |
| Options for locked files | Option whether to overwrite locked files or not. | |
| Streams | Option whether to restore all streams or only data streams. | |
| Details of the protocol level Summary |
Scope of the protocol file:
| |
| Selection of elements to be restored | ||
| Transfers the selection to the restoration set | ||
| Excludes the selection from the restoration set | ||
| Displays included and excluded files and folders. | ||
| Folder filter | a*, b* | |
| File filter | *.exe, *.dll Applied only to certain files. | |
| Recursive | Will be applied to subfolders as well. | |
| Edit restoration set | ||
| Cancel/Exit editing | ||
| Removes the restoration set |
Image-based restoration
Restore from image-based jobs
| Action / Box | Description |  |
|---|---|---|
| Complete data volumes | Restores the backed up volume to the target drive as a new volume. The target drive will be overwritten - not bootable - in the process | |
| Single file or folder | Makes the safe set available as a temporary drive on the target system. The backed up volume can then be accessed via the Explorer. | |
| Next - Configure source | ||
| Source device Vault (Vault TTT-Point AG) |
Vault, where backup data is stored. |  |
| Safe set 1 (31.10.2020 11.11) |
Number and date of the safe set from which the backup is to be restored. Selection by clicking on the calendar icon. | |
| Only with the Single file or folder option Duration of inactivity 5 |
Time in minutes before the temporary drive is unmounted when not in use. | |
| Encryption password •••••••••• |
Used encryption password. Password hint by clicking on | |
| Only with the Full data volumes option | ||
| Details of the protocol level Summary |
Scope of the protocol file:
| |
| Use total available bandwidth | Uses all available bandwidth for recovery. | |
c:\Volume (nnGB) |
Drive letter, name or ID of the volume including size information. The target volume must be the same size or larger.
| |
| Only with the Full data volumes option |
Displays a list of all volumes on the computer and their size. The system partition or volumes that are too small cannot be selected and applied.
| |
| Only with the Single file or folder option |
Select drive letter under which the safe set will be temporarily mounted. Deploying large volumes may take several minutes. Windows Explorer may not respond until the process is complete. | |
Bare Metal Restore (BMR)
Create Restore Iso Image
To perform a bare metal restore, a restore iso (.iso file) is required.
The Restore Iso is based on Windows PE and additionally contains a recovery software that restores the safe set bootable. This process is started automatically as soon as the system boots into the iso.
This iso must be created by the user, but can then be used for BMR backups for all systems.
- Download Bootable Media Creator from the Backup Portal download area, Tools section
- Installing and launching the Bootable Media Creator
- Download and install Windows ADK
- Select target directory for .iso file
- Create Bootable Media Image
Confirm UAC message
Welcome message
Accept license agreement
Start installation
Create recovery medium
Download and install Windows ADK
Specify ADK installation location
Agree or disagree to anonymized collection of user data (telemetry)
Specify the location of the .iso file
Create Bootable Media Image
This . iso image can be used to restore any BMR safe sets
BMR restoration
- Restoration to hardware:
- Burn .iso file to CD
or - create bootable USB stick
- Boot hardware from CD /USB stick
- Burn .iso file to CD
- Restore to hypervisor:
- Mount .iso as boot drive
- Select time zone and keyboard layout
- Start Wizard
- Enter login credentials for the Vault account
- Select computer to be restored
- Select backup job
- Select safe set to be restored
- Enter encryption password from backup job
- Drag and drop the desired drives into the system to be recovered.
- Display of the summary. Activate checkbox to start restoration
- Restoration performed successfully
- The system is restarted with Reboot and the restoration is completed
Select time zone and keyboard layout
Accept license agreement
If a static IP address is required, this can be set under settings.
Properties for IP input
IP address, gateway and DNS server
Start the wizard with Restore My System
Enter login credentials for the Vault account
Select computer to be restored
Select backup job
Select safe set to be restored
Enter encryption password from backup job
Drag and drop the desired drives into the system to be recovered.
Display of the summary. Activate checkbox to start restoration
Restoration
Restoration performed successfully
Completion
To finish, additional drivers can be installed if necessary