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- Open the Tivoli Storage Manager "Backup-Archive GUI"
- Click the Restore Button
- By default, the most recent version of and item is displayed.
If necessary, older versions may be accessed by clicking the "Point in Time" button.
Enter the date and time of the required version.
- Next, Select the requested files and directories.
If a needed file or directory is not visible, please visit our include/exclude documentation.
Directories are available only in the left window pane.
These check marks will flow through all subdirectories, marking both files and directories.
Files are available only in the right window pane.
Check marks placed in the right window pane will not flow to any other files or directories.
Information on individual files can be accessed by right-clicking the file and selecting "File Details"
- Once all the requested files have been marked, you may select the "Estimate" button to see the
number of items selected and the total size. Do not expect the time estimate to be accurate.
- When ready, click the "Restore" button to begin the restore of the selected files.
- You will be asked where to place the restored items. You may select the original location or an alternate location.
If the file already exists, you will be prompted for an action. Any file that is replaced is overwritten with the
restored version. It is not moved to the recycle bin. Because of this, please be careful when selecting to
replace and overwrite a file as you may loose a version you wanted.
- A progress meter is shown as each file is transferred. This allows you to verify that data is being sent.
Further information can be displayed by clicking the "Report" button. The resulting
"Detailed Report" can be closed using the X in the top right corner.
- After the restore has completed (or been canceled), the detailed report will be displayed.
Close the detailed report to return to initial screen.
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