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6. Acronis Universal Restore– an option to Acronis True Image Enterprise Server (a separately sold plug-in), enabling Windows to be recovered from an

To resize either partition, check the Proceed relayout box. If you are satisfied with the partition layout shown, uncheck this box (if checked). Cli

Chapter 14. Adding a new hard disk If you don't have enough space for your data, you can either replace the old disk with a new higher-capacity

If the cursor turns to two vertical lines with left and right arrows, it is pointed at the partition border and you can drag it to enlarge or reduce

Chapter 15. Command-line mode and scripting Acronis True Image Enterprise Server (local version) supports the command-line mode, as well as the GUI

Specifies the partitions to include into the image file by numbers. The list of available partitions is provided by /list. Partition numbers are spec

Specifies the partition where the image file is stored (by letter or number). This option is used with /filename:file_name. In this case the file nam

Options /filename:[filename] Lists the image file contents. When listing image contents, partition numbers may not coincide with those in the drives

/log:[file name] Creates a log file of the current operation with the specified file name. 6. unplug Unmounts the image file connected as a virtual

Specifies partitions to which free space will be added after the Acronis Secure Zone is deleted. If you specify several partitions, the space will be

of 640 MB, and contain all cluster data. Image compression level is 5. The server will be rebooted after the operation is completed. 2. Restore image

• Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) support (for Windows 2003 Server and higher) – Easily backup VSS compatible databases (Exchange, Oracle

15.2 Scripting 15.2.1 Script execution parameters Scripts are executed by the TrueImageTerminal.exe utility located in the Acronis True Image Enter

Compression: specifies the backup compression level. Can be None, Low, Normal, High. Incremental: specifies whether you need to create an incremental

• Windows 98/Me • Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP6/2000 Professional SP4/XP Professional SP2 • Windows NT 4.0 Server SP6/2000 Server/2000 Advanced S

1.5.4 Supported storage media • Hard disk drives • Networked storage devices such as Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached Storage (N

Chapter 2. Acronis True Image Enterprise Server installation and starting 2.1 Installing Acronis True Image Enterprise Server components To instal

installation (disabled by default) provides the ability to include Acronis True Image Enterprise Server into a Bart PE plug-in tab. The plug-in files

2.1.5 Acronis Universal Restore installation Acronis Universal Restore is an option to Acronis True Image Enterprise Server. It is purchased separat

It is highly recommended that you create administrator’s or backup operator’s accounts with the same username and password on all networked computer

2.4.3 Running other Acronis components Acronis True Image Agents, Acronis Backup Server and Acronis Group Server run as services immediately after i

Chapter 3. General information and proprietary Acronis technologies 3.1 The difference between file archives and disk/partition images A backup arc

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this case, you need not re-create the initial full image, so the backup time is not crucial, and the restore time will be minimal. Alternatively, if

3.4 Acronis Startup Recovery Manager 3.4.1 How it works The Acronis Startup Recovery Manager enables starting Acronis True Image Enterprise Server

3.5.1 Backup locations, their quotas and time limits Backup server is a networked computer where Acronis Backup Server is installed. A backup locati

Administrator profiles are used for managing backups, created by backup tasks, remotely controlled from Acronis True Image Management Console. An adm

Finally, the image will be fully restored even if the user performs no actions at all. But if you choose to start working as soon as possible after t

Acronis Universal Restore technology provides an efficient solution for hardware-independent system restoration by replacing the crucial Hardware Abs

If the virtual hard drive uses SCSI controller, you should provide appropriate drivers while performing system restore to the virtual machine. For ex

3.9 Backing up to tape drive Acronis True Image Enterprise Server supports SCSI tape drives. It can store backups on the tape and restore data from

Chapter 4. Using Acronis True Image Management Console 4.1 General information Acronis True Image Management Console is the primary tool for managi

4. Specify network name or IP address of the machine on which Acronis component is to be installed. You can also select the machine from the list of

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Main window of Acronis True Image Management Console when connected to a remote computer The task list content depends on the programs installed on

• Schedule backup operations Click Show tasks -> Manage Computer Tasks, then follow the Wizard’s instructions. See details in Chapter 8. Schedul

Here you can monitor states of Acronis True Image Enterprise Server tasks (backup, restore, validating backup archives) on all networked computers:

3. Create a disk/partition backup task for several remote computers at once (see 4.4 2 Crea ing new g oup backup tasks). .t r 4. Connect to a remote

You should also provide the archive name for each computer, unless the archives are targeted to Acronis Secure Zones or a backup server. Pressing the

4.4.3 Group tasks management The Group Tasks Management window displays the list of group tasks. To see details of a group task, click the button to

4.5.1 Default settings Each user or computer, added to Acronis Backup Server database, is associated with the default backup location and the defaul

To enable Acronis Backup Server to process archives, schedule quotas/time limits check task. Select Specify Default Settings -> Schedule Automati

You can use the default backup location, quotas and time limits or make particular settings for the new computer. If you specify a new path to backu

To do so, first, add this person to AcronisBackupServerUsers group. Then click Set up User profiles -> Add, select the user name and specify backu

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Deleting a user profile will disable backup to backup server for this user and his existing archives will be deleted. This operation might also be ti

The default backup location cannot be deleted. If you try to do so, the program will clean the default backup location and issue an appropriate mess

Chapter 5. Using Acronis True Image Enterprise Server (local version) Acronis True Image Enterprise Server supports the command-line mode for data b

• Show Log – open the Log Viewer window • Manage Acronis Secure Zone – create, delete and resize a special hidden partition for storing archives (A

5.2 Managing a local computer You can perform the following operations on the local computer. • Backup and restore data, including system disks/par

• Turn on/off Windows System Restore tool See 11.5 Managing Sys em Restore. t• Create bootable rescue media, its ISO or RIS package See Chapter 1

Chapter 6. Creating backup archives To be able to restore the lost data or roll back your system to a predetermined state, you should first create a

6. Set filters for the specific types of files you do not wish to back up. For example, you may want hidden and system files and folders, as well as

The “farther” you store the archive from the original folders, the safer it will be in case of data damage. For example, saving the archive to anot

12. Select the backup options (that is, backup file splitting, compression level, password protection, pre/post backup commands etc.). You may Use de

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6.2 Backing up disks and partitions (image backup) 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by clicking on the backup operation icon in the main program w

7. Click Next. 8. Select whether you want to create a full or incremental backup. If you have not backed up the selected disks/partitions yet, or the

6.3.1 Archive protection The default setting – no password. An archive can be protected with a password. To protect the archive from being restore

Unchecking the Do not perform operations until the commands execution is complete box, checked by default, will permit the backup process to run conc

Before/after data capture commands can also be used for purposes different from suspending the database, especially if VSS support is enabled. You ma

If you frequently backup data to network drives, think of limiting the network usage used by Acronis True Image Enterprise Server. To set the desire

When backing up to a disket e CD R/RW o DVD+t , - r R/RW: Acronis True Image Enterprise Server will ask you to insert a new disk when the previous

partitions must be included into the image. Any partitions which are missing from the image will be lost. If you want more functionality during resto

Chapter 7. Restoring the backup data 7.1 Restore under Windows or boot from CD? As mentioned above (see 2 4.1 Running Acronis True Image Enterpris

7.2 Restoring files and folders from file archives Here we describe how to restore file/folders from a file backup archive. You can restore the desi

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6. Click Next. 7. Select a folder on your computer where you want to restore selected folders/files (a target folder). You can restore data to their

12. Click Next. 13. Set filters for the specific types of files that are not to be restored. For example, you may want hidden and system files and fo

7.3 Restoring disks/partitions or files from images To restore a partition (disk) from an image, Acronis True Image Enterprise Server must obtain ex

To restore data from an incremental backup, you must have all previous incremental backup files and the initial full backup. If any of successive ba

However, you can choose an ordinary way of restoration for that image. This will allow you to make changes to the restored partition that would not b

If there are partitions on the target disk, you will be prompted by the Nonempty Destination Hard Disk Drive window stating that the destination dis

2. Click Next. 7.3.7 Changing the restored partition file system 1. Though seldom required, you can change the partition file system during its rest

7.3.9 Assigning a letter to the restored partition 1. Acronis True Image Enterprise Server will assign an unused letter to a restored partition. You

3. If the target hardware has a specific mass storage controller (such as a SCSI, RAID, or Fibre Channel adapter) for the hard disk, you can install

7.4 Setting restore options To view or edit the default restore options in Acronis True Image Enterprise Server local version, select Tools -> Op

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7.4.3 Pre/post commands You can specify commands or batch files to be automatically executed before and after the restore procedure. Click Edit to o

Here you can specify a path to the driver repository - a folder or folders on a network drive or CD where Acronis Universal Restore will search for d

Chapter 8. Scheduling tasks Acronis True Image Enterprise Server allows you to schedule periodic backup tasks. Doing so will give you peace of mind,

• When I log on – the task will be executed each time the current user logs in to the OS • When my computer shuts down – the task will be executed

• Every х days – once in several days (specify the interval). If the computer is off when the scheduled time comes, the task won’t be performed, bu

8.1.3 Setting up monthly execution If you select monthly execution, set the Start time and days on which to execute the task: • Day – on the specif

If the computer is off when the scheduled time comes, the task won’t be performed, but you can force the missed task to launch at the next system sta

Chapter 9. Managing Acronis Secure Zone 9.1 Creating Acronis Secure Zone Acronis Secure Zone (ASZ) can be located on any local disk. It is created

After you click Proceed, Acronis True Image Enterprise Server will start creating the zone. Progress will be reflected in a special window. If necess

3. Select the partitions to which you want to add the space freed from the secure zone. If you select several partitions, the space will be distribut

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Acronis True Image Enterprise Server – a complete solution for corporate users You have come to rely on your servers to

Chapter 10. Creating bootable media 10.1 Creating Acronis rescue media You can run Acronis True Image Enterprise Server on a bare metal or on a cra

Acronis True Image Enterprise Server offers the following components: • Acronis True Image Enterprise Server full version Includes support of USB,

5. If you are creating a CD, DVD, diskettes or any removable media, insert the blank disk so the program can determine its capacity. If you chose to

3. Select Programs -> Acronis ->Acronis True Image Enterprise Server -> Acronis Win PE ISO Builder. 4. Specify a source folder for building

Chapter 11. Other operations 11.1 Validating backup archives To be certain that your archives are not damaged, you can check their integrity. 1. To

11.2.1 Email notification To set up e-mail notification, select Tools -> Options -> Notifications -> E-mail: Provide the email address to

Provide the name of the computer to which notifications will be sent. Below in this window you can choose whether you want to get notifications: - w

The left panel can contain up to 50 logs. If there are more, you can browse the list using the More and Less buttons with the left and right arrows.

11.4.2 SNMP notifications You can choose whether to send event log messages issued by Acronis True Image Enterprise Server to computers, running SNM

Chapter 12. Mounting an image as a virtual drive Acronis True Image Enterprise Server can mount partition images as virtual drives, thus letting you

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If you added a comment to the archive, it will be displayed to the right of the drives tree. If the archive was protected with a password, Acronis Tr

You can connect multiple partition images. If you want to connect another partition image, repeat the procedure. 12.2 Unmounting an image We recomm

Chapter 13. Transferring the system to a new disk 13.1 General information Sooner or later any computer user finds out that the hard disk is too sm

13.2 Security Please note the following: if the power goes out or you accidentally press RESET during the transfer, the procedure will be incomplete

You can determine the source and destination using the information provided in this window (disk number, capacity, label, partition and file system

13.3.4 Partitioned destination disk At this point, the program checks to see if the destination disk is free. If not, you will be prompted by the No

• Keep data – leave the old disk partitions and data intact • Destroy data – destroy all data on the old disk. If you are going to sell or give aw

The second method takes more time, but makes it impossible to recover data afterwards, even with special equipment. The first method is less secure,

unallocated. Further, you will be able to use the unallocated space to create new partitions or to enlarge the existing partitions with special tools

If you selected manual partition creation earlier, the partition layout will look different. This partitioning method is described below. 13.3.11 C