Backing up the system, System-state backup, Backing up system-state data – Dell PowerVault 715N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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Backing Up the System
Dell™ PowerVault™ 715N NAS Systems Administrator's Guide
Backing Up Dell ActiveArchive™ Persistent Images
This section provides instructions on how to back up files on your system. You should regularly backup, or have mirrors
of, the following types of information:
System state — Files that contain configuration information about the NAS system. System-state files include the
registry, COM+ class registration database, system boot files, users and groups information, and CIFS/NFS/Novell®
NetWare®/Macintosh share data.
Operating system — Files that are necessary to run the Microsoft® Windows® Powered operating system on the
NAS system.
Data files — The documents and other files that are not part of the operating system.
System-State Backup
Backing up the system state allows you to recover the system if an operating system reinstallation is required. Restoring
your system state restores customized settings such as user information and share information.
System-state data includes the following:
Registry
COM+ class registration database
System boot files
Users and groups information
CIFS/NFS/Novell NetWare/Macintosh share data
For more information, refer to the online help for Windows 2000 Backup & Recovery Tools.
Backing Up System-State Data
Dell recommends that you regularly back up your system state. This action enables you to go back to the most recent
state if an operating system reinstallation is required.
To back up system-state data, perform the following steps:
1. Log in to the NAS Manager as an administrator.
See "
" in "NAS Manager."
2. Click Maintenance.
3. Click Backup.
4. In the Log on to Windows window, enter the administrator user name and password and click OK.
NOTE:
The default administrative user name is administrator and the default password is powervault.
The Welcome to Windows 2000 Backup and Recovery Tools window displays.