Lenovo 1.8.14 User Manual

Lenovo Online Data Backup UserGuideVersion 1.8.14

Figure 4: Backup Sets4. You can also edit the backup sets from this screen or create your own. Right-click in the Backup Set window,then select the fu

Figure 5: Bandwidth TestWhen the test has completed, the wizard displays your upload speed.2. Depending upon the results of your test, perform one of

Figure 6: Backup Speed1. Click and hold the slider to select either quicker backups (slide to the right) or faster computer response time(slide to the

Chapter 2Using Advanced ConfigurationIf you opted to start your initial backup immediately, the Lenovo Online Data Backup Status Window appears aftert

DescriptionFolder IconCheckboxAll of these files will be backed up, and new files in this set will not be backed up.All of the files will be backed up, a

Figure 8: Backup Sets1. Click the Backup Sets tab.2. From the Backup Set list in the left pane, select the check box next to the set you want to back

Figure 9: Backup Set EditorSee Setting Up Rules on page 16 for additional information.6. To add another rule, click +.7. Click Save to save your new b

Figure 10: File TypeSizeIf you select Size as the second criteria, select either is less than or is greater than for your option, then specifythe numb

• Starts with• Doesn't start with• Ends with• Doesn't end withFor all these options, enter the word or characters that meet your requirement

transactions pending in memory to the store file to ensure that the backup includes the most recent changesavailable; after which, a snapshot of the fil

Figure 17: File System Tab3. Select the folder to include in the backup. When you select a folder, all subfolders are included as well.4. Select one o

Important: This functionality is only available with a Lenovo Online Data Backup server license.For information on how to share files and folders on a

Scheduling BackupsLenovo Online Data Backup's backup scheduling feature is very flexible. You can set the backups to occur withina range, paramete

The Lenovo Online Data Backup Configuration window reloads displaying the grayed out settings.Configuring a Scheduled BackupTo set Lenovo Online Data B

Figure 20: Client Options1. Select the check boxes next to the options you want to activate. Deselect any undesired options.DescriptionOptionDisplays

DescriptionOptionthis because at times a network connection might not be recognized even though theclient is connected. It is selected by default.Allo

Backup SpeedIn addition to setting your backup speed in your initial configuration, you also can set it while in the Optionstab.Figure 22: Backup Speed

• Click Use automatic configuration script to use a script to activate the proxy service, then enter theURL where the script is located in the field pro

• Number of files encoded and transferred• Size of backup or restore and encoded filesViewing Backup and Restore History1. 1. Right-click the Lenovo On

9. Click OK.10. In the System variables group box, select TMP, then click Edit.11. In the Variable Value field, type the path of the new temp folder yo

ContentsChapter 1: Installing Lenovo Online Data Backup...5Downloading the Lenovo Online Data Backup Client...

Chapter 3Using the Status WindowIn the Status window, the progress of a backup occurring is shown by text and green bars.Figure 25: Client Status Wind

Figure 26: Client Status Window1. Right-click the Lenovo Online Data Backup icon in your system tray, then click Status.2. From the Status window, you

Chapter 4About Restoring FilesIn the event of a catastrophic computer failure or loss, you might need to restore backed up files from Lenovo's onl

Figure 27: Restore Tab1. Double-click the Lenovo Online Data Backup icon in the Windows system tray, then click Restore to openthe Restore tab. (You c

Performing VSS RestoresIf you have server license, and you backed up VSS data such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft ExchangeServer, Active Directory

Restoring Active Directory and SYSVOL DataBefore restoring data to Active Directory and SYSVOL, you must restart the server in Directory Service Resto

6. Select the VSS: MS SQL Server backup sets that need to be restored.7. Select the method used to access the backup set:• Download files from Lenovo O

Once you have completed the restore, you must restart Windows for the restore to take effect.Using the Lenovo Online Data Backup Virtual Drive1. To ac

1. To access the My Computer window:• Use either the Start menu or your desktop icon to navigate to My Computer (Computer for Vista users).• Right-cli

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2. Click the folder containing the files you want to restore.3. Select or deselect individual files, if necessary.• To select all the files, click the ch

Figure 31: Selecting Backup Sets1. In the drop-down menus, select the date and time that correspond to the backup you want to restore.2. Select the ba

Decrypting Restored Files Using Your Own Private KeyIf you selected to encrypt your data with a randomly generated AES key or selected to use a pre-ex

6. Specify the folder where you want to place the decrypted files in to the Destination Folder field.The Source and Destination folders cannot be in the

Chapter 5Server Extended Application SupportThe following extended application support is included with a Lenovo Online Data Backup server license:Top

Figure 34:VSS Backup SetsTo back up these applications for file sets, select the check box next to the backup set. The Lenovo Online DataBackup client

1. Click the File System tab.2. Right-click the left folder list panel, then click Add network share.3. In the Share field, enter the UNC path to the s

7. Select the VSS: MS Exchange Server backup set.Caution: Selecting the Authoritative Restore forces the restored directory database to be replicated

• Use previously downloaded Web restore.10. If you select to use a previously downloaded restore, browse to the location where the files are stored.11.

Chapter 1Installing Lenovo Online Data BackupThere are multiple steps to the installation process:1. Please register your service first at http://www.l

5. If you select to use a previously downloaded restore, browse to the location where the files are stored.6. Click Next. The VSS downloading window ap

Chapter 6Uninstalling Lenovo Online Data Backup1. Click Start > All Programs > Lenovo Online Data Backup > Uninstall Lenovo Online Data Backu

Installing the Lenovo Online Data Backup Client1. Browse to the location where you saved the Lenovo Online Data Backup client, then double-click the L

Using Basic Configuration1. Start the Lenovo Online Data Backup Configuration Wizard.2. Depending upon your selection when you finished the installation

Figure 2: Encryption Options1. Select one of the following choices:• Encrypt my data with a randomly generated 256-bit AES key• Encrypt my data with m

1. Perform one of the following tasks:• Enter your key in the field provided.• Click Import Key to import your key from a file.Figure 3: Self Encryption