HP 3000 Manuals HP 3000 Manuals
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual presents important information for system managers and
operators on all aspects of storing files for backup, archive, or
transfer. It describes how to use the STORE command and the
TurboSTORE/iX products to save files and restore them back to the system.
It also describes important methods for safeguarding the information in
your system. More specifically, the manual describes how to do the
following:
* Maintain your backup media and manage backup devices.
* Plan and manage system backups.
* Prepare the system for a backup.
* Perform a file and system directory backup with the STORE program.
* Back up the system configuration with the SYSGEN program.
* Use backup media to restore files, and to recover from data loss,
file corruption, or a major system failure, with the RESTORE
program and/or the ISL INSTALL utility.
* Prepare and implement a disaster recovery plan.
The remainder of this chapter defines important terms, summarizes
information on protecting files from unexpected problems, and outlines
the basic steps for storing and restoring files. The sections in the
chapter are:
* System Backups
* Product Structure and Feature Comparisons
* Hardware Requirements
* Backup Media
* Backup Devices
* Disaster Recovery Plans
* Related Documentation