Getting started with file restore operations

To restore files from a web-based interface with minimal administrator assistance, the file restore interface is available for use. After the file restore feature is configured, the administrator sends the file restore URL to file owners or help desk personnel so that they can find and restore files.

The web-based interface does not require a file manager application to manually copy files. When a file owners restore a file, the owners specify a restore point, search or browse to locate the files, and start the restore operation.

When the configuration is complete, no administrator interaction is needed to access or restore files. During the configuration process, the administrator gives the file owner access to the virtual machine (VM) that contains the file owner's data. The data can be accessed with local VM credentials so that administrators can monitor file restore resources. File owner permissions do not have to be managed.

In the file restore interface, all users can view demonstration videos to learn about the IBM Spectrum Protect file restore interface. The Find and Restore Files and Monitoring Restores videos are displayed when users initially log on to the file restore interface. Videos are available in English only.