Options for file restore operations

backup_info_duration_hours=num_hrs

Specify the amount of time, in hours, that information about recent backup activity is retained in the local Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V Derby database. The maximum value is 14 days (336 hours). The default value is one week (168 hours).

enable_contact_info=false | true

Specify whether to provide administrator contact information that file owners can use to obtain support in the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface.

false

File owners do not receive administrator contact information. This value is the default.

true

File owners receive administrator contact information.

If you specify enable_contact_info=true, you must provide information in the contact_info option.

enable_filerestore=false | true

Specify whether file owners can restore their files from a virtual machine with the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface.

false

File owners cannot restore their files with the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface. This value is the default.

true

File owners can restore their files with the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface.

maximum_mount_points=num_mount_points

Specify the maximum number of simultaneous recovery points that are available to the user account. The minimum value is 1 recovery point. The maximum value is 256 mount points. The default value is 2 mount points.

Tip: To prevent a virtual machine from being mounted multiple times for simultaneous restore operations, set this option with a low value.

mount_session_timeout_minutes=num_mins

Specify the amount of time, in minutes, that a restore and the mounted recovery point can be idle before the session is canceled. A cancellation unmounts the recovery point. The maximum value is 8 hours (480 minutes). The default value is 30 minutes.

Tip: To prevent the session from being canceled unexpectedly, increase the number of minutes.

restore_info_duration_hours=num_hrs

Specify the amount of time, in hours, that information about recent restore activity is retained for the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface. Use the restore activity window to view error information and recently completed tasks. This information provides a way to locate recently restored files. The maximum value is 14 days (336 hours). The default value is one week (168 hours).

contact_info=administrator information

Provide administrator contact information that file owners can use to obtain support. Contact information displays in the IBM Storage Protect file restore interface in the following locations:

• Login window
• The About pane in the help menu
• The support information link in interface messages

They Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V Management Console wizard can overwrite the enable_filerestore option, but only to the true value. You must manually set the option to false if you want to disable the file restore feature.