Restoring file system data
To restore file system data from a vSnap repository, define a job that restores data from either the newest backup or an earlier backup copy. By using the File Systems File-Level Restore browser, you can select the file system resources to add to the job, and specify whether to restore data to another file system or to a different directory in the same file system on the same host.
Before you begin
Important: File are always restored to the same host machine.
- Ensure that at least one file system backup job was run successfully. For instructions about setting up a backup job, see Backing up file system data.
- Ensure that appropriate IBM Spectrum® Protect Plus roles and resource groups are assigned to the user who is setting up the restore job. For instructions about assigning roles, see Managing user access.
Ensure that the system has sufficient space to allow the restore operation to complete. For more information about space requirements, see Space requirements for file system protection. For more information about prerequisites and setup, see Prerequisites for file system protection.
About this task
Attention: When you define the restore job, the Run cleanup immediately on
job failure option is selected by default. This option must not be cleared unless you
are instructed by the IBM® Software Support team to do
so.
Important: Restoring of files is always on the same host machine.
Procedure
What to do next
- In the navigation pane, click .
- Select the active resource that you no longer require, and click Cancel File System Restore.