Installation and User's Guide

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||Note: Saving registry entries is optional because there are other ways to getaccess to the password-protected Tivoli Storage Manager server. The other waysto gain access to the server are the following:v If you know the node password, you can type the password when promptedduring recovery.v Request the Tivoli Storage Manager administrator to change the nodepassword and tell you the new password at the time of recovery.v Provide the password information in the dsm.opt file.If the files you want to restore are included in a backup set on tape or on a CDor DVD, then you do not need to access the Tivoli Storage Manager server.You created an options file that contains Tivoli Storage Manager configurationinformation that is unique for each computer. This information complements thegeneric bootable WinPE CD.Related tasks“Creating a bootable WinPE CD (Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server2008)” on page 173Backing up the boot drive and system drive for AutomatedSystem Recovery (Windows Vista, Windows 7, or WindowsServer 2008)Before you can recover your Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008computer using ASR (Automated System Recovery), you must have a completebackup of the boot drive and system drive.1. Perform a full incremental backup of your system and boot drives. Assumingthat your system and boot files are on drive c:, enter the following command:dsmc incremental c:2. Back up the system state. To back up the system state, enter the followingcommand: dsmc backup systemstate. To verify that you backed up the systemstate, enter the following command: dsmc query systemstate. You can specify-showmembers=yes to display file level detail.Related concepts“Full and partial incremental backup” on page 112Related tasks“Backing up Windows system state” on page 123Backing up in preparation for Automated System Recovery (WindowsXP or Windows Server 2003)Specific backups and media are required for Windows XP and Windows Server2003 system recovery with ASR (Automated System Recovery).In addition to the following tasks, consider using security policy administrativetools to enable the recovery console to access all paths and removable media. Youcan use the Windows Recovery Console to facilitate easier problem determinationin the event of recovery errors. You must set these permissions prior to anAutomated System Recovery situation.Chapter 4. Backing up your data 127