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Tivoli Storage Manager for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide


Chapter 6. Archiving and Retrieving Files

Archiving and retrieving files is similar to backing up and restoring files. Many of the windows and concepts are similar. This chapter discusses the primary archive and retrieve tasks. See Do You Want to Back Up or Archive Files? for a discussion of the difference between backups and archives.

An Estimate function is provided on the Archive and Retrieve windows, which are accessible from the main Tivoli Storage Manager window. Use this function if you want to estimate the amount of time it takes to process your files and directories. The estimated transfer is a rough calculation of the time it takes Tivoli Storage Manager to transfer your data. It is based on previous transfers of data between your workstation and the current server. The actual transfer time could be longer or shorter than the estimate due to factors such as network traffic, system load on your workstation, or system load on the server.

Unless otherwise specified:

All client archive and retrieve procedures in this chapter also apply to the Web client, except the following:

See Starting a Web Client Session for information on starting the Web client.

See Table 14 for a list of tasks.

Table 14. Archiving and Retrieving Files

Task Page
Performing a GUI Archive "Performing a GUI Archive"
Performing a Command Line Archive "Performing a Command Line Archive"
Deleting Archive Data "Deleting Archive Data"
Retrieving Archives Using the GUI "Retrieving Archives Using the GUI"
Retrieving Archives Using Commands "Retrieving Archives Using Commands"


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