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See also: [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-11/machine-independent-restoration-11 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Disaster_Recovery_for_Windows|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Disaster Recovery for Windows]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Restoring_System_State|Restoring System State]]</translate>
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See also: [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/machine-independent-restoration-12 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Backup Configuration]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Restoring_System_State|Restoring System State]]</translate>
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Problems? Check [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro_for_Windows|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]].</translate>
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Problems? Check [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]].</translate>
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If you are using an older SEP sesam version, refer to [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_for_Windows|SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows archive]].</translate>
If you are using an older SEP sesam version, refer to [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_for_Windows|SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows archive]].</translate>
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This article describes recovering Windows with ''BSR Pro 2.0'', introduced in SEP sesam version 4.4.3 ''Tigon''. ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' is based on [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-11 ''O&O DiskImage''] and fully substitutes the old SEP sesam ''BSR 2.3'' (also known as BSR dissimilar).</translate> </span><br />
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This article describes recovering Windows with [[SEP sesam Release Versions|''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' version ''2.1'']]. ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' is based on [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12 ''O&O DiskImage''] and fully substitutes the old SEP sesam ''BSR 2.3'' (also known as BSR dissimilar).</translate> </span><br />
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To successfully recover your Windows system from a disaster, all preparation steps have to be performed properly. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Disaster_Recovery_for_Windows|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Disaster Recovery for Windows]].
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To successfully recover your Windows system from a disaster, all preparation steps have to be performed properly. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Backup Configuration]].


When recovering your system, you must first restore it from the bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive), network share or local space where the ISO image is stored. Only then can you restore the system configuration that was backed up by [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Disaster_Recovery_for_Windows#BSR_backup|BSR backup task]].
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When recovering your system, you must first start it from the bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive), network share or local space where the ISO image is stored. Only then can you restore the system configuration that was backed up by [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration#BSR_backup|BSR backup task]]. Note that you cannot restore individual files from the BSR Pro backup set. At present, only ''FULL'' restore is supported.</translate>


==={{anchor|methods}}Available disaster recovery methods===
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Available disaster recovery methods</translate>===


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There are two recovery methods available. The selection of a method depends on the size of your Windows client system volumes.
There are two recovery methods available. The selection of a method depends on the size of your Windows client system volumes.
;Direct recovery with ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', option [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#quick start|Quick Start]]:This is the simplest and the recommended method, suitable for all save sets that are smaller than 120 GB. For recovering save sets that are larger than 120 GB, consider using the alternative 2-step network share recovery.</translate>
;Direct recovery with ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', option [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#quick_start|Quick Start]]:This is the simplest and the recommended method, suitable for all savesets that are smaller than 120 GB. For recovering savesets that are larger than 120 GB, consider using the alternative 2-step network share recovery.</translate>
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;2-step recovery via network share – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#restore|manual restore]] + option [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#start_restoration|start restoration]]:This is the recommended method for recovering large save sets (>120 GB). It requires a manual restore of the latest BSR backup image file to a network share before the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro option Start Restoration'' is used. This method is advantageous for large system volumes because it allows greater throughput via network share (direct restore throughput is 30-60 GB/h, while the 2-step recovery allows 30-300 GB/h for phase 1 and 100 GB/h for phase 2). Note that the given estimates are only approximate and depend on each individual environment.
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;2-step recovery via network share – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#restore|manual restore]] + option [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#start_restoration|start restoration]]:This is the recommended method for recovering large savesets (>120 GB). It requires a manual restore of the latest BSR backup image file to a network share before the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro option Start Restoration'' is used. This method is advantageous for large system volumes because it allows greater throughput via network share (direct restore throughput is 30-60 GB/h, while the 2-step recovery allows 30-300 GB/h for phase 1 and 100 GB/h for phase 2). Note that the given estimates are only approximate and depend on each individual environment.


To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-11/machine-independent-restoration-11 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] (machine independent restoration).
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To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/machine-independent-restoration-12 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] (machine independent restoration).</translate>
=== {{anchor|prerequisites}}<translate><!--T:18-->
Prerequisites</translate> ===
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''BSR Pro'' can only access data that is stored on [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#data_store|SEP sesam data store]]. If the savesets are stored on tape, you have to migrate the required data to a SEP sesam data store or [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#network_share|restore it to the network share]] before starting a recovery.</translate></li>


=== {{anchor|prerequisites}}Prerequisites ===
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A ''BSR Pro'' '''bootable disk''' (CD/DVD/USB drive) or '''network share with the ISO image''' must be created. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration#disaster|Preparing for a disaster recovery]]. If several Windows systems were set up with similar configuration, you can use the same bootable disk to recover similar systems.</translate></li>
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If you are restoring your system to dissimilar hardware and any of the '''drivers''' is missing, you have to add the missing driver(s) manually during recovery.</translate></li>


* ''BSR Pro'' can only access data that is stored on an ordinary [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#data_store|SEP sesam data store]] (store type ''Path''). If the save sets are stored on tape, you have to migrate the required data to a SEP sesam data store or [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#preparation|restore it to the network share]] before starting a recovery.
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* A ''BSR Pro'' '''bootable disk''' (CD/DVD/USB drive) or '''network share with the ISO image''' must be configured. If several Windows systems were set up with similar configuration, you can use the same bootable disk to recover similar systems.
If you are performing a 2-step recovery via network share, your BSR backup saveset must first be restored to a network share so that it is available for recovery. It is recommended that you schedule your BSR restore task to run daily after your NEWDAY schedule. For preparation steps, see section [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#network_share|2-step recovery via network share]].</translate></li>
* If you are restoring your system to dissimilar hardware and any of the '''drivers''' is missing, you have to load the missing drivers manually.</translate>
 
*<translate>If you are performing a [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#network_share|2-step recovery via network share]], your BSR backup task must first be restored to a network share so that it is available for recovery. It is recommended that you schedule your BSR restore task to run daily after your NEWDAY schedule. For preparation steps, see the section below [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#network_share|2-step recovery via network share]].</translate>
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*<translate>Regardless of which recovery methods you choose, before starting the recovery procedure open a shell on the SEP sesam Server and execute the following command. This command enables you to contact the SEP sesam Server even if the reverse name resolution does not work on the new client.</translate>
Regardless of which recovery method you choose, before starting the recovery procedure open a shell on the SEP sesam Server or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP sesam Glossary#RDS|RDS]] (depending on where your data was stored), and execute the command below. This command enables you to contact the server even if the reverse name resolution does not work on the new client.</translate></li>


  sm_glbv w gv_stpd_auth NONE
  sm_glbv w gv_stpd_auth NONE
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<translate>== {{anchor|quick_start}}Direct recovery: ''Execute BSR Pro Quick Start'' ==
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Direct recovery: ''Execute BSR Pro Quick Start''</translate>==


There are [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#methods|two different methods]] for restoring a Windows client with ''BSR Pro 2.0''. Direct recovery is the recommended method for save sets that are smaller than 120 GB.</translate>
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There are [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#methods|two different methods]] for restoring a Windows client with ''BSR Pro''. Direct recovery is the recommended method for savesets that are smaller than 120 GB.</translate>
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Insert a boot medium (CD/DVD/USB-stick) in the Windows system you want to recover, or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.</translate></li>
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In the Windows system you want to recover, insert the ''BSR Pro'' bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive) that you have created as a part of preparation procedure for disaster recovery (see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration#image|Creating a bootable image on a Windows client]]), or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.</translate></li>
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If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver.)</translate></li>
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If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver). For details, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/start-directly-from-bootable-disk-12/loading-drivers-12 O&O DiskImage 12: Loading drivers].</translate></li>
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<ul><li>Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' application.</li>
<ul><li>Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' application.</li>
<li>If neither the ''hosts'' file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the ''BSR Pro'' window. Switch to the '''Security''' tab, click '''Edit''' and then modify the settings of the ''Network path/server'' by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address. </li>
<li>If neither the ''hosts'' file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the ''BSR Pro'' window. Switch to the '''Security''' tab, click '''Edit''' and then modify the settings of the ''Network path/server'' by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address. </li>
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<li>In the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', click '''Execute BSR Pro Quick-Start'''. In the ''BSR Quick Start'' window, select the '''client''' you want to recover and the source '''save set''' for recovery. Click '''OK'''.</translate></li>
In the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', click '''Execute BSR Pro Quick-Start'''.</translate></li>
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In the ''BSR Quick Start'' window, select the '''client''' you want to recover and the source '''saveset''' for recovery. Click '''OK'''.</translate></li>


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Remove the device with your ISO file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart SEP sesam.</translate></li>
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After the recovery, remove the device with your ISO boot image file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart the operating system to boot from the freshly recovered system.</translate></li>
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Restore your client's data from the full backup.</translate></li></ol>
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Restore any missing client data from the full backup.</translate></li></ol>


<translate>If you have problems with non-existing save sets or clients, check [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro_for_Windows|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]].
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If you have problems with non-existing savesets or clients, check [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]].</translate>


=={{anchor|network_share}}Two-step recovery via network share – manual restore & option ''Start Restoration''==
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Two-step recovery via network share – manual restore & option ''Start Restoration''</translate>==


There are [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Recovering_Windows_Using_SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro#methods|two different methods]] for restoring a Windows client with ''BSR Pro 2.0''. The 2-step recovery via network share is the recommended method for restoring large save sets. This method requires the additional preparation step – the image file to be restored to a network share before starting the recovery.
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There are [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#methods|two different methods]] for restoring a Windows client with ''BSR Pro''. The 2-step recovery via network share is the recommended method for restoring large savesets (>120 GB). This method requires the additional preparation step – the image file to be restored to a network share before starting the recovery.


To perform a network share restore, you must have the latest BSR backup save set ready for disaster recovery. You have to create a daily restore task and schedule as the first step and then use ''BSR Pro 2.0'' for recovery.
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To perform a network share restore, you must restore the required (usually the latest) BSR backup saveset to a network share for disaster recovery.</translate>
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{{tip| You can create a daily restore task to have your recent savesets already available for disaster recovery.}}</translate>


==={{anchor|restore}}Restoring the image file to a network share===
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Step 1: Restoring the image file to a network share</translate>===


You only have to configure the following restore task if you intend to perform a network share restore instead of a [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Disaster_Recovery_for_Windows#quick_start|direct recovery]] with  ''SEP sesam BSR Pro''. This step is also required if your save sets are stored on tape media. In this case, they must be restored to the network share or migrated to a SEP sesam data store to be available for recovery with ''SEP sesam BSR Pro''.
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You have to configure the following restore task if you intend to perform a network share restore instead of a [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Recovery#quick_start|direct recovery]] with  ''SEP sesam BSR Pro''. This step is also required if your savesets are stored on tape media. In this case, they must be restored to the network share or migrated to a SEP sesam data store to be available for recovery with ''SEP sesam BSR Pro''.


For details on the prerequisites and configuration of a restore, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Standard Restore Procedure|Standard Restore Procedure]]. This section deals only with BSR-specific information.</translate>
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For details on the prerequisites and configuration of a restore, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Standard_Restore_Procedure|Standard Restore Procedure]]. This section deals only with BSR-specific information.</translate>


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From the SEP sesam GUI menu bar, select '''Activities''' -> '''Restore'''. The ''New restore task'' window appears.</translate>
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From the SEP sesam GUI menu bar, select '''Activities''' -> '''Restore'''. The ''New Restore Task'' window appears.</translate>


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From the drop-down list, select the BSR task name, choose '''Show external results''' and click '''Next'''.</translate></li>
From the drop-down list, select the BSR task name, choose '''Show external results''' and click '''Next'''.</translate></li>


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The search results are displayed. Select the latest BSR version from the save set list and click '''Next'''.</translate>
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The search results are displayed. Select the latest savesset from the saveset list and click '''Next'''.</translate>


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In the final step of the wizard, the name of the restore task is generated automatically. You can rename the task and give it a meaningful name, e.g., ''Client_XY_Restore_every_day_10am''.</translate>
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In the ''Target Settings'' window, the name of the restore task is generated automatically. You can rename the task and give it a meaningful name, e.g., ''Client_XY_Restore_every_day_10am''.</translate>


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From the '''Target node''' drop-down list, select the target server for restore.</translate>
From the '''Target node''' drop-down list, select the target server for restore.</translate>


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Click the '''Expert options''' button and select the '''Backup type''' tab. Select the option '''Write save set into file''' and click '''OK'''.</translate></li>
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Click the '''Expert Options''' button and select the '''Task Type''' tab. Select the option '''Write saveset into file''' and click '''OK'''.</translate></li>
{{<translate><!--T:71--> note</translate>|<translate><!--T:72--> The ''Expert Options'' button for specifying advanced restore options is available only in [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#UI_mode|''advanced'' UI mode]] (formerly ''expert'' GUI mode). To use ''Expert Options'', make sure your UI mode is set to ''advanced'' (formerly ''expert''). For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Beefalo:SEP_sesam_GUI#UI_mode|Selecting UI mode]].</translate>}}


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In the '''Name of dump file''' under the ''Target Path Settings'', enter or browse for the target path and name.</translate>
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Under the ''Target path settings'', enter (or browse for) the target path and the file name in the '''Name of dump file''' field.</translate>


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In the ''Save and Start'' window, under the '''Execution options''' drop-down list select the option '''overwrite existing files'''. This way, any existing BSR data on the target server will be replaced by the restored version.</translate></li>
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Under the '''Execution options''' drop-down list, select the option '''Overwrite existing items'''. This replaces the BSR file on the target server with the restored version.</translate></li>
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Save your restore task. Now you have to create a schedule for the restore task and a corresponding restore event. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Scheduling Restore|Scheduling Restore]].</translate></li></ol>
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Start your restore task.</li> </translate>
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Optionally, to set up a regular schedule for the BSR data restore you can create a schedule for the restore task and a corresponding restore event. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Scheduling_Restore|Scheduling Restore]].</translate></li></ol>


<translate>==={{anchor|start_restoration}}BSR Pro: ''Start Restoration''===</translate>
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Step 2: BSR Pro ''Start Restoration''</translate>===


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Insert a boot medium (CD/DVD/USB-stick) in the Windows system you want to recover, or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.</translate></li>
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In the Windows system you want to recover, insert the ''BSR Pro'' bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive) that you have created as a part of preparation procedure for disaster recovery (see [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration#image|Creating a bootable image on a Windows client]]), or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.</translate></li>
<li><translate>
<li><translate>
If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver.)</translate></li>
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If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver). For details, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/start-directly-from-bootable-disk-12/loading-drivers-12 O&O DiskImage 12: Loading drivers].</translate></li>
<li><translate>
<li><translate>
<ul><li>Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' application.</li>
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<li>If neither the ''hosts'' file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the ''BSR Pro'' window. Switch to the '''Security''' tab, click '''Edit''' and then modify the settings of the ''Network path/server'' by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address. </li>
<ul><li>Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' application.</translate></li>
[[image:BSR_program_settings_01.png|700px|left|link=]]</translate>
<li><translate><!--T:59-->
If neither the ''hosts'' file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'' and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the ''BSR Pro'' window. Switch to the '''Security''' tab, click '''Edit''' and then modify the settings of the ''Network path/server'' by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address. </translate></li>
 
<translate><!--T:60-->
[[image:BSR_program_settings_01.png|750px|link=]]</translate>
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<li><translate>
<li><translate>
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In the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', click '''Start Restoration'''. Browse for your image file and select it.</translate></li>
In the ''SEP sesam BSR Pro'', click '''Start Restoration'''. Browse for your image file and select it.</translate></li>


<translate>
<translate>
[[image:BSR_Pro_2.0_start_restoration.png|700px|link=]]</translate>
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[[image:BSR_Pro_2.0_start_restoration.png|750px|link=]]</translate>
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<li><translate>
<li><translate>
<!--T:63-->
In the ''Drive Restoration'' window, '''select the whole disk''', then select the '''target drive'''. Click '''Start drive restoration''' to begin the restoration.</translate></li>
In the ''Drive Restoration'' window, '''select the whole disk''', then select the '''target drive'''. Click '''Start drive restoration''' to begin the restoration.</translate></li>


<li><translate>
<li><translate>
To set additional options, click '''More options'''. The option '''Then adapt the different hardware (M.I.R)''' adapts the operating system to a different hardware platform and should '''only''' be selected if you want to use different hardware. To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-11/machine-independent-restoration-11 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.]. <br />Click '''Start'''.</translate></li>
<!--T:64-->
To set additional options, click '''More options'''. The option '''Then adapt the different hardware (M.I.R)''' adapts the operating system to a different hardware platform and should '''only''' be selected if you want to use different hardware. To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/machine-independent-restoration-12 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.]. Make sure that you are aware of M.I.R. restrictions. For details, see [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/machine-independent-restoration-12/restrictions-when-restoring-on-different-hardware-12 ''O&O DiskImage'' Restrictions of M.I.R.] <br />Click '''Start'''.</translate></li>


<translate>
<translate>
[[image:BSR_Pro_2.0_MIR.png|700px|left|link=]]</translate>
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[[image:BSR_Pro_2.0_MIR.png|750px|link=]]</translate>
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<li><translate>
<li><translate>
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Select '''Completely delete target drive'''.</translate></li>
Select '''Completely delete target drive'''.</translate></li>
<li><translate>
<li><translate>
Remove the device with your ISO file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart SEP sesam.</translate></li>
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After the recovery, remove the device with your ISO boot image file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart the operating system to boot from the freshly recovered system.</translate></li>
<li><translate>
<li><translate>
Restore your client's data from the full backup.</translate></li></ol>
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Restore your client's data from the full backup. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Standard_Restore_Procedure|Standard Restore Procedure]]. </translate></li></ol>
 
<translate>=={{anchor|network_problem}}Restore recommendation in case of network problems== <!--T:74-->
 
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If the network connection to the SEP sesam Server is limited, i.e., there are different network problems (e.g., DNS problems, performance limitations, currently not adjustable control of the network by virus scanner or firewall, etc.), you should try to perform the BSR recovery as follows:</translate>
<ol><li><translate><!--T:76--> Identify the BSR backup by checking its ID. If the SEP sesam Server is still accessible, you will find the desired backup ID via the results of the client's backups in the GUI or Web UI. See [[Special:MyLanguage/Monitoring_and_Reporting#monitoring|Monitoring SEP sesam environment]].</translate></li
<li><translate><!--T:77--> If this is not possible (for example, because the SEP sesam Server is no longer available), you can identify the desired BSR backup by using the datastore's ''*.info'' files. These files are available on the datastore, in the directory of the media pool where the backups are stored, and hold the most important information about the respective ''*.data'' (data files). Here you can identify the desired BSR backup at a command line with a simple command:</translate></li>
findstr /R /C:"^task=TASKNAME" *.info
<translate><!--T:78--> or</translate>
findstr /R /C:"^client=CLIENTNAME" *.info
<translate><!--T:79--> Replace the <tt>TASKNAME</tt> or <tt>CLIENTNAME</tt> with the desired task/client. If neither is known, you can also open the ''*.info'' files with a simple text editor and examine the lines with ''task=...'' or ''client=...'' to find the desired saveset ID. It may be possible to identify the job via other entries in the ''*.info'' file.</translate>
<li><translate><!--T:80--> If the saveset ID is found, proceed as follows:</translate></li>
<ol><li><translate><!--T:81--> In the directory with the found ID there is also a ''*.data'' file. This contains all the data of the BSR backup and must now be made available to the client.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:82--> Copy the ''*.data file'' to a USB disk or via the network to the target location (for example, a local second hard disk in the client's PC) and rename the file to ''*.omg''.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:83--> Once copied, start the client with the ISO boot image created during the first backup.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:84--> If the GUI of BSR Pro has opened on the client, simply select the menu item ''RESTORATION'' on the right in the start screen.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:85--> Use the file browser to select the directory with the data file and start the restore.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:86--> Typically, select ''DISK0'' as the source (left side) and ''DISK0'' as the destination (right side).</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:87--> Confirm that you want to overwrite all data. The restore process will start automatically. After the restore process is finished, the client can be restarted.</translate></li></ol></ol>


<translate>==See also==  
<translate><div class="noprint">
[[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Disaster_Recovery_for_Windows|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Disaster Recovery for Windows]] – [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-11/machine-independent-restoration-11 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Restoring_System_State|Restoring System State]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro_for_Windows|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]]</translate>
==See also== <!--T:69-->
[[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3_Tigon:SEP_sesam_BSR_Pro_–_Backup_Configuration|SEP sesam BSR Pro – Backup Configuration]] – [https://docs.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-12/machine-independent-restoration-12 ''O&O DiskImage'' documentation about M.I.R.] – [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Restoring_System_State|Restoring System State]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide#BSR_Pro|Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows]]</div></translate>

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Docs latest icon.png Welcome to the latest SEP sesam documentation version 4.4.3 Beefalo/5.0.0 Jaglion. For previous documentation version(s), check SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows archive.


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Overview

This article describes recovering Windows with SEP sesam BSR Pro version ≥ 2.1. SEP sesam BSR Pro is based on O&O DiskImage and fully substitutes the old SEP sesam BSR 2.3 (also known as BSR dissimilar).
To successfully recover your Windows system from a disaster, all preparation steps have to be performed properly. For details, see SEP sesam BSR Pro – Backup Configuration.

When recovering your system, you must first start it from the bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive), network share or local space where the ISO image is stored. Only then can you restore the system configuration that was backed up by BSR backup task. Note that you cannot restore individual files from the BSR Pro backup set. At present, only FULL restore is supported.

Available disaster recovery methods

There are two recovery methods available. The selection of a method depends on the size of your Windows client system volumes.

Direct recovery with SEP sesam BSR Pro, option Quick Start
This is the simplest and the recommended method, suitable for all savesets that are smaller than 120 GB. For recovering savesets that are larger than 120 GB, consider using the alternative 2-step network share recovery.
2-step recovery via network share – manual restore + option start restoration
This is the recommended method for recovering large savesets (>120 GB). It requires a manual restore of the latest BSR backup image file to a network share before the SEP sesam BSR Pro option Start Restoration is used. This method is advantageous for large system volumes because it allows greater throughput via network share (direct restore throughput is 30-60 GB/h, while the 2-step recovery allows 30-300 GB/h for phase 1 and 100 GB/h for phase 2). Note that the given estimates are only approximate and depend on each individual environment.

To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see O&O DiskImage documentation about M.I.R. (machine independent restoration).

Prerequisites

  • BSR Pro can only access data that is stored on SEP sesam data store. If the savesets are stored on tape, you have to migrate the required data to a SEP sesam data store or restore it to the network share before starting a recovery.
  • A BSR Pro bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive) or network share with the ISO image must be created. For details, see Preparing for a disaster recovery. If several Windows systems were set up with similar configuration, you can use the same bootable disk to recover similar systems.
  • If you are restoring your system to dissimilar hardware and any of the drivers is missing, you have to add the missing driver(s) manually during recovery.
  • If you are performing a 2-step recovery via network share, your BSR backup saveset must first be restored to a network share so that it is available for recovery. It is recommended that you schedule your BSR restore task to run daily after your NEWDAY schedule. For preparation steps, see section 2-step recovery via network share.
  • Regardless of which recovery method you choose, before starting the recovery procedure open a shell on the SEP sesam Server or RDS (depending on where your data was stored), and execute the command below. This command enables you to contact the server even if the reverse name resolution does not work on the new client.
  • sm_glbv w gv_stpd_auth NONE

Direct recovery: Execute BSR Pro Quick Start

There are two different methods for restoring a Windows client with BSR Pro. Direct recovery is the recommended method for savesets that are smaller than 120 GB.

  1. In the Windows system you want to recover, insert the BSR Pro bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive) that you have created as a part of preparation procedure for disaster recovery (see Creating a bootable image on a Windows client), or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.
  2. If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver). For details, see O&O DiskImage 12: Loading drivers.
    • Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the SEP sesam BSR Pro application.
    • If neither the hosts file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start SEP sesam BSR Pro and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the BSR Pro window. Switch to the Security tab, click Edit and then modify the settings of the Network path/server by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address.
    • BSR program settings 01.png
  3. In the SEP sesam BSR Pro, click Execute BSR Pro Quick-Start.
  4. In the BSR Quick Start window, select the client you want to recover and the source saveset for recovery. Click OK.
  5. BSR Pro 2.0 execute BSR.png
  6. After the recovery, remove the device with your ISO boot image file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart the operating system to boot from the freshly recovered system.
  7. Restore any missing client data from the full backup.

If you have problems with non-existing savesets or clients, check Troubleshooting SEP sesam BSR Pro for Windows.

Two-step recovery via network share – manual restore & option Start Restoration

There are two different methods for restoring a Windows client with BSR Pro. The 2-step recovery via network share is the recommended method for restoring large savesets (>120 GB). This method requires the additional preparation step – the image file to be restored to a network share before starting the recovery.

To perform a network share restore, you must restore the required (usually the latest) BSR backup saveset to a network share for disaster recovery.

SEP Tip.png Tip
You can create a daily restore task to have your recent savesets already available for disaster recovery.

Step 1: Restoring the image file to a network share

You have to configure the following restore task if you intend to perform a network share restore instead of a direct recovery with SEP sesam BSR Pro. This step is also required if your savesets are stored on tape media. In this case, they must be restored to the network share or migrated to a SEP sesam data store to be available for recovery with SEP sesam BSR Pro.

For details on the prerequisites and configuration of a restore, see Standard Restore Procedure. This section deals only with BSR-specific information.

  1. From the SEP sesam GUI menu bar, select Activities -> Restore. The New Restore Task window appears.
  2. From the drop-down list, select the BSR task name, choose Show external results and click Next.
  3. Restore task BSR Beefalo V2.jpg
  4. The search results are displayed. Select the latest savesset from the saveset list and click Next.
  5. In the Target Settings window, the name of the restore task is generated automatically. You can rename the task and give it a meaningful name, e.g., Client_XY_Restore_every_day_10am.
  6. From the Target node drop-down list, select the target server for restore.
  7. Click the Expert Options button and select the Task Type tab. Select the option Write saveset into file and click OK.
  8. Information sign.png Note
    The Expert Options button for specifying advanced restore options is available only in advanced UI mode (formerly expert GUI mode). To use Expert Options, make sure your UI mode is set to advanced (formerly expert). For details, see Selecting UI mode.

    BSR Pro restore-expert options Beefalo V2.jpg

  9. Under the Target path settings, enter (or browse for) the target path and the file name in the Name of dump file field.
  10. Under the Execution options drop-down list, select the option Overwrite existing items. This replaces the BSR file on the target server with the restored version.
  11. BSR Pro restore target Beefalo V2.jpg
  12. Start your restore task.
  13. Optionally, to set up a regular schedule for the BSR data restore you can create a schedule for the restore task and a corresponding restore event. For details, see Scheduling Restore.

Step 2: BSR Pro – Start Restoration

  1. In the Windows system you want to recover, insert the BSR Pro bootable disk (CD/DVD/USB drive) that you have created as a part of preparation procedure for disaster recovery (see Creating a bootable image on a Windows client), or boot over the network from the stored ISO image.
  2. If any of the required drivers are missing, load them manually (pay special attention to the network driver). For details, see O&O DiskImage 12: Loading drivers.
    • Make sure that the network is correctly configured. Then start the SEP sesam BSR Pro application.
    • If neither the hosts file nor DNS are being used, you have to address the SEP sesam Server via its IP address. Start SEP sesam BSR Pro and click the settings icon at the top-right corner of the BSR Pro window. Switch to the Security tab, click Edit and then modify the settings of the Network path/server by inserting the SEP sesam Server's IP address.
    • BSR program settings 01.png
  3. In the SEP sesam BSR Pro, click Start Restoration. Browse for your image file and select it.
  4. BSR Pro 2.0 start restoration.png
  5. In the Drive Restoration window, select the whole disk, then select the target drive. Click Start drive restoration to begin the restoration.
  6. To set additional options, click More options. The option Then adapt the different hardware (M.I.R) adapts the operating system to a different hardware platform and should only be selected if you want to use different hardware. To find out more about restoring an image on a computer with different hardware, see O&O DiskImage documentation about M.I.R.. Make sure that you are aware of M.I.R. restrictions. For details, see O&O DiskImage Restrictions of M.I.R.
    Click Start.
  7. BSR Pro 2.0 MIR.png
  8. Select Completely delete target drive.
  9. After the recovery, remove the device with your ISO boot image file (USB drive, CD or DVD) from the client and restart the operating system to boot from the freshly recovered system.
  10. Restore your client's data from the full backup. For details, see Standard Restore Procedure.

Restore recommendation in case of network problems

If the network connection to the SEP sesam Server is limited, i.e., there are different network problems (e.g., DNS problems, performance limitations, currently not adjustable control of the network by virus scanner or firewall, etc.), you should try to perform the BSR recovery as follows:

  1. Identify the BSR backup by checking its ID. If the SEP sesam Server is still accessible, you will find the desired backup ID via the results of the client's backups in the GUI or Web UI. See Monitoring SEP sesam environment.
  2. If this is not possible (for example, because the SEP sesam Server is no longer available), you can identify the desired BSR backup by using the datastore's *.info files. These files are available on the datastore, in the directory of the media pool where the backups are stored, and hold the most important information about the respective *.data (data files). Here you can identify the desired BSR backup at a command line with a simple command:
  3. findstr /R /C:"^task=TASKNAME" *.info or findstr /R /C:"^client=CLIENTNAME" *.info Replace the TASKNAME or CLIENTNAME with the desired task/client. If neither is known, you can also open the *.info files with a simple text editor and examine the lines with task=... or client=... to find the desired saveset ID. It may be possible to identify the job via other entries in the *.info file.
  4. If the saveset ID is found, proceed as follows:
    1. In the directory with the found ID there is also a *.data file. This contains all the data of the BSR backup and must now be made available to the client.
    2. Copy the *.data file to a USB disk or via the network to the target location (for example, a local second hard disk in the client's PC) and rename the file to *.omg.
    3. Once copied, start the client with the ISO boot image created during the first backup.
    4. If the GUI of BSR Pro has opened on the client, simply select the menu item RESTORATION on the right in the start screen.
    5. Use the file browser to select the directory with the data file and start the restore.
    6. Typically, select DISK0 as the source (left side) and DISK0 as the destination (right side).
    7. Confirm that you want to overwrite all data. The restore process will start automatically. After the restore process is finished, the client can be restarted.