User manual for the Ferro Backup System™ 6

• FBS Server (Server) - Introduction
  1. Backup - planning and supervising backup tasks
     1. Workstation settings
        1. Advanced
        2. Remote commands - scripts to be executed on workstations
     2. Backup task settings
        1. Schedule - backup filing schedule
        2. Range - selection of files and directories for backup
        3. Options - selection of archiving, encryption types
        4. Task replication
  2. Replication - duplicating backup
     1. Disk drives - NAS, external hard drive, FTP server
     2. Optical drives - CD, DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray
     3. Tape drives - DDS, DLT, LTO
  3. Restore - restore of archived data
  4. Network monitor - supervising the operation of the TCP server
  5. Event Log - list of errors, warnings and information
  6. Reports - reports and statistics
  7. Backup server settings
     1. Basic - database, encryption, updates
     2. Users - blocked access to control console
     3. Administrative alerts - e-mail notifications
     4. Network resources - hard drive and network share mapping
     5. Local scripts - scripts to be executed on backup server
     6. Passwords - encryption and decryption passwords for archives
  8. Startup - startup methods
     1. Program startup in the system service mode
     2. Program startup in the diagnostics mode
     3. Solving control console access problems
  9. Syntax and command shell parameters
  
  
• FBS Worker (Client) - Introduction
  1. Description of available configuration file options
  2. Launching and stopping
  3. Syntax and command shell parameters
  4. Solving connection problems

User manual for the Ferro Backup System™ - Introduction

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• Click on the heading of the column according to which you want to sort the table
• To reverse sorting order, click the column heading again
• To sort the table according to multiple columns, select their headings one by one while holding down SHIFT
• To disable sorting, click the column heading while holding down CTRL
• If after clicking on the column heading an arrow indicating the sorting order does not appear, it means that sorting is unavailable for that column

• Move the pointer over the column heading and click on the displayed filter button.
• To add a new filtering rule or modify an existing filter, click on Apply in the lower right corner of the table
• To turn off filtering, click on X in the lower-left corner of the table
• If the filter button does not appear when you move the pointer over a column heading, it means that filtering is unavailable for that column

1. FBS Server - Backup

• Station status - current status of workstation:
  • No connection
  • Ready to work
  • Task preparation on server side
  • Task running
  • Software update
  • Workstation disabled
• Task status - Current backup task status:
  • Stopped
  • Running
• Workstation/task name - workstation or backup task name
• Last time - date and time of last backup
• Delta time - time remaining until task execution (-), task duration (+) or task delay (+ red)
• Next backup - date and time of next backup
• Last event - last message on the workstation or backup task
• Description- any text describing the workstation or backup task

Fig. 1.1 FBS Server - Backup

• Backup now - performs default backup task on the selected workstations.
• Cancel - cancels the current backup task on the selected workstations.
• Add - adds a new workstation with default settings.
• Add all non-configured stations - adds all connected workstations, which are not yet added.
• Modify - displays a configuration window for adjusting the settings of the selected workstations.
• Delete - deletes selected workstations and their backup tasks.

• Backup now - starts selected backup task.
• Cancel - cancels selected backup tasks.
• Add - displays a configuration window for defining all parameters of a new backup task. New task will be added to all workstations, the existing tasks of which have been selected.
• Modify - displays a configuration window for modifying the settings of the selected backup tasks
• Delete - deletes the selected backup tasks. For every workstation there has to be at least one (default) backup task. A default task cannot be deleted. In order to delete all the tasks of the workstation, select and delete the entire workstation.

1A) Changing workstation settings

Fig. 1.2 FBS Server - Workstation Settings window

• Active workstation - turns the workstation on or off. If the workstation is not active, the server does not plan any backup tasks for it and does not warn about pending tasks.
• Friendly name - any text facilitating computer identification, e.g. file server or accountant.
• Group name - any text defining a group of computers, e.g. servers or accounting.
• Computer description - space for comments regarding the workstation.

• Limit network load - defines a given workstation's maximum network load. See also: Limit connection speed for all workstations
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Unit: kilobit/sec. [kb/s]
    • Range: 50 - 1 000 000
    • Default value: 4 000 (= 4 Mb/s)
  • From/Until - defines the time interval in which the restriction is active
  • Except - defines an exception or a situation when the restriction is not active
    • Saturdays and Sundays
    • Sundays
  • If the connection comes from an IP address - specifies the IP address, several IP addresses or network masks to restrict. Individual addresses or network masks are separated by commas. In the network mask, the * (asterisk) character can be used as a wildcard. By providing a - (minus) sign before the IP address or network mask, the limitation can be reversed. Examples:
    • 10.1.2.100,10.1.2.101 - the limit will be active if the remote computer connects from the IP address 10.1.2.100 or 10.1.2.101
    • 10.1.2. * - the limit will be active if the remote computer connects from any IP address in the range from 10.1.2.1 to 10.1.2.254
    • 10.1.2. *, - 10.1.2.200 - the limit will be active if the remote computer connects from any IP address in the range from 10.1.2.1 to 10.1.2.254 excluding the address 10.1.2.200
    • -192.168. *. * - the limit will be active when the remote computer connects from any IP address, excluding the IP addresses 192.168. *. *
• Time to wait for packet - Time to wait for a packet. Currently this needs to be set to 0.
  • Unit: milliseconds [ms]
  • Range: 0 (no time limits) - 16777216
  • Default value: 0
• Maximum packet size - Maximum size of transmitted packets. Entering a value higher than 16384 can increase the transfer rate but if the transmission is broken while the backup is being sent the received file may contain errors (packets lost).
  • Unit: bytes [B]
  • Range: 512 - 16777216
  • Default value: 16384
• Time interval between reconnection attempts - Time interval between subsequent attempts to reconnect to the server.
  • Unit: milliseconds [ms]
  • Range: 0 (immediate) - 16777216
  • Default value: 4000
• Interval between subsequent data sending attempts - Time interval between subsequent attempts to send data
  • Unit: milliseconds [ms]
  • Range: 0 (no delay) - 16777216
  • Default value: 14000

• Compression priority - defines maximum CPU usage during backup. During a backup operation FBS Worker reads files from a disk, compresses them and sends them to the server. This places a significant load on the CPU, particularly using poor equipment. If the backup is performed while the user keeps working with the computer, it is possible, for comfort, to set a lower compression priority. 0 means the lowest and 6 the highest priority. To ensure user comfort, you can set it to 0, meaning the application will only compress when the CPU is idle. Setting it to anything below default value will involve less CPU usage and longer backup times. Setting it higher than default value may shorten backup times.
  Note. Setting the priority to 6 may mean that the operating system will not respond to the user's commands until the backup is completed.
  • Range: 0 - Idle, 1 - Lowest, 2 - Lower, 3 - Normal, 4 - Higher, 5 - Highest, 6 - Time Critical
  • Default value: 2
• ZIP compression level - ZIP compression level. Range: 0 (no compression), 1-3 (fast compression), 4-6 (standard compression), 7-9 (maximum compression). Default value: 4 0 means that the files will not be compressed. Values between 1 and 9 define compression level. Small values mean faster compression, less CPU usage and larger archives. High values mean better compression (smaller archives), longer compression times, more CPU and memory usage.
• Maximum cache - Maximum buffer used for file compression. If set to 0, the best buffer size will be used - ranging between 524288 and 1572864 B. If small values are used (less than the default) compression times are longer and the resulting ZIP archives are larger (lower compression). It is not recommended to use high values (higher than the default). This will consume more memory, lengthen compression times and only slightly improve compression.
  • Unit: bytes [B]
  • Range: 0 (default size), 512 - 16777216
  • Default value: 0
• Cache size for ZIP stream - The size of the cache memory for the compressed ZIP stream. 0 means switching off cache memory. The upper value is limited by the size of the available RAM. In order to limit demand on the application's memory, you can reduce the cache below the default value. However, if the cache is set below 65536 B, transmission speeds fall dramatically, the amount of information sent over the network rises sharply and the load on the workstation's and the backup server's CPU increases. Values higher than the default may increase the backup speed, reduce the amount of data sent over the network and reduce the load on the workstation's and the backup server's CPU. If the set cache value is higher than the available RAM, backup will not be possible (error: out of memory).
  • bytes [B]
  • Range: 0 - 1073741824
  • Default value: 200000

• Open/locked file backup - (Open File Manager) this can be used to backup open files, i.e. files which are locked by other processes in the system. Files are backed up in the OFM only if they cannot be opened any other way. Most often locked files are database files and system files. For large files (> 100 MB) it is recommended to schedule backups for periods when information is saved less frequently. If the OFM cannot obtain a coherent file image within 60 seconds (for database files this is the status after a transaction), the file will be skipped and a relevant note made in the Event Log.
  Note. Files which are open (locked exclusively) can only be backed up under: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 8, Windows 2012. Files need to be placed on a local, uncompressed FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32 or NTFS partition.
  
  
• File open retry - Number of attempts to open a file. This is used to define how many times the application should retry to open an input file if a read error is encountered. If during the backup operation there are errors caused by the application's inability to ensure the integrity of input files, this should be set to a higher value.
  • Range: 0 (no retries) - 255
  • Default value: 2
• Interval between subsequent read attempts - The interval between subsequent read attempts of source files. This defines the time interval between subsequent attempts to read a source file. Set this value higher if there are integrity errors in input files.
  • Range: 0 (immediate) - 65535
  • Default value: 2
  • Unit: milliseconds [ms]
• Minimum file size to be broken down into fragments - sets the file size threshold - if this is exceeded, differential backups will be performed on the file fragment level. See also: Backup type - file fragment difference See also: Backup type - file fragment difference
  • Range: 102400 - 2146435072
  • Default: 20971520 (20 MB)
  • Unit: byte [B]
• Size of split file fragments – sets the size of fragments which the backed up file will be split into (virtually). Values lower than the default can save disk space on the backup server and speed up the backup process. The default value has been calculated for 1 GB files. If file(s) larger than that are backed up, setting this value lower may increase backup verification time and slow down backup preparation. If the file size exceeds 10 GB, increasing the value of this parameter can speed up the recovery process. For files larger than 50 GB, the minimum recommended value is 10485760 (10 MB). See also: Backup type - file fragment difference
  • Range: 131072 - 2054275072
  • Default: 1048576 (1 MB)
  • Unit: byte [B]
• Process security descriptors - defines whether to save information on file and directory authorizations. This option may be useful for file servers in order not to redefine access privileges after file recovery. Turn off this option if saving security descriptors is not necessary. Turning this option off increases backup size, RAM use by program and slows down the backup process.
  • No (default value) - does not save information on security
  • DACL - saves the Discretionary Access Control List together with files and directories
  • SACL - saves the System Access Control List together with files and directories
  • DACL+SACL - saves both access control lists together with files and directories
  See also: Restoring security descriptors
• Process encrypted files (EFS) - defines whether to process encrypted files on NTFS partitions. Encrypted files are backed up encrypted and can be restored only on NTFS partition.
  • Yes (default value) - backs up encrypted files
  • No - skips encrypted files and reports warnings "Access denied"
  WARNING. EFS certificates and keys are required to decrypt files after restoring them on another computer. Remember to make a backup copy of certificates and EFS keys or a system register, in which they are stored. Otherwise, it will not be possible to decrypt the restored files.
• Process link information - defines whether after a link (Reparse Point, Junction Point, Symbolic Link) it is necessary to process elements in the target point or to store only information on the link.
  • Yes (Default value) - saves information about the link
  • No (Not recommended) - process links as target objects
  WARNING. Following hook ups is not recommended because the same files may be backed up more than once, which may lead to recursive looping.

• Synchronize workstation clock with server - if this field is active, the date and time on the workstation will be synced with the date and time on the server. Synchronization takes place whenever a connection is established and whenever time or date settings are changed on the workstation.
• Generate warnings on network errors - if this field is active, the program will generate warnings if network errors occur (disconnection and reconnection of the workstation). If the workstation uses radio access network, this option can be turned off.
• Allow user to cancel backup - if this option is active, the user may cancel the backup and shut down the computer immediately. (This option is global for all of a given workstation's backup tasks. If this option is changed in one task, it will change in all other tasks.)
• Associate the workstation with this backup server - this option allows to block network connections with unauthenticated backup servers by associating (pairing) the workstation with a specific backup server. When installing the client (FBS Worker), the network name or IP address of our backup server is defined. The client automatically connects to the specified backup server. If a workstation is connected to another computer network, where there is a foreign backup server with the same IP address or network name, the workstation will connect to this computer. This option must be enabled to make the workstation connect only with our backup server. To enable the connection of a workstation to another backup server, this option must be disabled or the client's software must be uninstalled and reinstalled on the workstation.

• Add - adds a new remote command
• Delete - deletes a selected remote command
• Test - sends a remote command to the workstation and launches it. The result of a remote command will be returned to the control console.
  
  
• Launch - allows to specify when the remote command is supposed to be launched. The following types are available:
  • When starting the application (FBS Worker)
  • Before backup
  • After backup
• Wait - here you can choose whether FBS Worker, after launching a remote command, should wait for its completion before continuing with the task or not. This option should be active if a backup task or other remote commands depend on the result of the remote command (see: example no. 2).
• Command - defines the name of an executable file (.exe, .bat, .cmd, etc.). If necessary, enter the full path before the file name.
• Parameters - (optional) list of parameters to be sent to the executable file when it is launched. You can use Windows environment variables (local variables and system variables) (e.g.. %COMPUTERNAME%, %USERNAME%) and software variables %TASKNAME%. The %TASKNAME% variable will be replaced with the name of the current backup task when the command is launched (e.g. BASIC). The use of the %TASKNAME% variable enables you to execute a remote command on a contingent basis, depending on the backup task in progress.

Command: C:\example.bat
Parameters: %TASKNAME%

Command: CMD
Parameters: /C if %TASKNAME% == BASIC defrag C: 

• Mapping network drives using Remote Commands
• Local commands

1B) Changing backup task settings

Fig. 1.2 FBS Server - Workstation Settings - Tasks/Schedule

• Task name - defines the back up task name. The most frequently used are names that describe backup range or frequency, e.g.: DOCUMENTS_EVERYDAY, SYSTEM_FRIDAY.
• Default task - a task marked as "Default" is run when the workstation is active and the button "Back up now" is pressed in the application's main window.

• On demand - The backup operation will only be run by manually launching the task in the application's main window (button: Back up now)
• Daily - The backup task will be run every day at the time indicated in the field Start time.
• Day Intervals - The backup task will be run automatically after a certain number of days.
• Hour Intervals - The backup task will be run automatically after a certain number of hours.
• Minute Intervals - The backup task will be run automatically after a certain number of minutes.
• Days of the week - The backup task will be run automatically on selected days of the week as defined in the Days of the Week field.
• Start Time - In the Start Time field you can schedule the archive task start time to 1 minute.
• Next Time - In the Next Time field you can set the date for the next backup operation.
• Delayed tasks
  • Skip and execute later- the task will only be executed at a specified Start Time. If the workstation is not connected to the server at this specified time, the task will not be executed until the next time.
  • Execute immediately once computer is connected - if the workstation was unavailable at the specified time, the task will be executed immediately upon connecting the workstation to the server. This option is recommended for laptops as they are often unavailable at a specified time.
  • Warn of delays longer than [times] – if a task has not been completed the selected number of times, a delay warning entry will be made in the Event Log.
• Backup on system shutdown - you can choose whether file backup should be done before shutting down the computer.
  • Turn off - do not activate backup on system shutdown
  • Only when the backup scheduled for today has not yet been made (1) - the backup will be performed before shutting down the system only if a backup operation has been scheduled for the current day. This option enables you to execute a backup operation scheduled for a given day even if the user shuts the computer down before the scheduled backup start time. After the backup is completed using this option, a new backup is scheduled based on the predefined schedule. The option is not available if the schedule is turned off (On demand only)
    Example:
    -Schedule: Daily, 5 pm, Back up before system shutdown: YES
    -Next time: 2007-08-20 17:00:00
    -The system is shut down at 3:30 pm. The task is launched. After the task is completed, the next backup is scheduled for: 2007-08-21 17:00:00
    
  • Always (2) - a backup will be performed at each system shutdown. Unlike the previous option, the backup schedule with the "always" option on is not updated after the backup is completed (no new backup is scheduled).
  Disk failures most often occur during power on or off. The "Backup before system shutdown" option has been added in order to enhance data protection. It backs up all files created or modified since the last backup, even when the user shuts down the computer prior to the scheduled periodical backup.
  
  
  
  
  Fig. 1.3 FBS Worker - the information window displayed during system shutdown
  
  If this option is on, the backup is started when the user attempts to shut down the system (selecting "shut down" or pressing the power button on the computer). A dialog appears informing the user that the backup operation has started. The workstation user may cancel the backup and shut down the system immediately by pressing the Cancel button.
  
  If this option is active and the user shuts down the computer during the backup process (launched according to the schedule or manually by the administrator), this task is continued as if it has been launched by the system shut down event; if this option is disabled, the backup task will be aborted.
  Note. If the "Back up before system shutdown" option is on, the dialog may be displayed for a certain time (~10 seconds) at each system shutdown, even if no backup is required according to the current settings. During that time FBS Worker will interface with the FBS Server to check whether the task needs to be launched.
  
  The system shutdown will be completed after the backup operation is finished or connection with the backup server is lost.

Fig. 1.4 FBS Server - Viewing remote computer resources

• Files and directories for backup - a list of files and directories for backup. The list can include specific files or file masks.
• File Masks to Skip - a list of files and directories to be omitted from the backup operation. The field is used to exclude a file or a number of files from the File Masks to Back up list. The list can include specific files or file masks. See below for a list of files and directories to be excluded from backup. Files and directories from the list are not important to restore. If the backup includes the following files and directories, the backup process may be significantly prolonged. In some situations, backing up these files and directories may make it difficult to complete the task.
  
  
  • *\Temp\*
  • *\Temporary Internet Files\*
  
  
  Note. If you intend to back up the whole hard disk, remember to skip the abovementioned files and directories.
  
  
• Add - adds files or file masks to a list (back up list or skip list).
• Modify - enables to change the highlighted file or mask.
• Delete - deletes selected entries from a list.

• Backup of operating system or disk partition
• Backup of databases and mail files

• Backup type
  • Full - full backup
  • Differential - differential backup. It is recommended in most cases due to greater speed and space savings on the backup server compared to full backup.
  • Delta - differential backup at file fragment level. An advanced option of the differential backup recommended for tasks including files larger than 20 MB which are often modified (mail files, databases, etc.).
  
  
• Periodical full backup – this enables you to reduce the level of dependency between differential backup archives. In the case of differential backups the application only backs up those files which do not exist (or exist only in older versions) in the previous backup files. Thus after a certain time dependency develops between backup archives – newer archives which are connected with older ones. When information is restored from a differential copy, files are extracted from the selected differential backup archive and previous archives linked to it. If a large number of archives is stored (see: Rotation copies) and any of the differential backups is damaged or deleted, some of the files may not be recoverable. To reduce that risk, check this option.
  Note. This option is not required to ensure correct backup and restore.
  
  The period is calculated differently for various backup schedules. Two solutions are used: one based on the quantity of files (ZIP archives), and the other based on the quantity of scheduled dates. The first one is used for schedules where it is not important when (on what day) the full backup copy will be made. The other allows specifying the exact date and time of performing a full backup. See the table below for an overview of the Period option functionality along with examples.
  
  

  Backup schedule setting	Full backup period calculation
  - Only on demand - Daily - Once in a specified number of days	The period is determined based on the number of differential backup copies. In this case, a full backup will be executed once per given number of differential copies. Example (F = full; d = differential): - Period = 2; F/d/F/d/... - Period = 3; F/d/d/F/d/d/...
  - Once per given number of hours - On weekdays	The period is determined based on the scheduled dates. In this case, a full backup will be performed once per given number of scheduled dates. If backup cannot be performed on the scheduled date when the full backup falls (e.g. the computer is unavailable), full backup will be scheduled for another date as per the scheduled period. The field Period Start defines the date from which a period runs. Example: -Schedule: On weekdays = Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri; Period = 5; Period Start = Fri; Full backup performed every Friday -Schedule: On weekdays = Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat; Period = 3; Period Start = Wed; Full backup performed every Wednesday and Saturday -Schedule: On weekdays = Mon Wed Fri; Period = 6; Period Start = Fri; Full backup performed every other Friday -Schedule: Once per given number of hours = 2; Period = 4; Period Start = 1.00 p.m.; Full backup performed once every 8 hours - at 1.00 p.m., 9.00 p.m., 5.00 a.m.

  
  
  
• File encryption algorithm – here you can select an algorithm for file encryption. Three encryption algorithms, currently considered the best, are available: Rijndael, Serpent, Twofish. Just as during compression, encryption is performed on the computer on which the backed up files are located. Thus the backup copies are already secured when they are sent to the backup server over the network. All of the implemented encryption algorithms use 256-bit keys. The encryption password must be set in the Password management window.
  Note. Encryption may significantly slow down the backup process (Twofish is the fastest encryption, Serpent the slowest). Please note that ZIP archives encrypted in the Ferro Backup System can only be opened with FBS Server - Restore tab.
  
  
• Rotation backups (how many previous copies should be stored) – defines how many backup copies can be stored on the disk. If this option is on, the application will delete the oldest backup file (ZIP file) from the disk if the current number of backup files in the FBF directory is higher than the value set in this field. E.g. if the value is 7, after the 8th copy is completed the application will delete the oldest ZIP file.
  For differential backups, the last differential backup is deleted. The option “Optimize to save disk space” applies to differential backups. If it is on, the application will move files between different ZIP archives so that a ZIP file can be deleted as soon as possible, thus freeing up disk space.
  Note. Ferro Backup System uses advanced mechanisms to move files between ZIP files without actually unpacking and repacking (decrypting and encrypting) them again, which significantly speeds up the operation. This should not, however, be used on slower backup servers since the time to complete a backup task may then be significantly longer.
  
  
• Backup Location - can be defined by an alternative, in relation to the Main Backup Location, backup storage path for the selected backup task
  
  • At backup server (default) - local storage on the backup server. A workstation send its backups to the backup server, and then the FBS Server saves them in a chosen location.
  • At workstation - local storage on the workstation. To save backups directly by the FBS Worker on the indicated drive available from the workstation. This option may be used, e.g. for backups of computers outside the company's HQ, where the backup server is located. Thus, during backup the data do not have to be sent, usually by a low bandwidth, to the backup server.
  In order to ensure the necessary level of efficiency, the backup directory should be located on a local hard disk or an internal disk array (RAID). Using network disks is not recommended. A network disk can be used as an additional storage location. For details see:Replication.
  
  
• Comment – here a comment can be added to a backup task

• Turn off - the replication will not be executed
• All backup files - all backup files that belong to the given back task will be replicated
• Only full backups - only full backup files that belong to the given back task will be replicated

2. FBS Server - Replication

Fig. 2.1 FBS Server - Replication

• Replication (Replication mode):
  • Automatic - the replication will be performed automatically when backup and verification operations are completed.
  • Schedule - the replication will be performed according to a schedule defined by the administrator
  • Manual - the replication will be performed on demand only (Replicate now button)
• Set Schedule - here the user can schedule replications. Replications can be performed at a preset time based on one of the following patterns: daily, every number of days, every number of hours, on selected days of the week. This option is only active when the replication mode is set to "Schedule".
• Replicate now - this will replicate all backups included in backup tasks selected for replication. This is only active when the replication mode is set to "Manual".
  • Simulation Mode - this will check that the replication settings are correct and the drives are ready. This command will perform all activities involved in the replication of backups except the actual copying, deleting, writing and marking replicated backups.
• Cancel - use this to stop the current replication process. As writing must be successfully completed, it may take up to several minutes to cancel a replication to optical media or tape media.
• Next replication - here the user can choose the next scheduled time of replication. This option is only active when the replication mode is set to "Schedule".
• Events - an extract from the Event Log describing replication events for the selected drive type.

Fig. 2.2 FBS Server - Replication on a streamer with autoloader support.

• Change the drive (a command available only for tape libraries and autoloaders)
  • From the socket to the drive - it enables to load a tape from a defined socket to the drive
  • From the drive to the socket - it enables to load a tape from a defined drive to the socket
• Automatic medium formatting
  • Disable - the program does not execute automatic tape formatting
  • Always - before every replication - program formats the tape before every replication
  • If there is not enough space or is not formatted - the program formats the tape when there is not enough space for replicated backup files or when the medium has not yet been formatted
• Automatic medium change (the option available only for tape libraries and autoloaders)
  • Disable - the program does not execute automatic change of the medium in the drive
  • Loop load subsequent media in storage - prior to every replication, a medium is loaded from subsequent socket. If the socket is empty, the program checks and loop loads tapes from subsequent sockets.
  • Load medium from the socket for a given day of the week (0 - Mon, 1 - Tue, etc.) - prior to every replication, the program loads a tape to the medium from a socket corresponding to a given day of the week. It means that on Monday the tape from the first socket will be loaded, on Tuesday from the second socket and on Sunday from the seventh one.
  • Load medium from the socket for a given day of the week (0 - 30) - prior to every replication, the program loads a tape to the medium from a socket corresponding to a given month.

3. FBS Server - Data restore

Fig. 3.1 FBS Server - Data restore.

• Workstation - a drop-down list where you can select the computer to view or unpack backup files from. The name of the workstation can be selected from the list or entered by typing. The list includes the names of computers which are defined in the System (they are displayed in the Backup tab) or were defined (have been removed and no longer appear in the Backup tab) but their FBF directory containing ZIP files are on the server. You can thus restore data from currently defined workstations and from workstations which are no longer connected to the System. After selecting a workstation a list of available backup files will be displayed in a field below.
• Backup files list - this shows a list of available backup files for a selected workstation. Each item specifies date and time of file creation. The number of items in this field corresponds to the number of backup files currently stored on the server. If no backups have been performed for a workstation, the field will be empty. Here you can choose, by selecting only one item, which data (from which day) is to be viewed or restored. It is thus possible to restore data not only from the last backup copy but also data from a specific date. After selecting an item from the list, a directory tree will appear in the right-hand window showing a list of backup files.
• Backup copy content - a list specifying file names, extensions, sizes and backup dates. After selecting a directory or a file, the Restore or Unpack button above becomes active. Please note that if a large number of differential backup files from your workstation are stored on the server, building a directory tree might take a while.
• Restore or unpack - use this to unpack (extract) selected files or directories from ZIP archives. In full tasks, only files from a selected full backup are restored. For differential tasks, the selected differential task is restored as well as all previous backup archives linked to it.
  
  After clicking on Unpack a window will pop up in which you need to enter a destination path for the selected files or directories.
  
  
  
  
  Fig. 3.2 FBS Server - Data restore - options
  
  
  • Destination Path - use this to define a location where to unpack files. Where network location is selected (Original Location or Selected Workstation) files are unpacked to a temporary directory located on backup server and then sent to the workstation. FBS Worker receives files at the workstation's end and saves them in a target directory.
    • Original Location - use this to restore files to their original location
    • Selected Workstation - use this to restore files to a selected workstation
    • (Backup server) - use this to unpack files to a local backup server directory
  • Create drive letter directory - use this to add a drive letter directory to the original path. Example:
    
    

    Original path	Destination path with “Create drive letter directory” on	Destination path with “Create drive letter directory” off
    C:\Program Files\	F:\C\Program Files\	F:\Program Files\

    
    
  • Replace existing files – use this to overwrite existing files without asking for confirmation. If this option is not selected, existing files are skipped.
  • If a file cannot be replaced, switch the file on reboot – if a given file is used during restore and cannot be overwritten, the program will copy the file to the target location with a temporary “.fbr” file extension and add a relevant entry in the system registry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\
      Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations

    Based on this entry, the operating system will delete the locked file and replace it with an “.fbr” file on reboot. A list of files to be restored on reboot is saved in the Event Log.
    
    
  • Restore link information - restores file and directory link information, if the option Process link information was enabled during backup.
  • Restore security descriptors - restores file and directory security descriptors, if the option Process security descriptors was enabled during backup.
    • No - skips restoring of descriptors
    • DACL - restores the Discretionary Access Control List
    • SACL - restores the System Access Control List
    • DACL+SACL - restores both access control lists
    
    
    The selected items will be saved in a designated location, preserving the original directory tree layout, file modification date and file attributes.
  
  
• Show tasks in progress - shows the number of active tasks to restore. The list of tasks to restore is displayed after clicking the button. After selecting a task, it is stopped.
• Search - use this to search for files and directories with a particular name in a selected backup task. In full tasks only a full backup is searched. For differential tasks, the selected differential backup is searched as well as all previous backups linked to it. Wildcards may be used for search.

4. FBS Server - Network monitor

• Computer name (server) - NetBIOS or DNS of the computer on which the FBS Server is running (see: Backup server).
• System version - name and number of the version of the operating system installed on the backup server
• IP address - Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer on which the FBS Server is running
• TCP port - number of the TCP port on which the FBS Server awaits for the connections from workstations (usually 4531)
• Server version - the version number of the software of the FBS Server launched on the backup server
• Client version - the version number of the software of the FBS Worker, available on the backup server
• Launch - date and time of TCP server launch
• Status - current status of TCP server
• Active connections - number of workstations connected with the server. The number of connections in progress (when the server and a workstation are still negotiating a connection) can be displayed in brackets.
• Inactive connections - number of workstations defined in the Backup tab which have not established connections with the server.
• Licensee - name of the user entitled to use the program
• Maximum number of connections – the maximum number of remote computers that can connect to the server. Maximum number of connections depends on the purchased license (number of stations). In the evaluation version it is 2, which means that only 2 workstations can connect to the server. Exceeding the connection limit by installing the FBS Worker on more workstations than permitted in the license will shut down the TCP server.
• CPU - processor usage
• Memory - RAM usage (available/total, percentage of the available memory)
• Storage - storage disk space: free space, total size, percent of free space
• Download rate - displays the current rate at which data is being downloaded from workstations
• System uptime - a measure of the time the backup server has been working and available

Fig. 4.1 FBS Server - Network monitor.

• Name - NetBIOS or DNS of the workstation
• IP address - Internet Protocol (IP) address of the workstation
• Version – version of the FBS Worker software installed on the workstation.
• Read rate - displays the current rate at which data is being read from workstations

• Start - Launching of the TCP server. The TCP server is launched and waits on port 4531 for incoming connections initiated automatically by the FBS Worker software installed on workstations. The Launch command is executed automatically when the FBS Server is run.
• Stop - this disconnects all workstations and shuts down the TCP server. This command is initiated automatically when the FBS Server software is stopped.
• Execute command on backup server - provides access to the virtual command line on the backup server. The Menu contains a list of most frequently used commands, including System Information, List of processes, Network Connections
• Execute command on workstation - provides access to the virtual command line on the workstation. The Menu contains a list of most frequently used commands, including System Information, List of processes, Network Connections

5. FBS Server - Event log

• Event type (icon) – specifies the event type. Three types are available: error, warning, notification
• Station – name of the workstation or server component (marked with #)
• Time – date and time of event
• Task – backup task name (or empty)
• Event – event description (message)
• Operation - type of operation during which the event has been generated

Fig. 5.1 FBS Server - Event Log.

• Filter – changes filtering type
  • Simple filter – for simple log filtering using controls (buttons, lists, check fields)
  • Advanced filter – for advanced log filtering based on SQL (standard SQL-92). Only single SELECT queries are possible (including subqueries) on the LOG table. Field names are visible in the result grid header and real data are displayed when you hover the pointer over a cell. SQL queries can also be used in administrative alerts "Event Log Entries". Example:

    select name from 
    (select name, max(logtime) as updtime from log 
       where text = "#EC#2000006E" group by name) l1 
    left join 
    (select name, max(logtime) as contime from log 
       where text = "#EC#20000118" group by name) l2
    on (l1.name = l2.name)
    where updtime > contime
    

• Clear - clears the whole event history saved in the database. Events will be removed when the FBS Server is launched again. It is recommended to clear the event log regularly to increase system performance.
• Auto Refresh - if you turn this on, the event list will be scrolled automatically to the last logged event. Turning it off will enable you to view the whole history of logged events. If you do not analyze the contents of the event log, it is recommended to switch this off to reduce server load.

6. FBS Server - Reports

Fig. 6.1 FBS Server - Backup reports

7. FBS Server - Backup server settings

7A) Basic

• Main Backup Location – this field should specify the full path of the backup copy (ZIP files) location. If the specified directory does not exist, it will be created automatically on the first reference to that directory. If the path is invalid (it points to a missing drive or contains invalid characters), an error message will be shown and the server will be stopped. The directory will include FBF subdirectories for all workstations.
  The main backup storage location can be changed in the Workstation Settings window, setting a different path for each backup task (different hard disk or disk array).
  In order to ensure adequate performance, the backup storage directory should be located on a local hard disk or an internal disk array (RAID). Using network disks is not recommended. A network disk can be used as an additional storage location. For details see: Replication..
  
  
  
  
  Fig. 7.1 FBS Server - Basic settings for backup server
  
  
• Limit network load - you can set the maximum computer network load here.
  See also: Limit connection speed for a selected workstation
• Maximum number of Event Log entries - use this option to limit the amount of information stored in the Event Log and so reduce the FBS Server launch time.
• Update backup server online (see also: Program installation and update)
  • Disable - deactivates backup server automatic updates
  • Notify me but don't download updates - the program will, at a given time, check if a newer program version is available online. If a newer version is available, a warning will be recorded in the Event Log, stating that the installed version is not up to date.
  • Automatically download and install updates - the program will, at a given time, check if a newer program version is available online. If a newer version is available, the program will automatically download and install the update. The program update process can be postponed if the program is performing other tasks or the user is working on the computer.
• Update work stations from backup server
  • Disable - deactivates work stations automatic updates
  • Enable - enables automatic software updates for work stations. The update is executed while connecting the work station to the backup server. After backup server (FBS Server) software installation (manual or automatic), the current work station software version (FBS Worker) is also stored on the server. The server sends a software copy to a work station while establishing a connection. The work station installs the new software version. While executing the update, the work station disconnects itself from the backup server for about 1 minute. The program update process can be postponed if the program is performing other tasks (backup).
• HTTP server response compression -turns on or off ZLIB-Deflate compression used by the HTTP server embedded in FBS Server. Enabling compression may increase the loading speed of the control console through an Internet browser.
• Allow HTTP connections only from these IP addresses - increases security by restricting remote access to the control console for the selected source IP addresses. If a connection originates from a different IP address, it will be rejected by the HTTP server. Connections from the localhost are not blocked. The list may contain one IP address or multiple IP addresses, separated by commas.
• Verify archives periodically - when this option is enabled, it will check backups at specific intervals. More information: Verify Archives command
• Disk write cache - this option allows to write back or write through the system cache for writing operations performed by the backup system. Enabling the write cache may increase the backup and replication speed. These options should be disabled in order to limit CPU and RAM usage.
• Two-Person Control Administration - this option allows to increase access security to backups and the most important administrative operations. The principle of operation is to limit access to restricted data by the necessity to authorize all operations performed by the second operator (the so-called "two-man rule"). This option is useful in companies and institutions (e.g. banks, governmental institutions, army), where additional security procedures are required.
  When this option is enabled, the following operations require authorization by the second administrator:
  • Data recovery by the operator or administrator to the backup server.
  • Data recovery by the operator or administrator to another workstation than the original one.
  • Data recovery by the operator or administrator to the original workstation unless the user of this workstation is logged into the control console.
  • Adding, changing and deleting user accounts
  • Changing settings of the Two-Person Control Administration.
  The operations can be authorized locally, in the same console where the operation was initiated, or remotely, in all the control consoles with administration rights.
  Any operation that is not confirmed within 60 seconds is cancelled by the System.
• The title displayed in the browser - it defines the text displayed in a browser's title bar
  
  
• Enter activation code - displays a dialog that enables to enter the activation code to the licence key. When the correct key is entered, the program is registered and in the Network Monitor tab the licensee name and purchased number of hook ups will be displayed. If this option is inactive, it means that the program has already been registered.
• Check for the updates - FBS Server checks for the latest updates on the Internet. If an update is available, a new instruction will be displayed: Download and Install. When the update is finished, FBS Server will download a new version of the program on the backup server, then it will install it and restart FBS Server service.
  See also: Automatic updates and program installation and update
• Verify Archives - this command checks whether the backup files stored on the backup server are correct. The result of this operation is recorded in the Event Log. During backup, the FBS Server regularly checks backups sent by workstations. However, such verification is not able to detect some errors related to saving of the backups in storage. Backup damages may result, among others, from failures and errors of hard drives, RAID arrays, file system, security programs. In order to verify whether the saved backups are correct, this command should be run at times

7B) Users

• Account type - access account may have the following privileges:
  • Administrator - an account with full privileges for control console
  • Operator - an account with privileges for controlling data backup and restore but without privilege to change program settings
  • Observer - an account with backup and restore process supervision but without privileges to control them or change program settings.
  • Workstation user - an account with permissions to control backup and to recover data only for the workstation which the connection comes from. Logging in to this account is possible when:
    • the name of the workstation is the same as the username
    • the workstation is connected to the backup server
    • the computer IP, which logging in to the console is made from, is the same as the workstation IP
• User - any username. The field is not case sensitive
• Password - access password. The field is case sensitive
• Comment - account description
  
  
• Add - creates a new account
• Modify - enables to change the settings
• Delete - removes selected item from the list
• Logout - ends current session. This command is also available in the menu located in the upper right corner of the screen
  • Log everyone out - ends all sessions and releases HTTP server resources

7C) Administrative alerts

• Enabled - it means alert generating is on
• Name - any alert name. It is used as subject in an e-mail message
• Type - alert type
  • Event Log entries
  • Report Summary of tasks
  • Report Delayed tasks
• Parameters - settings for chosen type of alert
• Schedule - how often the alert should be sent
• Next time limit - defines the time of the next alert to be sent
• Send empty - if this option is enabled, the alert is always sent at the same time. If this option is disabled, an alert is sent at a precise time only if it contains some data, e.g. for an alert Event Log entries with Error parameter, an alert will be sent only if since the last sending off, some events with Error status have been entered into the Event Log.
• Send to - email address, target directory (located, for example, on a web server) or syslog server address
  
  
• Add - creates new alert
• Modify - allows to change selected alert
• Delete - deletes selected alert
• Send now - a button to test current settings - test sending of alert

7D) Network Resources

• backup location
• target replication directory
• record path of administrative alerts

• Add - adds a new network resource to the list. The following types of network resources can be added:
  • Mapped network disk - resource available in LAN, mapped to a local disk letter of backup server
  • Mapped FTP serve share- FTP server resource mapped to a local disk letter of backup server
  • Network share - network resource available through UNC path
• Modify - enables to change the settings
• Delete - removes selected network resource from the list
• Connect - connects the selected network resource
• Disconnect - disconnects the selected network resource
• Connection status - executes command NET USE on the backup server and returns a result in the virtual command line window.

7E) Local commands

• New - deletes the current script
  • A new script with event template - deletes the current script and loads a template for a selected language with definitions of all the events available
• Language - choose a script language
• Test - check the script syntax as a whole and run a procedure indicated in procedure launch edit field, on the right hand side. The code is executed on the backup server with account privileges on which FBS Worker runs.
• Stop - stop running the script
• Procedure launch edit field - used to provide the name of the procedure to be run (test run), along with all the parameters to be sent to the procedure. A syntax as per the script language chosen must be used in this field.
• Script to be executed on backup server - space for script code. The Local Commands code can be written in any (previously selected) script language installed in the operating system on the backup server. By default, two Active Script engines are available in Windows: JScript and VBScript. To use other script languages, first install an engine for a given language in the operating system. The most commonly used script languages are: JScript, VBScript, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Object Pascal, Forth, Haskell, TCL.

function BeforeBackup(Comp, Task, File) {
  if (Comp == 'SERVER_BB')
    SScript.Echo('Task name:' + Task);
}

• OnStart
  An event generated when starting the program
  
  • Declaration
    OnStart(AppType)
  • Parameters
    AppType - a number that specifies the program running mode. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 – system service
    • 1 – user application
  • Example
    Copy a directory using a FileSystemObject

    function OnStart(AppType) {
      var fso = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");
      fso.CopyFolder("c:\\wmpub", "d:\\");
    }
    

  
  
• OnStop
  
• An event generated when shutting the program
  • Declaration
    OnStop(AppType)
  • Parameters
    AppType - a number that specifies the program running mode. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 – system service
    • 1 – user application
  
  
• BeforeBackup
  An event generated before backup
  
  • Declaration
    BeforeBackup(Comp, Task, File)
  • Parameters
    Comp - a string of characters that specifies the computer name
    Task - a string of characters that specifies the backup task name
    File - a string of characters that specifies the path and target file name (ZIP archive)
    
  • Overview
    To skip a backup, return "false"
  • Example
    Shutting down the system service and completing the process

    function BeforeBackup(Comp, Task, File) {
      SScript.Run('sc config srv_name start= disabled');
      SScript.Run('taskkill /im process_name /f');
    }
    

  
  
• AfterBackup
  An event generated after backup
  
  • Declaration
    AfterBackup(Comp, Task, File, Error, Files, NewFiles, ArchiveSize, UncompressedSize)
  • Parameters
    Comp - a string of characters that specifies the computer name
    Task - a string of characters that specifies the backup task name
    File - a string of characters that specifies the path and target file name (ZIP archive)
    Error - a number that specifies the backup result. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 – backup successfully completed
    • different than 0 – backup error
    Files - number of files in the backup
    NewFiles - number of new or modified files in the backup. If the value of this parameter is equal to Files parameter value, it means that this copy is a full copy.
    ArchiveSize - ZIP file size
    UncompressedSize - overall size of all the files in the backup after decompression
    
  • Example
    Saving the list of files contained in a backup copy (ZIP archive) when using 7-Zip. 7-Zip is run from the command shell (CMD) to forward the standard output stream from the screen to the file.

    function AfterBackup(Comp, Task, File, Error, Files, NewFiles, 
                                    ArchiveSize, UncompressedSize) {
      if (Error == 0)
        SScript.Run('cmd /c 7z l "' + File +'" >"' + File + '.txt"');
      if (Files == NewFiles)
        SScript.Echo('Full backup exectuted');
      else
        SScript.Echo('Differential backup executed');
    }
    

  
  
• BeforeReplication
  An event generated before replication
  
  • Declaration
    BeforeReplication(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath)
  • Parameters
    
  • Comp – a string of characters that specifies the computer name. An empty string means a replication for all computers
    Task - a string of characters that specifies the backup task name. An empty string means a replication of all backup tasks for a given computer
    RepType - a number that specifies the replication type. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 1 – replication into a disc medium
    • 2 - replication into an optical medium
    • 3 - replication into a tape medium
    DestPath - a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory (1) or the device name (2,3)
  • Example
    Change a medium in a tape drive using RSM command

    function BeforeReplication(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath) {
      if (RepType == 3) //MTD
        SScript.Run('RSM MOUNT ' +
          '/PF"MEDIA_NAME" /CF"CHANGER_NAME" /OREADWRITE');
    }
    

  
  
• AfterReplication
  An event generated after replication
  • Declaration
    AfterReplication(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath)
  • Parameters
    Comp – a string of characters that specifies the computer name. An empty string means a replication for all computers
    Task - a string of characters that specifies the backup task name. An empty string means a replication of all backup tasks for a given computer
    RepType - a number that specifies the replication type. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 1 – replication into a disc medium
    • 2 - replication into an optical medium
    • 3 - replication into a tape medium
    DestPath - a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory (1) or the device name (2,3)
  • Example
    Eject medium from a tape medium using RSM command

    function AfterReplication(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath) {
      if (RepType == 3) //MTD
        SScript.Run('RSM eject /pf"MEDIA_NAME" /astart');
    }
    

  
  
• OnReplicationError
  An event generated after an error has occurred during replication
  
  • Declaration
    OnReplicationError(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath, Error)
  • Parameters
    Comp – a string of characters that specifies the computer name. An empty string means a replication for all computers
    Task - a string of characters that specifies the backup task name. An empty string means a replication of all backup tasks for a given computer
    RepType - a number that specifies the replication type. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 1 – replication into a disc medium
    • 2 - replication into an optical medium
    • 3 - replication into a tape medium
    DestPath - a string of characters that specifies the access path to the target directory (1) or the device name (2,3) This parameter can have values of system error codes. Example:
    • 11 - (ERROR_BAD_FORMAT) a medium has not been formatted
    • 1100 - (ERROR_END_OF_MEDIA) no space on the medium
    • 1112 - (ERROR_NO_MEDIA_IN_DRIVE) no medium in drive
    A full list of error codes for Windows is available on page: System Error Codes
  • Overview
    If an error has been handled, the true (1) value must be returned. In that case, the last replication will be retried. If the same error occurs when the operation is retried, replication will be interrupted (OnReplicationError event will not be generated again). If the false (0) value is returned, replication will be interrupted.
  • Example
    Format the tape if it has not been formatted or if it is full

    function OnReplicationError(Comp, Task, RepType, DestPath, Error) {
      if (Error == 11 | Error == 1100) {  //BAD FORMAT or END OF MEDIA
        SScript.TapeFormat(false, 'NEW_TAPE_NAME');
        return true;
      }
    }
    

• Echo
  The method saves a given text in the Event Log
  
  • Definition
    Echo(EventText)
  • Parameters
    EventText - a string of characters to specify an event text
  • Example
    Information is saved in the Event Log

      SScript.Echo('Text');
    

  
  
• Log
  The method saves a given text in the Event Log and marks the entry as information, warning or error
  
  • Definition
    Log(EventType, EventText)
  • Parameters
    EventType – a number to specify the event type. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 - information
    • 1 - warning
    • 2 - error
    EventText - a string of characters to specify an event text
  • Example
    Information is saved in the Event Log

      SScript.Log(1, 'Text');
    

  
  
• TapeFormat
  The method formats a tape medium in FBTF
  
  • Definition
    TapeFormat(Full, MediaLabel)
  • Parameters
    Full – a logical value to specify the formatting type. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 (false) – fast formatting
    • 1 (true) – full formatting
    MediaLabel – a string of characters to specify the media label
  • Example
    Fast tape formatting

      SScript.TapeFormat(false, 'NEW_TAPE_LABEL');
    

  
  
• Sleep
  It suspends script operation for a given time
  
  • Definition
    Sleep(intTime)
  • Parameters
    intTime – an Integer number to specify a period expressed in milliseconds during which a script is to be suspended.
  • Example
    Script operation suspended for two seconds

      SScript.Sleep(2000);
    

  
  
• Run
  It runs a given program
  
  • Definition
    Run(Command, WindowStyle, WaitOnReturn)
  • Parameters
    Command – a string of characters to specify the command line to be executed. It may contain a full access path or just the program name. The program name may be followed by additional characters, which will be sent to the program as parameters. If the path is not specified, the program must be located in a path stored in PATH environmental system variable. WindowStyle – an Integer number to specify the way in which to display the window of the program being run. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 (SW_HIDE) - hidden
    • 1 (SW_NORMAL) - default
    • 2 (SW_SHOWMINIMIZED) - minimized
    • 3 (SW_SHOWMAXIMIZED) - maximized
    WaitOnReturn – a logical value to specify script behavior after starting the program. This parameter may have the following values.
    • 0 (false) – starts the program and continues script operation
    • 1 (true) - starts the program and waits until its shutdown before it continues to run the script
  • Example
    A program is run in the maximized mode without waiting until an operation is finished

      SScript.Run('notepad.exe', 3, false);
    

  
  
• Timeout
  It specifies the maximum script completion time
  
  • Definition
    Timeout
  • Value of the properties
    It retrieves or sets the maximum script completion time expressed in milliseconds. The default is 180000 ms. If the limit is exceeded, an exception will be generated and script execution will be stopped.
  • Example
    Script completion time limit extended to 30 minutes

      SScript.Timeout = 30 * 60 * 1000;
    

  
  
• StdOut
  It returns the contents of a standard output stream
  • Definition
    StdOut
  • Value of the properties
    A string of characters containing data of a console program’s standard output stream
  • Example
    A file copied using copy command and a standard output stream entered in the Event Log

      SScript.Run('cmd /c copy c:\\Log.txt D:\\', 0, true);
      SScript.Echo(SScript.StdOut);
    

• FileSystemObject
  A group of objects for managing discs, directories and files
  • Automation server name: Scripting
  • Class name: FileSystemObject
  
  
• WshShell
  An object used to run programs, manage the system register, create shortcuts, etc.
  • Automation server name: WScript
  • Class name: Shell
  
  
• WshNetwork
  An object used to map network discs and printers, connect network resources and to read the computer name, domain name and user name
  • Automation server name: WScript
  • Class name: Network

• List of error codes
• JScript language details
• VBScript language details

7F) Encryption passwords

• Type of password - this field can contain the following:
  • Encryption and decryption - password is to encrypt and decrypt backup files
  • Decryption - password is to decrypt backup files only
• Password - password to encrypt or decrypt backup The fields are case sensitive
• Creation date - date of entering the password on the list
• Comment - any entry
  
  
• Add - creates a new password
• Delete - removes selected item from the list
  Note. Deleting a password used to encrypt an archive will make subsequent restoration of information from that archive impossible.
• Set as current encryption password - changes the allocation of the password from decrypting to encrypting and decrypting

8. FBS Server - startup, stop and diagnostics

8A) Program startup in the system service mode

• MMC service console (Control panel -> Administrative tools > Services -> FBS Server)
• commands such as NET START, NET STOP with FBSServer, such as NET START FBSSERVER
• running the FBSServer.exe with a parameter /START or /STOP, e.g. FBSServer /START

8B) Launching program in the diagnostics mode

FBSServer /debug

FBSServer /repairdb

8C) Solving control console access problems

• check if IP address or computer name is written in the Internet browser bar, and the number of connection port (4530) is correct. Checking if the IP address or network name are correct can be made by a PING command:

  ping NAMEADDRESS_OR_ NAME OF THE BACKUP SERVER
  

• check whether the network firewall on the backup server does not block incoming connections to TCP 4530 port. TCP 4530 port is on the backup server and is open for incoming messages. For diagnostics, the firewall or an anti-virus application may be temporarily switched off.
• check whether the network firewall on the computer on which an Internet browser was launched, does not block outgoing connections on port TCP 4530. TCP 4530 on a remote computer must be open for outgoing connections. For diagnostics, the firewall or an anti-virus application may be temporarily switched off. check if the connection with a given computer on specified port is correct and may be done by TELNET command:

  telnet BACKUP_SERVER_NAME_OR_IP 4530
  

• check if the Internet browser is new and if security settings in the browser do not block JavaScript. In order to make the control console work properly, it may be necessary to add backup server address to the list of trusted sites.
• check whether FBS Server service is launched on the backup server

9. FBS Server - syntax and command shell parameters

;FERRO Software Ferro Backup System - Worker
;Config file
;02-02-2007


[CONNECTION]
;Description: name or IP address of a computer running FBS Server
;Comments: empty string means the host name is assigned to a localhost (127.0.0.1)
HOST=192.168.0.2,SECONDARY_BACKUP_SERVER



;Description: TCP port, used to connect to the server
;Range: 1 - -65535
;Default: 4531
;Comments: currently this must be set to 4531.
PORT=4531



;Description: interval between subsequent server reconnect attempts
;Unit: millsecond [ms], Range: 0 (no delay) - 16777216
;Default: 4000
RECONNECTINTERVAL=4000


[COMPRESSION]

;Description: Max number of compression threads
;Range: 1-32
;Default: Empty string = Number of processors + 2
THREADSMAX=

Syntax:

FBSWorker
FBSWorker [-install [/hostname:BackupServer]]
FBSWorker [-uninstall [/hostname:]] 
FBSWorker [-start]
FBSWorker [-stop]
FBSWorker [-recovery BackupServer [LocalIPAddress SubnetMask [DefaultGateway]]]


Parameters:
without parameters
   Runs the FBSWorker in the user application mode (emergency mode)

-install [/hostname:BackupServer] 
   Installs the FBSWorker as a system service (automatic startup,
   SYSTEM account). If used with /hostname swith a configuration file
   (FBSWorker.ini) will be created, which will contain the name or IP address
   of the backup server

-uninstall [/hostname:]
   Uninstalls the FBSWorker service. If used with /hostname swith followed by
   an empty string (space) after the colon will delete the configuration file 
   (FBSWorker.ini) from the disk

-start
   Runs the FBSWorker service

-stop
   Stops the FBSWorker service

-recovery BackupServer [LocalIPAddress SubnetMask [DefaultGateway]]
   Runs the FBSWorker in the recovery mode 

/? Displays help at the command prompt

Remarks:
BackupServer : Specifies the destination backup server, which is identified
   either by IP address or host name.
LocalIPAddress : Specifies the local address to configure
SubnetMask : Specifies the subnet mask for the IP address being configured
DefaultGateway : Specifies the IP address of the default gateway 
   to be configured

Examples:
FBSWorker
FBSWorker -install
FBSWorker -install /hostname:192.168.100.100
FBSWorker -uninstall 
FBSWorker -uninstall /hostname:
FBSWorker -start
FBSWorker -stop
FBSWorker -recovery 192.168.100.100 
FBSWorker -recovery 192.168.100.100 192.168.111.112 255.255.255.0
FBSWorker -recovery 192.168.100.100 192.168.111.112 255.255.255.0 192.168.100.1

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