The IRIX NetWorker User's Guide documents the Silicon Graphics® implementation of Legato NetWorker® from Legato Systems, Inc. IRIX NetWorker is adapted from the Legato™ 4.1.1 release of NetWorker. This guide was prepared in conjunction with Release 4.1.1 of IRIX NetWorker™ Release 5.3 and 6.x.
The IRIX NetWorker User's Guide contains instructions on using NetWorker's backup and recover software from a client workstation. It shows you how to back up files and directories to the NetWorker server as needed using the Backup window, and how to browse the online index to recover files using the Recover window. It also explains how to use NetWorker archiving and retrieval, if these optional features are available at your site.
Those who will benefit most from this manual are users and system administrators who use NetWorker to back up and recover data from a client workstation.
The IRIX NetWorker User's Guide contains information on day-to-day NetWorker tasks such as backup and recovery.
Chapter 1, “Introduction to NetWorker,” introduces NetWorker basics and gives instructions for installing NetWorker on clients.
Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” explains the procedures for starting the NetWorker backup and recover programs, using the Help feature, and using menus and windows in NetWorker.
Chapter 3, “Browsing Filesystems,” explains how to view directories and file details in NetWorker, and how to mark and unmark files for backup and recovery.
Chapter 4, “Backing Up and Recovering Data,” gives detailed instructions for backing up and recovering data.
Chapter 5, “Archiving and Retrieving,” explains how to use NetWorker's optional archiving feature and how to retrieve archived data.
Appendix A, “Error Messages,” lists NetWorker error messages and suggests solutions for the problems they address.
Appendix B, “Commands for Backup and Recovery,” summarizes NetWorker commands you can use in an IRIX shell.
Appendix C, “Requirements for NetWorker Clients,” lists requirements for Silicon Graphics NetWorker clients to use the NetWorker server to back up and recover files.
This guide concludes with a glossary of terms and an index.
This manual uses conventions to make information easy to access and understand. The following list describes the conventions.
Command names are displayed in italics. For example:
To start the NetWorker recover program, use the nwrecover command.
Examples of what you type are displayed in bold, fixed-width typeface. For example:
atlas% /usr/etc/networker &
Names of buttons are displayed in italics. For example:
Press the Cancel button to close the Help window.
Important pieces of information and cautionary notes that prevent you from making a mistake are marked with the tag “Note.” For example:
Note: Remember that if you select a server other than the server that performs your scheduled backups, you must recover your files from that server. Tips or suggestions that you do not have to follow but are hints for using NetWorker are marked with the tag “Tip.” For example:
Tip: Keep the Main window open during every backup or recovery to monitor the progress of the session. Directory pathnames, machine names, and new terms are displayed in italic typeface. For example:
To back up programs in the directory /usr/etc, follow these steps.
When you use NetWorker to back up your files, you are saving them to backup volumes on the NetWorker server.
For information on server configuration and administration, refer to the IRIX NetWorker Administrator's Guide.
To get information about a specific release of IRIX NetWorker, see the IRIX NetWorker Release Notes.
If you would like more technical information about the NetWorker commands, see the online reference pages after you have installed NetWorker.
Both the IRIX NetWorker User's Guide and IRIX NetWorker Administrator's Guide are available online, as InSight manuals. Install the subsystems networker4.books.NetWorker_UG and networker4.books.NetWorker_AG; use insight(1) to view the manuals.