The IRIX NetWorker User's Guide contains instructions on how to use NetWorker's backup, archive, and recover software from a client workstation. It also shows how to back up files and directories to the NetWorker server as needed, using the NetWorker Backup window, and how to browse the online file index to recover files using the NetWorker Recover window. Instructions for using the optional NetWorker Archive Application are also included in this guide.
For information on server configuration and administration, refer to the IRIX NetWorker Administrator's Guide.
Those who will benefit most from this manual are users and system administrators who use NetWorker to back up, recover, archive, and retrieve data on a client workstation.
This manual uses conventions to make information easy to access and understand. The conventions are described in the following list.
Shell command names and command-line options are displayed in bold typeface. For example:
To start the NetWorker backup program, use the nwbackup command.
Displays of text that you need to type are displayed in bold fixed-width typeface. For example:
# nwbackup &
Displays of text where you must substitute a variable are shown in italic typeface. For example:
# nwbackup -s serverName
Names of NetWorker buttons, displays, menus, menu items, scrolling lists, and windows are displayed in Helvetica typeface. For example:
Click the Cancel button to close the Help window.
Printing and nonprinting keyboard keys are displayed in Helvetica typeface and enclosed in square brackets. For example:
Hold down the [Alt] key and press the shortcut key.
Directory pathnames, machine names, and new terms defined in the glossary are displayed in italic typeface. For example:
When you use NetWorker to back up your files, you are saving them to backup volumes on the NetWorker server.
The following symbols indicate various levels of additional information to help you when using NetWorker:
Caution: Important pieces of information and cautionary notes that prevent you from making a mistake are marked “Caution.” 
Note: Helpful information that you should probably know about is marked “Note.” 
Tip: Tips or suggestions that you do not necessarily have to follow, but may give you hints as to how to set up NetWorker at your site, are marked “Tip.” Tip: Step-by-step procedures that help you save time because they provide the minimum information you need to complete a task are marked as “Shortcut.”