What is Bare Metal Restore
Bare Metal Restore(BMR) is the process of reformatting a server from scratch after a catastrophic failure. In conventional methods, the process typically involves reinstalling the operating system and software applications and then, if possible, restoring data and settings. In2net Server Backup ...
- Usng Boot CD-ROM
To perform a bare metal restore, you need to download an appropriate software from the Download Area on our website. Click here to go to our Download Area. Click on Download for Live CD Boot Media to begin your download. File name: serverbackup-bootcd-agent.iso File size: 225MB This downloaded ...
- Launching Backup agent for BMR
After you have booted your Server from Recovery Boot CD, and configured the network. You will start up Backup Agent on the Recovery Boot CD. At the command prompt, enter the following command. /etc/init.d/cdp-server start NOTE: You must ensure the tcp port is open in your firewall for communi ...
- Configuring network for BMR
After the boot from Live CD, you may need to configure the network settings. 1. If you have a DHCP server in your network, then the network is probably already configured. Type ifconfig eth0 and press [Enter] key to see if the IP address has been assigned to your network card. You will receive ...
- Launching Bare Metal Restore
After booting the bare metal live CD with Backup Agent running, and the network has been configured properly, you may now use your internet browser to access the Backup manager. 1. Click on "Recovery Points" in the Main Menu to open the "Recovery Points" screen 2. Select a server from the drop- ...
