Utilities

Utilities

The Utilities menu provides features for disk copy, tape management, and the Recovery Media Maker launch.

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Copy Disk and Volume

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You can copy disks or volumes by dragging and dropping items from [Copy Source] to [Copy Target].

Copy Disk and Volume

Initial Setup

  • Initializing the Disk: Required when copying to a bare-metal disk.
  • Right-click on the [Copy Target] item to configure settings.

Copy Options

By Disk

Disk Copy Settings

  • MBR (Master Boot Record)
    • Restore MBR: Restore the MBR from the backup.
    • Create new MBR: Create a Windows-standard MBR.
    • Use target MBR: Use the MBR of the destination disk.
  • First Track
    • Restore first track: Restore the first track of the backup.
    • Use target First Track: Use the first track of the destination disk.
  • Disk Signature
    • Restore Disk Signature: Restore the disk signature from the backup.
    • Use target disk signature: Use the disk signature of the destination disk.

    Note: Copying the disk signature may cause conflicts if the source and target disks are connected to the same system. Disconnect the source disk before using the copied disk.

By Volume

Configure volume size and starting position.

Additional Copy Options

  • Ignore Disk Error: Continue the task if source disk errors are encountered.
  • Copy Including Free Space: Copy all sectors, including free space.

    Note: Free space is only copied if the volume is resized smaller.

  • Disable Copy Target Network Connection Post Copy: Disconnects the copy target disk after completing the task.

Boot Options

  • EFI Boot System: Enable this option for uEFI boot systems.
  • Restore BCD Boot System: Create a new BCD for BIOS boot systems (Windows 7 or later).
  • Activate Boot Partition: Activate the boot partition from the copied disk for booting.

Tips

  • Larger target disks can accommodate proportional resizing of volumes.
  • Remove the target disk during system maintenance to avoid boot conflicts.
  • For databases, pause operations before copying the disk.

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Tape Manager

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Manage tape devices and media for backups.

Tape Manager

Usage Notes

  • Backup and Restore: Refer to the Tape Management Guide for detailed instructions.
  • Performance: Moving or reading tape media may take extra time.

Operation Menu

  • Information: View details of the selected tape media.
    • Inventory: Check and categorize media in the selected device.
      • Complete Inventory: Process the entire media.
      • Quick Inventory: Read the barcode for quick processing.
  • Move to Slot: Move tape media to a specific slot.
  • Move to Pool: Assign tape media to a specific pool.
  • Edit Tape: Rename tape media or add comments.
  • Erase: Erase data from the selected tape media.
  • Re-scan: Refresh media information and move to the appropriate pool.
  • Eject: Eject tape media from the drive.

Note: Processed media will move to an available slot. If no slot is available, it moves to the mail slot.

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Recovery Media Maker

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Create recovery media embedded with a backup image file.

Recovery Media Maker

Preparation

  • Add necessary device drivers via [Preferences] > [Boot Environment Setting].

Restore Source

  • Select a backup image file to embed in the recovery media.
  • Only images stored locally or in shared folders are supported.

Recovery Media Options

  • Auto-Start Recovery: Automatically begin recovery after a specified time.
  • Restore Volume Size: Choose between:
    • Only Data Volume Enlarged: Enlarge only the data volume.
    • Only System Volume Enlarged: Enlarge only the system volume.
    • Proportional Enlargement: Proportionally enlarge all volumes.

Media Creation

Optical Disk

Create Optical Disk

  • Supports DVD and Blu-ray formats.
  • Verify data after writing (optional).

ISO Image

Create ISO Image

  • Specify the output path for the ISO file.

USB Media

Create USB Media

  • Specify the USB device for recovery media creation.

    Note: Windows Server 2016 does not support USB memory for recovery media creation.

Storage Verification

  • Use Ctrl+Alt+C to launch the command prompt and run diskpart. Use list disk to verify storage recognition.
  • Load necessary drivers via Ctrl+Alt+D.

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Utilities in Boot Environment

Windows RE/PE Boot Environment

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  • File Explorer: Browse and manage files and folders.
  • Network Setting: Configure network adapters and mount shared folders.
  • Driver Loader: Load specific device drivers.
  • Command Prompt: Launch Windows command prompt.
  • AIP CLI: Operate ActiveImage Protector via the command line.
  • Repair Boot Configuration: Restore MBR, create BCD, or activate partitions.
  • A.I.R.: Use Architecture Intelligent Restore for system recovery in dissimilar environments.

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Linux Boot Environment

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  • Network Setting: Configure network adapters and DNS.
  • Mount (Network): Mount network shared folders.
  • Mount (Local): Manage local volumes.
  • Open Terminal: Run Linux commands.
  • File Explorer: Browse and manage files and folders.
  • Display Settings: Adjust display resolution.
  • AIP CLI: Use the ActiveImage Protector command line interface.

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