Backup Procedure: Windows

Click on the Start Menu and choose "CS Dept. Backup." A shell will open and prompt you for a password. Enter your backup-server password. The software will then examine the files in your local home directory as well as those already on the backup server, and then transmit only those that are necessary. Depending on your network connection speed and the amount of files that have been updated since the last backup, this can take a long time. When the process completes, it will report a summary of the process as well as any errors. Once the process has completed, press any key to close the shell.

To access backed-up files, use the included SFTP or SCP client to connect to wopr.lecs.cs.utexas.edu. Once connected, navigate to ~/.lecs/laptopbackups/. From here you should be able to download any files stored on the backup server.

If you encounter a total disk failure and require a comlpete restore, email laptop-support@cs.utexas.edu and we will help you through it.

If you wish to install backup support on an existing Windows PC, download the software here and follow the included installation instructions. Write laptop-support to create an account on the backup server.

Caveats:

• The process only backs up files that are in your home directory.
• Your local account name must match your CS UNIX account name.
• The backup process keeps the two most recent versions of any given file.
• The first time you run the backup process, you should do it from within the CS Department's network. If you do it from off-campus, the process may use a large amount of bandwidth and take a very long time.