Restoring Data to a Different CIFS Path Using Multiple Nodes

You can restore the network share subclient data to a different CIFS share path using multiple nodes.

You can configure the data access nodes as restore nodes for the network share subclient. The restore operation runs on the selected nodes.

Before You Begin

• For more information about general restore options, see Restore/Recover Options (General).

• For more information about the Advanced Options, see Advanced Restore Options.

Procedure

1. From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers > client > Windows File System > backup_set.

2. Right-click the subclient, and then click Browse and Restore.

   The Browse and Restore Options dialog box appears.

3. Click View Content.

4. Select the data that you want to restore, and click Recover All Selected.

   The Restore Options dialog box appears.

5. On the General tab, provide the destination information:

   1. From the Proxy Client list, select the primary data access node for the restore operation.

   2. In the Number of Streams box, enter the recommended number of data streams that you want to use for the restore operation.

      Note

      The actual number of streams used depends on the restore data set and the number of streams used to back up data.

   3. Select the Multiple Nodes check box.

   4. Click Advanced.

      The Advanced Restore Options dialog box appears.

   5. On the Data Access Nodes tab, in the Available Data Access Nodes list, select the secondary data access nodes that will participate in the restore operation, and then click Add.

      Note

      • You can select a client or a client group (containing Windows clients) from the available nodes list.

      • All of the participating restore nodes must be at the same service pack level.

      • The destination volume must be shared across all the restore nodes and it must be accessible from all the nodes.

   6. Clear the Restore to Same Folder check box.

   7. In the Specify Destination Path box, type the destination CIFS path (UNC path).

   8. Select the Impersonate User check box.

   9. In the User Account box, type a user name.

   10. In the Enter Password box, type a password.

   11. In the Confirm Password box, type the same password.

   12. Click OK.

6. On the Job Initiation tab, specify whether to run the restore now or if it will be scheduled.

   Note

   If you selected Schedule, set up the schedule.

   For information on configuring a restore schedule, see Schedule Restore.

7. Click OK.

   To monitor the progress of the restore job, see Job Controller.