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Restoring an Entire SFS Directory

Files backed up from an SFS directory are identified on the file selection screen with a directory reference number in the Vaddr column. Because directory names can contain a maximum of 153 characters, CA VM:Backup creates a unique reference number (four digits and an asterisk) to identify each directory displayed on the screen.

To restore an entire directory from the file selection screen, follow these steps:

1. Look in the Vaddr column to locate the directory reference number of the directory you want to restore. To see the fully-qualified directory name, move the cursor to the Req column next to a directory reference number and press PF2 (Seename). CA VM:Backup displays the fully-qualified directory name at the top of the screen. See the Backup Date/Time column to select the backup version.
2. Type r* in the Req column of one entry with the directory reference number and backup date/time you want to restore.

   Note: CA VM:Backup will restore all the files that existed on the selected directory back to the full backup.

3. Press PF9 (Submit) to submit your request. CA VM:Backup displays the Specify Restore Options screen.

More information:

Restoring CMS Files to a Reader

Restoring to an SFS Directory