Getting started with file restore

To restore files from a web-based interface without administrator assistance, file restore is available for use. After the configuration is complete, file owners can search, locate, and restore files.

The web-based interface does not require a file manager application to manually copy files. When you restore a file, you specify a restore point, search or browse to locate the file, and start the restore.

When the configuration is complete, no administrator interaction is required to access or restore files. During the configuration process, the administrator gives the file owner access to the virtual machine that contains their data. File owners access the data with local virtual machine credentials so administrators can monitor file restore resources. File owner permissions do not have to be managed.

You can view demonstration videos that help you learn about the Tivoli® Storage Manager file restore interface. The Find and Restore Files and Monitoring Restores videos display when you first log in to the file restore interface. Videos are available in English only.