If you want to save a copy a file to long-term storage on the Tivoli® Storage Manager server for archival purposes, use the archive function.
If the original file was ever damaged or lost, use the retrieve function to recover the archive copy from the server.
Archive and retrieve your data (Windows)
Archiving and retrieving files is similar to backing up and restoring files. This section discusses the primary archive and retrieve tasks.
Archive and retrieve your data (UNIX and Linux)
Archiving and retrieving files is similar to backing up and restoring files. Many of the windows and concepts are similar. In this section, the main archive and retrieve tasks are covered.