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Chapter 3. Configurations
This chapter provides information that you will need to configure the Rescue and Recovery program for
your enterprise. Within this chapter, you will find the following topics:
• “XML and ADM file configurations” on page 17
• “Recovery methods” on page 17
• “Backups” on page 21
• “Configurations in the Rescue and Recovery Windows environment” on page 27
• “Configurations in the Rescue and Recovery Predesktop Area” on page 30
• “Log files” on page 52
Note: Make sure that the system is connected to an ac power adapter before initiating a backup, restore,
rejuvenate, or archive procedure. Failure to do so can result in data loss or an irretrievable system failure.
XML and ADM file configurations
Configurations for the Rescue and Recovery program are done with the XML file, through the registry, and
with Active Directory. Once the XML file is customized and installed, settings for the Rescue and Recovery
program are managed with the registry or Active Directory.
For more information, see the XML/ADM Supplement inside the ThinkVantage
Technologies Administrator Tools, which can be downloaded from the following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVAN-ADMIN#rnr
Recovery methods
Within this section, you will find information for restore types and recovery methods such as rejuvenation
and custom recovery. The following methods are used for restoring files:
• “Single file restore” on page 17
• “File rescue” on page 18
• “Operating system and applications restore” on page 18
• “Rejuvenation” on page 18
• “Full restore” on page 19
• “Custom recovery” on page 19
Notes:
1. The Rescue and Recovery program cannot capture cached credentials for a domain user after a restore
operation.
2. The Rescue and Recovery program cannot restore partitions that are created and placed physically
before the system drive.
Single file restore
The single file restore operation prompts the user for the Backup Storage location, and then the user selects
a backup. The Rescue and Recovery program will display files that the user is authorized to access. The
user then selects the files, folders, or both to be restored and the system will restore them to their original
locations.
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