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restore the Power Manager database if needed. The backup file is named
dsviewPluginBackup.zip by default, but you may also append the date and time to the end of
the backup filename.
Once this task is added, you may run it on demand at any time; see Running tasks manually on
page 382.
NOTE: Power management features require the Power Manager plug-in. For more information about using
power management, see the Power Manager Plug-in help.
To add the task:
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click Tasks in the top navigation bar. The Tasks window will open.
3. Click Add. The Add Task Wizard will appear.
4. Select Restore Power Manager database from the drop-down menu. Type a 1-64 character
name for the task.
5. Select a time to run the task, then click Next. See Specifying when to run tasks on page
364.
6. The Specify Power Manager Restore Backup Properties window will open.
a. Type the directory location from which to retrieve the backup file, which must be a
logical or mapped drive on the DSView 3 server. The directory name must be entered
in case sensitive text if your operating system supports case sensitive filenames.
b. If the specified directory location is a network path that requires a login, enable the
Login required to access shared drive location checkbox. Then type the username and
password and confirm the password of a user account that has read/write access to the
network share location.
c. If the backup file is encrypted, enable the Backup File is encrypted checkbox, then
type a password to unlock the encrypted file.
7. Click Finish.
Running tasks manually
Although tasks are scheduled to run at particular times using the Add Task Wizard, you may
run an existing task at any time.
To manually run tasks:
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click Tasks in the top navigation bar. The Tasks window will open.
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