User manual

About GFI Backup GFI Backup 2011  1
1 About GFI Backup
1.1 Introduction
The GFI Backup Agent is the user-side component of GFI Backup for SMB and apart from
providing the backup, restore and monitoring functions that are administered by the systems
administrator, enables users to set up their own backups, restores and sync tasks. This
gives users an additional tool with which to safeguard data stored on their local computer.
1.2 Using this manual
This user manual is a comprehensive guide aimed at assisting you in configuring and using
GFI Backup. It builds on the instructions in the GFI Backup „Getting Start Guide‟ and
„Administration and Configuration Manual‟.
GFI Backup documentation is available from: Online manuals
This manual contains the following chapters:
CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1
About GFI Backup
Introduces this manual and gives basic information on how to use it.
Chapter 2
GFI Backup Agent Console
Describes the options available in GFI Backup Agent Console.
Chapter 3
Workstation backups
Describes the available options when GFI Backup Agent is licensed as workstation,
including how to configure, execute and restore backups.
Chapter 4
Server backups
Describes the available options when GFI Backup Agent is licensed as server, including
how to configure, execute and restore backups.
Chapter 5
Tape backup and restore
Describes how to configure, execute and restore backups to tape drive.
Chapter 6
Synchronization tasks
Describes how you can use GFI Backup to create tasks that synchronize data between
two locations.
Chapter 7
Customizing GFI Backup
Describes how you can customize GFI Backup to suit particular system administrator
needs and requirements.
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting and support
Provides you with all the necessary information on how to deal with troubleshooting any
problems encountered while using GFI Backup. Also provides extensive support
information.
Chapter 9
Glossary
Defines technical terms used within GFI Backup
Chapter 10
Appendix 1 - System tray options
Describes the functions accessible from the GFI Backup system tray icon.