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Chapter 8 Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery entails creating the files you need to recover a Snap Server's configuration information, such as network and RAID configurations, as well as volume-specific information, such as ACLs and quota settings. It also includes what to do if all access to the data on a Snap Server is cut off due to a hardware or software failure. Focus is placed on the procedures for: • Reinstalling the Snap Server operating system • Restoring the server to its original configuration with data intact These files are then used to restore any Snap Server to its original state. Topics in Disaster Recovery Management: • Backing Up Server and Volume Settings • Backing Up the NetVault Database Directory • Recovering the NetVault Database • Disaster Recovery Procedural Overview Backing Up Server and Volume Settings In addition to backing up the data stored on the Snap Server, you may also back up its system and volume settings. The Maintenance > Disaster Recovery screen allows you to create the files you need to restore these settings: • Server-specific settings such as network, RAID, volume and share configurations, local user and group lists, snapshot schedules, and EDR Management Console settings (if applicable). • Volume-specific settings such as ACLs, extended attributes, and quota settings Snap Server Administrator Guide 101