HP LX195 HP LX195 MediaSmart Server - User Guide - Page 146

HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide However, because of the state of the system prior to the recovery, not all data may be able to be recovered or integrated into the folder structure. All system settings, such as User Accounts and settings, are also lost during server recovery. You will need to recreate them. Factory Reset clears all system settings, such as User Accounts and settings. You will need to recreate them. Additionally, all data on the drives is lost. Factory Reset does not remove data from the drives; instead it allows the existing data to be overwritten. To ensure that your data can never be accessed, use a "shredder" program that overwrites the hard drives with random numbers or meaningless data. Choosing Server Recovery or Factory Reset Choose Server Recovery if Choose Factory Reset if The server operating system has been The partition data on the other storage corrupted drives is corrupted A disk is replaced - partition data on other You are giving away or selling the server. storage drives are okay If you have lost your password The server's system drive has been replaced Performing a Server Recovery or Factory Reset Important Turn off firewall and anti-virus software on your computer prior to starting server recovery. See the documentation that came with the firewall or anti-virus software for more information. Additionally, if the server is some distance from the computer you are using for Server Recovery or Factory Reset, it may be more convenient to move the server near the computer. 1. If the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center is open on your computer, close it before proceeding. 2. Insert the Server Recovery Disc into a DVD drive in a computer connected to the network by an Ethernet cable. The Server Recovery program automatically starts. 140