backup server tutorial
TRANSCRIPT
1
Backup Server TutorialBackup Server Tutorial
Freeman Group MeetingSeptember 8, 2009
Victor Kusuma
2
OutlineOutline• Why new server?• Your account• Connecting to the
server– Windows Share– Web Interface
• Remote Desktop and File Server
•Dell PowerEdge T105•Athlon X2, 2.3 GHz•4 GB RAM•160 GB primary SATA HD•500 GB storage SATA HD•Gigabit (1000 Mbps) ethernet•550 W APC UPS
3
Why new server?Why new server?• Jazz is getting old• Take advantage of new hardware
performance– 2nd gen SATA HD: ~100 MB/s throughput– Gigabit ethernet: 1000 Mbps, or ~100 MB/s
• Unfortunately, network is limited to 100 Mbps in CEER
• Modern operating system– Configured for security and low maintenance– Web-based administration– Can be accessed using traditional Windows share
or web-based interface
4
Your accountYour account• Contact your server admin for username and
standard password– You must log in to the server to set a personal
password
• Use any Windows, Mac or Linux system to access your folder
• Server name is pdms.ces.utexas.edu• You have default access to two folders:
– pdms.ces.utexas.edu/(username): Personal folder (read/write files, others cannot access)
– pdms.ces.utexas.edu/common: Common folder (read/write files, other valid users can also see)
• Your personal folder has a quota of 20 GB
5
Windows file share: Windows Windows file share: Windows ExplorerExplorer
• Procedure is similar to connecting to Jazz: mount directory as a network drive
• Start --> Run, then type in \\pdms.ces.utexas.edu\(username) or \common
6
Windows file share: Windows Windows file share: Windows ExplorerExplorer
• Share will appear as regular folder - use Explorer for file operations
• Please don’t delete the hidden .files!– Hide them using Tools
--> Folder Options
• Access /common folder by typing \\pdms.ces.utexas.edu\common
7
Windows file share: MappingWindows file share: Mapping• For more permanent access, map the drive
• Shares will appear as a drive letter in Explorer
8
Windows file share: Allway Windows file share: Allway SyncSync
• Allway Sync allows you to synchronize and backup files automatically
• Can use network share, but must login beforehand…
9
Windows file share: Allway Windows file share: Allway SyncSync
• … alternatively, you can map first, thus automatically mounting the network share during startup.
10
Windows file share: Windows file share: DisconnectingDisconnecting
• One login name per Windows session
• You must log out of all shares to connect as another user!
11
Windows file share: MacWindows file share: Mac• Mount folders from Finder: Connect
to Server… (Command+K)• Type smb://pdms.ces.utexas.edu/
12
Windows file share: MacWindows file share: Mac• Common is displayed by default, but not accessible
• Authenticate, then login to see and access either Common or Personal Folder
• Do not delete the hidden .files!
• Recommended file synching utility: FileSync (http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/FileSync.shtml)
13
Web interface: UserminWeb interface: Usermin• New feature for this server!• You need:
– Modern web browser and internet connection– Java runtime (http://www.sun.com/java)– Your username and password
14
Web interface: UserminWeb interface: Usermin• Connecting procedure
– Type into your browser: https://pdms.ces.utexas.edu:20000/– Accept server certificate– Log in, select File Manager from the menu
• You can change your password from Usermin - please do this frequently, and use strong password
15
Common FolderCommon Folder
• /common folder contains a mirror of Common Files on Remote Desktop (common.ces.utexas.edu)
• Read/write access for everyone to add common files of interest
• Common will synchronize files with PDMS every midnight, so content will be exactly the same
16
Questions?Questions?