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Use the TSM Restore facility to obtain a copy of a backed up file from the TSM server.

If you are restoring after a system compromise or crash, see the tips at the end of this article.

1. Obtain the Mac OS X Administrator name and password for use during restoration.
2. Go to Applications>Tivoli Storage Manager, and open TSM Tools for Administrators.
   Result: The TSM Tools for Administrators window opens asking you to select an application.
3. Make sure Tivoli Storage Manager is selected and click OK.
   Result: The Authenticate window opens requiring you to enter the OS X Administrator name and password.
4. Enter the Administrator name and password.
   Result: The main TSM window appears.
5. Select Restore.
   Result: The Restore window appears, showing file sizes and critical dates including the date the file was last backed up.
   
    
6. Identify the files and folders you want to restore. Start at File Level, and click the triangles to view the contents of the folders. Files are listed by name, but you can sort them by size or date by clicking on the appropriate column heading.
    
7. Click the checkbox by each file or folder you want to restore and then click Restore.
   Note: A file will not be restored if you just highlight it. You must click the checkbox.
   Result: The Restore Destination screen appears.
   
    
8. Decide where you want to restore the files:
   • Original location: If you choose to restore a file to its original location and a version of the file exists there, you are asked whether you want to replace an existing version with the restored version.
   • Following location: If you prefer to restore the files to a different location, click Following location, then select a location using the Select button.
9. Click Restore again.
   Result: The Task List window appears, showing the number of files inspected. The lower section shows the name of eachfile being restored, and a progress bar for each file restoration.
   
   
   Task List Buttons
   
   Stop
   Stop a restore. A slight delay occurs before the restore stops.
   
   Details
   Open the Restore Report (Detailed Status Report) window -- view elapsed time, data transfer rates, and the number of files restored.
   
   
   
   (Collapse)
   Toggle to hide or reveal the names of files being restored and the progress bar for individual file restoration. The expanded area is blank until a file is being transferred to your computer from the TSM server.
   
10. When the message "Restore completed" appears, click OK.
    Note: Do not leave the machine unattended for long periods during a restore. User interaction may be required, and the process may abort if no response is made within a certain time.

Restoring After a System Compromise or Crash

You'll need to do the following:

1. Reinstall your operating system, and obtain a browser and certificates.
    
2. Obtain virus protection software and system updates as needed, and scan your machine.
3. Download and install TSM.
4. Restore all critical files as soon as possible, before doing a backup. The reason is that a backup puts all files not yet restored in the inactive or "deleted" categories, and these unrestored files will be discarded in 30 or 60 days, respectively.
5. If you are signed up for scheduled backups, configure the TSM Scheduler.
   
   Contact the Service Desk if you need more advice about the restoration. process.