These are the 4 commands we use to restore a 2003 system
dsmc restore "{SYSTEM STATE}winnt\system32\catroot\*" c:\winnt\system32\ 
-sub=yes -rep=all
dsmc restore %systemdrive%\* -sub=yes -rep=all
dsmc restore systemstate
dsmc restore systemservices

add to each line
 pitt=HH:MM pitd=MM/DD/YYYY

We have successfully restored earlier dates.  It is a good idea to restore 
everything from the same time.

There is an IBM article that has the commands needed to restore various 
Windows.  Just can't remember the number...

Andy Huebner

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of 
Lee, Gary D.
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:53 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: [ADSM-L] Restore systemstate troubles

Had a server crash while I was on vacation.
Got the call but, didn't have my docs with me.  Tried to talk them through 
restoring systemstate to different dates before the crash, but never found any 
version but the last backed up one.
Used the gui only.

1. Is it possible to restore an earlier version of the systemstate?
2. How is that done?

Tried looking at the help, and in the client user guide, but found nothing 
there.

Thanks for any help.


Gary Lee
Senior System Programmer
Ball State University
phone: 765-285-1310



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