We use similar techniques but find the remote control of a users machine
is the best way.

I can't figure out why IBM doesn't give the administrator more robust
restore tools that enable the administrator the ability to view the
clients backed up files from the administrative gui and having the
ability to do an easy restore. This would be a big bonus for those of us
doing netware restores also. This isn't rocket science.

That's our opinion, we welcome yours!
CR


__________________________
Cris Robinson
Sr. Telecommunications Analyst
Technical Support
Liberty Mutual Insurance
cris.robinson AT libertymutual DOT com
(603) 431-8400 Ext. 54837


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Thompson [SMTP:thompsod AT USAA DOT COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 12:00 PM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Re: Win NT Remote Restores
>
> Gavin,
>
>  There are currently 4 methods to do remote restores that I am aware
> of:
>  1) Use a remote control software package to gain access to the
> machine's
> desktop.  We use Remotely Possible 32 in our shop with good results.
>
>  2) Run the backup client software on machine A, but using machine B's
> nodename.  To actually restore to machine B you must redirect that
> machine's hard drive to machine A.  We use this technique most often.
> We
> have a little visual basic program to initiate the backup client
> software
> with the -nodename that we pass it.  We also have administrative
> accounts
> on our domains.  This allows us to redirect any administrative shares
> like
> C$ etc.  The main disadvantage is that you should not use this
> technique
> for large restores as it adds extra network overhead.
>
> 3)  ADSM Webshell interface.  As you know, this is not really a great
> option at the
>     current code level.
>
> 4) Schedule it and use the adsm client in sched mode.
>
> Good luck,
>   Dan T.
> ----------
> > From: Gavin Ring <Gavin.Ring AT ALCATEL.COM DOT AU>
> > To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> > Subject: Win NT Remote Restores
> > Date: Sunday, November 09, 1997 8:29 PM
> >
> > How can I initate a restore to machine A (Win NT) from machine B
> (Win NT)
> > ??.
> >
> > I know I can start a restore via the scheduler but this is not the
> most
> > desirable or most practical of methods.
> >
> > There must be a way to start a restore remotely without having to be
> > physically sitting in front of the machine......
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Gavin