HP Data Protector Express Basic-Software - Manual (Page 76)

3. Select the machine for which to prepare the bootable CD/DVD. The bootable CD/DVD is customized
for that machines specific operating system and device drivers.
4. Select the a CD drive or writable DVD drive available to create the bootable CD/DVD.
5. Click the Start Recording to create the bootable CD/DVD. During the creation, which can take some
time, the status information and a progress bar is displayed in the Status Information area the screen.
NOTE:
If you have trouble creating the bootable media directly from Data Protector Express you can save the
boot image to a file and burn it to optical media using another burning program by checking the Save
the Disaster Recovery image to file box instead.
6. As soon as you create the media, we recommend that you test the disaster recovery media on a test
computer see Testing Disaster Recovery Media . After the test is successful, store the CD or DVD.
If you have several machines connected to the Data Protector Express management domain, create a
bootable CD or DVD for each machine.
TIP:
Consider making duplicate bootable media for use in case the primary bootable media is unavailable or
damaged.
When to create new bootable media
Your bootable media may become obsolete whenever any of the following occurs:
1. You update your operating system by installing a service pack, update or other software.
2. You add or remove hardware from your computer.
3. You change the configuration of your disk drives, for example, adding or removing volumes or
partitions.
Therefore, we recommend that you create new bootable media anytime you change the environment.
Testing Disaster Recovery Media
We recommend that you test your disaster recovery media before you have to rely on it following a
disaster. We also recommend that you create additional bootable media in case your new hardware
configuration does not support your original bootable media.
For example, if you create a bootable CD or DVD, but your new hardware does not support booting from CD
or DVD, you should also create an alternate set of bootable media like a REV storage device or other media.
To test your disaster recovery media, perform the following steps. You will not lose any data on your
system. This procedure is completely safe.
1. Make a full backup of your system and create bootable media as directed in Create full backup .
2. Shut down your system as normal.
3. If you are using a bootable CD or DVD:
a. Insert the disaster recovery CD or DVD into your computer.
b. Turn on your computer.
c. Perform any special steps for booting your computer from CD or DVD. (Refer to your system
documentation.)
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