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Chapter 3. Configurations
This chapter provides information that you will need to configure Rescue and
Recovery for your enterprise. Within this chapter, you will find the following
topics:
v “XML and ADM file configurations”
v “Recovery methods”
v “Backups” on page 23
v “Rescue and Recovery in the Windows environment” on page 28
v “Working with the Predesktop Area” on page 31
v “Log files” on page 51
XML and ADM file configurations
Configurations for Rescue and Recovery are done with the XML file, through the
registry, and with Active Directory. Once the XML file is customized and installed,
settings for Rescue and Recovery are managed with the registry or Active
Directory. For more information, see the accompanying ThinkVantage Technologies
XML/ADM Supplement for the deployment guide located on the ThinkVantage
Technologies Administrator Tools page:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVAN-ADMIN#tvsu
Recovery methods
Within this section, you will find information for restore types and recovery
methods such as rejuvenation, custom recovery, and express repair. The following
methods are used for restoring files:
v “Single file restore”
v “File rescue”
v “Operating system and applications” on page 18
v “Rejuvenation” on page 18
v “Full restore” on page 19
v “Custom recovery” on page 19
v “Express Repair” on page 22
v “Factory content/Image Ultra Builder” on page 23
Note: Rescue and Recovery cannot capture cached credentials for a domain user
after a restore.
Single file restore
Single file restore prompts the user for the Backup Storage location, and then the
user selects a backup. Rescue and Recovery will display files that the user is
authorized to access. The user then selects the files, folders, or both to be restored
and the system will restore them to their original locations.
File rescue
File rescue used before restore, prompts the user for the backup storage location
and then the user selects a backup. Rescue and Recovery will display the files that
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