NSave
Table of Contents
Introduction to “NSave for Desktops” 2
CPP Installation Instructions 3
Backing up your Computer 8
Restoring Files to your Computer 10
Settings 13
History 14
Introduction to “NSave for Desktops”
NSave is a service provided by Information Services that utilizes the software program CPP (CrashPlanPro). CPP is one of the most widely acclaimed backup solutions that can be deployed across an institution. To make the system as user friendly as possible, Information Services has customized this particular offering for common “desktop” computer systems within UNL. Highlights of this system include:
n Very convenient way to back up your critical data files on your personal computer.
n No need to worry about changing tapes, Full or Incremental backups, tape rotation policies, broken tape drives, or off-site storage.
n Users can retrieve their files on their own, anytime day or night. If assistance is required, however, trained support staff are available during normal University hours of operation. n Erased files can be retrieved up to 6 months from the date they were erased.
CPP Installation Instructions
The following instructions will guide you through the process required to install CPP on your desktop computer. Please review the instructions before beginning, and if you are not
comfortable with any phase of the installation, please ask for assistance. Simple questions will be answered by the NSave Support Specialist. If you desire, an NSave Support Specialist will install this product for you for a $10 charge. Contact the NSave Support Specialist at 402-472-6843.
1. Minimum System Requirements for CPP version 3.7.0.
In order to use CPP, you will need a computer that meets the following requirements: n A 1 GHZ+ x86-64 CPU running, 2.6.13 or newer
n 250 MB of available disk space. n 1 GB of memory.
n A connection to UNL’s computer network.
2. Begin CPP Installation
A. Using Mozilla Firefox go to the URL address: http://nsave.unl.edu/selfinstall. Click on the Linux Installer. If you are using a different browser and need assistance in
downloading the installation program contact the NSave Support Specialist at 402-472-6843.
B. Select to save the file instead of opening.
C. Once you have downloaded the installer you will need to unzip the file. From a terminal window navigate to the directory where your download files are, you will see a file called CrashPlanPROe_Linux.tgz. Run the following command
tar xzvf CPPLinux-Installer.tgz.
_______________________________________________________________________________ D. Once the files are extracted you will need to run the installer. Type in the
command:
sh ./install.sh
F. You will have to read the end user license agreement and agree to it before the installation will begin.
G. After agreeing to the EULA a series of prompts will appear regarding where to install CrashPlan. Select the defaults unless you want different directories selected. There will be a selection summary of your choices. If the selections are correct answer y to continue.
H. The install will begin. You will be prompted to press enter to complete the installation.
J. The Create account window will open. You will need to enter your First Name, Last Name, and your myunl/Active Directory username and password.
3. You are Finished.
You have now successfully completed the installation of CPP.
4. Important Note.
As part of your NSave participation, you have been added to an NSave electronic mailing
Backing Up Your Computer
A. Your computer will automatically backup once a day. If you want to back up a certain file (s) manually you will need to open the CPP program. To open the program click on the CPP icon on the desktop.
B. When the program opens you will be at the Backup window. To back up a certain directory or file(s) click on Change and expand the arrow next to the hard drive name and you will see a list of the directories and file(s) on the drive.
C. Once you find the directory or file(s) you want to backup click in the box in front of it so it is selected. The program will start scanning for those files and then run the backup.
When the backup is complete you will need to change the selection backup to the local hard drive (s) and Save the change. So when your daily scheduled backup runs it backs up every directory and file(s) on your computer.
Restoring Files to Your Computer
The following examples step you through the most common way of restoring a few files. If you don’t feel comfortable restoring the files yourself, or need to restore as many files as possible (perhaps your hard drive went bad), contact the NSave Support Specialist at (402) 472-6843.
A. Click on the CrashPlanPro icon in your system tray or from the hard drive select the Applications folder then the CPP icon.
B. The CPP program will open and you will be at the Backup window, click on Restore below
Backup
D. If you do not know where the file(s) is located you can search for the file by name. Type in the name and then click on the search icon to start the search. When the file(s) is found select the ones to restore by clicking in the box in front of them so they are selected.
F. To select an older version click on most recent. A window will open a calendar so you can select the date you want the file(s) restored from.
