Backup
GENERAL INFORMATION
MVZ backup services are available for both PC and Mac users. Backed up data is currently stored on the Xserver, which itself is automatically backed up on a nightly basis. By default, you have 5 GB of storage space. (Alternatively, you may purchase and backup to an external hardrive that connects directly to your computer.)
PC BACKUPS
Backing up to the Xserver requires 2 steps: Getting an Xserver account and connecting your computer to the Xserver by mapping a network drive. After that, you can manually backup data to your account or automate it using the Backup utility on your computer (described below).
1) Click 'Start', click 'My Network Places', click 'Entire Network', and then double-click 'Microsoft Windows Network'.
2) Double-click the 'MVZ-XSERVER' domain.
3) Double-click 'XSERVER'.
4) You should now see your home directory on the Xserver, which is named after your login name.
5) Next, right-click your home directory on the Xserver, and then click 'Map Network Drive'.
6) Finally, in the Map Network Drive dialog box, click the drive letter 'H', and then specify that you want to reconnect every time you log on to your computer.
Your computer is now connected to your home directory on the Xserver through the 'H' drive on your computer. To manually backup data, simply drag files onto the 'H' drive. To keep your backups organized, double-click the 'H' drive and create a 'Backup' folder in the 'Documents' folder and copy your files there.
You can manually backup data to your Xserver account, or automate it using the Backup utility on your computer.
1) Open the 'Backup' program (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup).
2) Create a new backup job using the backup wizard.
3) Select your 'H' drive as the backup destination. (The 'H' drive should be mapped to your home directory on the Xserver.)
4) Set a backup schedule that's convenient.
MAC BACKUPS
Backing up to the Xserver requires 2 steps: Getting an Xserver account and connecting your computer to the Xserver. After that, you can manually backup data to your account(described below).
1) From the Desktop click 'Go' and select 'connect to server.'
2) Where it says server address enter 'support.mvz.berkeley.edu' and click 'connect.'
3) In the window that pops up select 'Registered User' enter your user name and password and then click 'OK'. (Note: to avoid this step in the future check the box at the bottom that says 'save user name and password.')
4) From the list of volumes select your shortname used for connecting to the Xserver.
If you wish to avoid the preceding steps in the future do steps 5 and 6 if not skip to step 7.
5)Click the 'apple' and select 'System Preferences.'Under 'System' click 'Accounts' select your account, then click 'Login Items.'
6)Click the "+" sign on the bottom of the page and select the icon of the volume titled you selected in step 4(example: 'elliottscales') to add it.
7) Click on the icon 'yourname' on the desktop and select which ever file you wish to backup to, you can backup to the 'Documents,' 'Desktop,''Movies' 'Music' or 'Pictures' folders.(Note: to backup files simply drag them to the folder of your choice.)