Installation and automatic backup

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In order to be able to use the backup and archive system ISP (IBM Storage Protect), a prior application is necessary (see Applying for backup service: Instructions and notes).

A prerequisite for the subsequent use of the backup service is that the computer is connected to the university's data network.

After you have received authorization to use the backup service, it is necessary to install and set up client software (IBM Storage Protect) on your computer. You will find the instructions for the respective operating system linked below:

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We provide comprehensive instructions here to make installation as easy as possible. Please also consult the README and help files of the installation programs for additional support.

In the following sections, you will learn how to prepare and configure your backup software for initial use and which data should be backed up.

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This introduction provides a basic overview and is not comprehensive. For detailed instructions and all functions of the software, we recommend the online documentation from the manufacturer Tivoli. Quick setup guides are available for the following systems:

If you have selected automatic data backup in your application, it is necessary to make some settings in the backup client.

You will find instructions for the respective operating systems under the following links: