When booting the computer using the Linux bare metal media, the Hot Bare Metal interface displays. This permits the restore of an existing client or allows information to be viewed regarding the configuration of the system’s disks and file systems. These menu options are available:
| • | Test - It is strongly recommended that the bare metal test be performed once the client boots using the media. This can be done by selecting the Test option from the main menu. These tests establish a network connection to the backup system. After successfully testing bare metal media, store it in a safe location. |
| • | Restore - To restore your file system in the event of a disaster, select Restore > Smart Restore. This process automatically performs all necessary steps to set up the disk. Restore > Prepare Disks formats the disks. Your server is rebooted after the format is complete. Restore > Make Disk Bootable prepares the disk to be bootable and should be selected upon completion of the restore. |
| • | View Info - Using the View Information menu permits review of the mounted file systems, the file system table, mount points, disk partition information, the hosts, and the network routes. |
| • | Utilities - This option enables you to check the file systems on your disks, mount or unmount file systems, change the client, system, and gateway IP address, and execute the UNIX shell. |
| • | Exit - Select Exit to exit the Linux hot bare metal menu and reboot your server. |