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Restore from backup
Hi,
I have automated backup running on my ReadyNAS 2100 (Radiator 4.2.31), which creates a single backup file (Using RSYNC to another ReadyNAS).
How do I restore from this file to retreive a specific folder, or can I mount this file somehow to extract the folder i need?
Bazstad01 wrote:
Looks like I'm screwed then, but many thanks for the help and the links provided.
Well, you could try using the iSCSI initiator to connect to the destination LUN of the rsync backup job. You have nothing to lose, and it's possible you'll be able to get the file(s) you are looking for.
For future reference, the best approaches are to use ReadyDR (on OS 6 NAS), or to run backup software on the server that is using the LUN to back up the files that are in it.
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@Bazstado01
Welcome to the Community!
You should be able to access your Backup from the Destination NAS. If you have access, it should be available within it's shared folder. Is the destination NAS on a remote location? If so, you may want to get access to it via VPN or ReadyCloud if it's an OS 6 unit.
HTH
Regards
ReadyNAS backup jobs don't work as you describe - they copy over files to a destination folder, not to an single file.
If you aren't using the built in backup jobs, then it'd be helpful to get more details on what you are using.
Forgot to mention, the backup source is an ISCSI LUN, does this make a difference to the file created?
Yes, it does make a difference: Strongly doubt the replicated container file can be re-purposed as an iSCSI LUN.
Look here: https://kb.netgear.com/24659/Why-Replicating-iSCSI-LUN-s-is-not-possible-on-ReadyNAS-OS-6 (sigh, you can ignore the ReadyData hint - these systems are no longer available).
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