Using Colorado Backup for DOS

This chapter lists step-by-step procedures for the most commonly performed backup tasks. Read this chapter if you installed Colorado Backup for DOS. 

The following procedures assume that you have already installed your tape drive and backup software. If you have not, first follow the instructions in the Installation Guide that came in the tape-drive box.

Making Your First Backup

Let's get started making your first backup right away. You will be making what's called a Total Backup, that is, everything on your C: hard drive will be copied to your tape. A Total Backup is the most commonly performed backup command. It ensures that your entire hard drive can be restored in case you lose data due to a sudden power failure, software problem, mechanical failure, or user mistake.

To make a Total Backup:

1. You will need one formatted tape. If the tape does not say "formatted" or "preformatted", you must format it first; see the section "Preparing a Tape for Use".
2. Insert the tape into the tape drive. After the tape is inserted, you will hear the sound of the tape being wound back and forth. These sounds indicate that the tape drive is finding the beginning of the tape, determining the tape's length and format, and positioning the read/write head.
3. To start the Colorado Backup software, at the DOS prompt, type CD \TAPE and press ENTER. (If you changed the default directory name, type that directory name instead of TAPE.)
4. Type TAPE and press ENTER. The Main Menu appears.
5. From the Main menu, select Backup. The Backup menu appears.
6. From the Backup menu, select Total. The first Total Backup screen appears.
7. To back up your entire hard drive, type its drive letter.
8. Select OK. A screen showing the number of files and the number of kilobytes (Kbytes) that will be backed up will appear. Then the next Total Backup screen appears.
9. Each backup that you make is saved on tape as a volume. Type a name in the Volume title field to help you remember what the backup contains. A good volume title would include the type of backup (Total in this case) the letter of the hard drive you are backing up, what computer is being backed up, and any other information you want to include. For example, you might type Total C: Accounting.
10. Select Backup Now to start the backup. The Operation screen appears.
11. When the backup is finished, the Percent Completed guage will show 100%.
12. Select OK.
13. From the Backup menu, select Cancel. The Main menu returns.
14. Remove the tape from the tape drive, label it, and store it in a safe place.

Ensuring a Reliable Backup

The Compare command reads the files that were backed up, compares them to the files on your hard drive, and verifies that they are identical. This procedure ensures that you will be able to restore the files if you ever need to. By comparing files, you can also verify that your hardware and software are correctly installed.

In this section we will do a Total Compare, that is, everything in a certain tape volume (or backup) will be compared to the hard drive.

To do a Total Compare:
1. Insert a tape into the tape drive.
2. Start the Colorado Backup software. The Main menu appears.
3. From the main menu, select Compare. The compare menu appears.
4. From the Compare menu, select Total. The first Compare Tape screen appears.
5. Highlight the volume, or backup, that contains the files that you want to compre by clicking on its name with your mouse or by pressing arrow keys.
6. Select OK. The Comapre Tape screen appears:
7. Type the letter fo the drive that contains the files to compare.
8. Select OK. The Operation screen appears.
9. When the Compare is finished, the Percent Completed guage will show 100%. 
10. Select OK.
11. From the Compare Tape screen, select Cancel.
12. From the Compare menu, select Cancel. The Main menu returns.
13. Remove the tape from the tape drive and store it in a safe place.

Making Compare Automatic

In this section, we show you haw to perform a compare each time you make a backup.

To automatically compare after backup up:
1. Select Options from the menu bar by clicking on it with the mouse or by pressing ALT+O.
2. Select Software Setups by clicking on it or by pressing ALT+S. The Software Setups screen appears:
3. Mark the Auto compare check box by clicking on it with your mouse or by using the ARROW keys, then the SPACEBAR.
4. Select OK. This option will remain set until you change it.

Backing Up Specific Files

Sometimes you may want to back up only certain files rather than your entire hard drive. Backing up a few selected files is convenient if you want to transfer files from one computer to another. For example, perhaps you want to take work home from the office or send a large desktop publishing file to a service bureau for high-quality output.

Another reason to back up only a few selected files is to free up space on your hard drive. This process is called archiving. Archiving is copying files that you no longer use from your hard drive to tape. The copied files can then be deleted from your hard drive to provide disk space. And, if you find that you ever need the archived file in the future, it can be easily restored from the tape. When archiving, designate a special tape, one that you don't do your regular backups on and label it or write protect it (see the literature that came with the tape cartridge for instructions on how to write protect it).

To back up specific files:

1.  Insert a tape into the tape drive.
2.  Start the Colorado Backup software. The Main menu appears.
3.  From the Main menu, select Backup. The Backup menu appears.
4.  From the Backup menu, choose Selective.
5.  Type the letter of the drive you want to back up.
6.  Select OK. A screen with the file and kilobyte count appears. 
7.  Select, or tag, the directories and files you wish to back up.  An arrow will appear next to each tagged file or directory. Read the section below for tagging hints or continue with Step 8.

Tagging Hints

To  tag a file with the mouse: Click on the filename with the right mouse button
To tag a file with the keyboard: Use arrow keys to move around on the screen, then press SPACEBAR

To tag a directory including all files and subdirectories 
With a mouse: Click on the directory name with the right mouse button
With the keyboard: Use arrow keys to move around on the screen, then press SPACEBAR 

To tag all files and directories at the current level and below:
With the mouse: Click on the Tag/Untag All button
With the keyboard: Press T

To tag files by date or by using wildcard characters (* and ?)
With the mouse: Click on the Wildcard Tag button
With the keyboard: Press W

Display the contents of a directory
With the mouse: Click on the directory name to highlight it, then click on the Down Dir button
With the keyboard: Use arrow keys to highlight the directory, then press D or -

Move up a level in the directory tree
With the mouse: Click on the Up Dir button
With the keyboard: Press U or +

8.  When you are done tagging files, select OK. The Selective Backup screen appears.
9.  Each backup that you make is saved on tape as a volume. Type a name in the "Volume title:" field. A good volume title would include the type of backup (Selective in this case), the letter of the hard drive you are backing up, what computer is being backed up, and any other information you want to include. For example, you might type "Selective C: Accounting".
10.  Select Backup Now. The Operation screen appears.
11.  When the backup is finished, the Percent Completed gauge will show 100%.
12.  Select OK.
13. From the Backup menu, select Cancel. The Main menu returns.

Restoring Files to Your Hard Drive

When you accidentally delete a file, transfer work to another computer, or need to retrieve an earlier version of a file that you have archived, you'll do a Restore. Restoring is the process of copying files from a tape to your hard drive. The files will be restored to the same place on your hard drive and will contain the same information as they did when they were last backed up. 

Sometimes you will only be restoring one file; at other times you may need to restore all the files as in the case of a hard drive crash. In this section we will be restoring selected files or directories, the most common type of restore.

To restore selected files or directories:

1.  Insert the tape that contains the files you want to restore into the tape drive.
2.  Start Colorado Backup. The Main menu appears.
3.  From the Main menu, select Restore.
4.  From the Restore menu, choose Selective. The volume selection screen appears.
5.  Highlight the volume that contains the files you want to restore.
6.  Select OK. The Restore to Disk screen appears.
7.  Select, or tag, the files or directories that you want to copy to your hard drive. An arrow will appear next to each tagged file or directory. Read the next section for tagging hints or continue with Step 8.

To  tag a file with the mouse: Click on the filename with the right mouse button
To tag a file with the keyboard: Use arrow keys to move around on the screen, then press SPACEBAR

To tag a directory including all files and subdirectories 
With a mouse: Click on the directory name with the right mouse button
With the keyboard: Use arrow keys to move around on the screen, then press SPACEBAR 

To tag all files and directories at the current level and below:
With the mouse: Click on the Tag/Untag All button
With the keyboard: Press T

To tag files by date or by using wildcard characters (* and ?)
With the mouse: Click on the Wildcard Tag button
With the keyboard: Press W

Display the contents of a directory
With the mouse: Click on the directory name to highlight it, then click on the Down Dir button
With the keyboard: Use arrow keys to highlight the directory, then press D or -

Move up a level in the directory tree
With the mouse: Click on the Up Dir button
With the keyboard: Press U or +

8.  When you are done tagging files, select OK. The Restore to Disk screen appears.
9.  Type the letter of the hard drive where you want to restore the files.
10.  Select OK. The Operation Status screen appears. When the Restore is complete, the Percent Completed gauge shows 100%.
11.  Select OK. (Or, if there were errors, select the Error Log button.)
12.  From the Restore to Disk screen, select Cancel.
13.  From the Restore menu, select Cancel. The Main menu returns.

Viewing the Contents of a Tape

Just as you can view the contents of a disk using the DOS DIR command, you can also view the contents of a tape using Colorado Backup. You might want to view a tape's contents before restoring files in order to locate the files that you need or before erasing a tape.

To view the contents of a tape:

1.  Insert the tape to be viewed into the tape drive.
2.  From the menu bar, select View.
3.  Select the Tape Directory command. The View Tape Directory screen appears.
4.  Highlight the tape volume you want to view by clicking on it with the mouse or by using the UP-ARROW and DOWN-ARROW keys.
5.  Select the View Dir button. The View Volume Directory screen appears.
6.  When you are done viewing, select Cancel.
7.  On the View Tape Directory screen, select Cancel. The Main menu returns.

Preparing a Tape for Use

All tapes must be formatted before you use them for the first time. Formatting a tape takes from 30 minutes to five hours depending on your tape drive model, your floppy controller's speed, and the length of the tape. Preformatted tapes are ready for making backups immediately, saving you the time it takes to do a format. 

To prepare a tape for use:

1. Insert the tape that you want to use into the tape drive. 
2. Select Utilities from the menu bar.
3. Select Format. A warning appears.
4. Select OK to continue. 
5. Type a name for the tape. If you do not type a name, the software names the tape using the current time and date.
6. Select OK. The Operation screen appears. When done formatting, the Percent Completed gauge will show 100%.
7. Select OK. The Main menu appears. (Or, if errors occurred, select the Error Log button.)

Erasing a Tape

If you have a tape that contains data you no longer need, you can erase it and reuse it. This procedure usually takes less than a minute.

To erase a tape:

1. Insert the tape that you want to erase into the tape drive.
2. From the Utilities menu, select Quick Erase.
3. From the Quick Erase menu, select Total. A warning appears.
4. Select OK to continue with the Erase.
5. Type a name for the tape. If you don't type a name, the software names the tape using the current time and date.
6. Select OK. The Operation screen appears. When the Erase is done, the Percent Completed gauge will show 100%.
7. Select OK. The Main menu returns.

Automating Backups

Use the Scheduler feature if you want Colorado Backup to automatically perform tape operations for you.  For example, you can schedule a backup to occur every night at ten o'clock.  This not only ensures that you have a regular backup, but also gives you the flexibility to have backups performed when they will not interrupt your work schedule.  In addition to backups, you can also schedule the formatting of a tape, or the execution of a custom batch file that you provide.

Scheduler is able to run at pre-determined times (even when you are away from your desk) because it is a TSR (terminate and stay resident) program.  This means that Scheduler loads into your computer's memory and is available to perform an operation at any time you specify.  When you choose to install Scheduler, the appropriate lines for loading it into memory are automatically inserted into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Checking Whether Scheduler Is Installed

You must choose to install Scheduler; it is not installed by default. It is easy to check whether you installed Scheduler on your system. 

To verify whether Scheduler is installed: 

1. Select Utilities from the menu bar. 
2. If the word "Scheduler" appears greyed-out, it is not installed. 

Removing or Installing Scheduler

Scheduler is removed or installed by running the CONFIG program. De-installing Scheduler removes the lines added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file when it was installed.

To remove or install Scheduler:

1. Change to the directory where Colorado Backup for DOS is installed with the CD command. For example, if your software is in the \TAPE directory, the command would look like this: CD\TAPE
2. Type CONFIG and press ENTER.
3. Select Hardware Configuration to continue. Answer the dialog boxes as is appropriate for your system.
4. When the Scheduler screen appears, leave the box blank to remove Scheduler, or put an X in the box to install Scheduler. Click on OK.
5. You will need to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

Scheduling a Total Backup, Modified Backup or Format

Scheduling each of these operations is very similar.  Follow the same steps, but select the desired operation when appropriate.

To Schedule a Total Backup, Modified Backup or Format:
1. From the Utilities menu, select Scheduler. The Schedule List screen appears.
2. Click on New. The Schedule Item screen appears.
3. Choose Total, Modified or Format in the operation field.
4. Enter the drive you want to back up in the drive field. This step does not apply if you are scheduling a format.
5. Decide whether you want to schedule this operation one time or on a regular basis. 
6. To perform the operation once, click on Once in the Frequency field then enter the date the operation is to run. To specify a time, click on the Time field and type in the new time. To set up an ongoing schedule, click on Weekly, then click on the days of the week you want the operation to occur.
7. Click on OK when you have finished making selections. This returns you to the Scheduler List screen. Press OK to accept the schedule entries.

Before Scheduler Starts an Operation

Be sure a tape is inserted into the tape drive.
Scheduler will interrupt programs with a dialog box giving you an opportunity to start the operation at the designated time or postpone it for up to twenty four hours. However, if you do not respond within 30 seconds, the software will start the operation.

If you are running Windows when an operation is scheduled to begin, the computer will wait until you leave Windows, then start the operation.

Scheduling a Batch File

You can schedule custom batch files.  Name the batch file BATCH_X.BAT (where the X represents the line number of the batch file in the Schedule list screen).  For example, if you were going to schedule a batch file on the second line in the Schedule list screen, the batch file would be called BATCH_2.BAT. The batch file must be stored in the same directory as the tape software.

Customizing Colorado Backup

Customize your tape operations by selecting the performance options available to you in Software Setups.

To customize Colorado Backup:

1. From the Options menu, select Software Setups. The Software Setups screen appears.
This screen offers eight ways to customize your software operations:

Auto format - Automatically formats a tape prior to a backup operation. If a tape is unformatted, the format will be completed without warning.  However, if the software detects there may be data on a tape, or the tape is in an incompatible format, you will be prompted to continue before the format begins. 

Auto compare - Performs a second pass over each file written to tape to perform a byte by byte comparison to the original files. This option will not work on a linked tape operation.

Overwrite existing files during restore - The files on tape will overwrite files with the same name and path on the hard drive during a Restore operation.

Reset file archive attribute - The file archive attribute is a DOS attribute to mark files that have changed since they were last backed up. Colorado Backup uses this attribute to identify files to be included for Modified Files Only Backups. When selected, the file archive attribute is reset (all archive bits are erased) during the backup, so only files changed since that backup will be included in the next Modified Files Only Backup.

Concurrent mode - When on, the tape and disk run simultaneously using separate DMA channels. If you get "excessive retry" errors during tape operations, your computer may not support concurrent DMA operation. Turn this option off to eliminate the errors. Turning off this option slows tape drive performance. 

Append volume to tape - With this option on, volumes already on a tape are left intact and new volumes are added after the last volume. Volumes will be added until the capacity of the tape is reached. Turn the option off to erase all data on the tape before making a backup. 

Software data compression type - This option allows you to select what type of compression you want to use, if any:
None - Data will be written to tape uncompressed.
Optimize Space - This will compress your data by approximately 50%.
Optimize Time - This compresses your data on average by 40%, and it will take less time to complete your backup.

To change your data compression options, click on the current setting shown at the right of the "Software data compression type:" box. 
TIP: If you share your data with a non-Colorado Memory Systems tape drive user, do not use data compression. Our data compression may not be compatible with their tape drive.

File sort type - File sort options determine the order in which the files are selected and listed in a tape operation.
To change your file sort options, click on the current setting shown to the right of the "File sort type:" box. The sort options appear at the bottom of the screen. Place the cursor on the sort type of your choice.
No Sort - Files are displayed in the same order as they appear on the source disk.
Name - Files are displayed in alphabetical order by filename.
Extension - Files are displayed in alphabetical order by extension.

Date - Files are selected and displayed in chronological order of the file's origination or change date.

Use Command Line Operation

Running Colorado Backup from the command line instead of from the menu can, in some cases, speed up your backup depending on your computer and its configuration. 

How to Write Command Line Operations

Executing operations from the command line is simple. Each operation consists of the word TAPE, followed by the name of the operation, such as BACKUP. After the operation name you may add switches that further customize the operation, such as /J, which turns on data compression. Below are a few rules for writing command line operations:

The first word for any tape operation is always TAPE.

The second word is the name of the specific command, for instance TAPE BACKUP. A list of the commands begins after this section.

The third item in the command line is the name of the drive and/or file(s) to backup. It can include a drive letter, path or Wildcards. For example, TAPE BACKUP C:\*.* .

This is followed by the options. For instance, TAPE BACKUP C:\*.* /M would back up only the modified files. A list of the options also appears after this section.

The following section lists the available commands and command line options.

Tape Commands

TAPE BACKUP - Backs up hard drive to tape
TAPE COMPARE - Compares tape to hard drive
TAPE ERASE - Erases tape - available as Quick, Partial, or Secure erase.
TAPE FORMAT - Formats tape for use.
TAPE HELP - Displays available commands/ options 
TAPE RENAME - Renames a tape. Not available with PowerDAT or PowerTape drives.
TAPE RESTORE - Restores tape to hard drive.
TAPE RETENSION - Rewinds tape from end to end.
TAPE SEARCH - Provides directory of a tape volume.
TAPE SETUPS - Changes default settings
TAPE UNERASE - Restores data to a tape erased with Quick Erase. Tape cannot have been overwritten since erasure. 
TAPE VERIFY - Verifies that your tape is readable

Command Line Options

/A, /-A - Appends to (/A) or overwrites (/-A) tape
/B="filename" - Creates an error log
/C, /-C - Turns on (/C) or off (/-C) automatic compare
/D:mm-dd-[yy]yy - Performs action on files written on or after date
/F="filename" - Specifies files to back up
/H - Help 
/I - Turns off tape linking question. Option does not apply to PowerTape or PowerDAT.
/J, /-J - Turns on (/J) or off (/-J) data compression
/K, /-K - Optimize time (/K) or space (/-K) data compression
/L="password" - Turns on password protection
/M, /-M - Backs up only modified files (/M) or all files (/-M)
/N="tape name" - Assigns name to tape
/O, /-O - Turns on (/O) or off (/-O) file overwrite during restore
/P, /-P - Turns on (/P) or off (/-P) printing filenames to the screen
/Q, /-Q - Selects Quick (/Q) Security (/-Q) erase
 /R, /-R - Turns off (/R) or on (/-R) the reset archive attributes
/S, /-S - Includes subdirectories (/S) or only the specified path (/-S)
/T="comment" - Adds a comment or volume title to backup (44 letters)
/V=n - Specifies volume number
/W - Changes default settings
/Y /-Y - Disables System cache (/Y) or returns System cache (/-Y) to the original setting on 486 computers. Does not apply to PowerTape or PowerDAT.
/Z, /-Z - Automatically formats (/Z) an unformatted tape prior to a backup.

Example Commands 

Total Backup of C drive:
The following command will write over existing volumes on the tape and perform a Total Backup of drive C:, then compare the data on tape to the data on your drive.

TAPE BACKUP C:\*.* /-A /C

The /-A tells the tape drive to overwrite existing data on the tape.
The /C tells the tape drive to compare the data after making the backup.

Network total backup of F: and G: drives:

CD\TAPE 
ECHO * THIS WILL ERASE THE TAPE BEFORE THE BACKUP * 
TAPE BACKUP F:\*.* /-A/S/I/J/C/T="TOTAL BACKUP OF F DRIVE"/B = "ERROR_F.LOG"
TAPE BACKUP G:\*.* /A/S/I/J/C/T="TOTAL BACKUP OF G DRIVE"/B = "ERROR_G.LOG"

Network Compatibility
Colorado Backup for DOS is fully network compatible. To receive information about compatibility call our QICFAX service and ask for the Network Compatibility Information Document. Phone numbers for technical assistance can be found on the last page of this manual.

Preparing for a Hard Drive Crash

The best way to minimize the impact of a disk crash is to be prepared for the worst. Follow the directions below to create a bootable diskette that will start your computer from your floppy drive and quickly give you an operational version of Colorado Backup for DOS. If you have performed regular backups, restoring your hard drive to its most recent state may be as easy as a few Copy operations.

To make a bootable diskette:

A hard drive crash is likely to make your hard drive inoperable, so it is important to make a bootable diskette that will start your computer from the A: drive.

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you make your bootable diskette NOW so that it will be ready when you need it.  

1. Insert a blank high-capacity diskette into your A: drive.
2. Format the diskette. Use the /S option to create a system diskette that can start your computer. 

Type: 
FORMAT: A: /S

3. Copy the DOS FORMAT, FDISK and SYS command files to the diskette by typing:

COPY C:\DOS\FORMAT.COM A:  (Press ENTER)
COPY C:\DOS\FDISK.EXE A:	(Press ENTER)
COPY C:\DOS\SYS.COM A:	(Press ENTER)

4. Store the bootable diskette and your Colorado Backup for DOS  diskette together in a safe place. If an emergency ever arises requiring the bootable diskette, follow the instructions in the next section.

Recovering from a Hard Drive Crash

The hard drive crash recovery procedure requires three steps:

Starting your computer (Either with a bootable diskette or by reformatting your hard drive).
Installing Colorado Backup for DOS.
Restoring your files from a backup tape to your hard drive.

NOTE:  Tape volumes made in Colorado Backup for Windows can be read and restored by Colorado Backup for DOS.

IMPORTANT:  Each hard drive situation is different. You may need to restore only a few files to make your system operable again. Check for simple solutions before making drastic changes to your hard drive.

To start your computer after a hard drive crash:

With a bootable diskette: 
1. Insert the diskette into your A: drive and turn on your computer. This boots your computer. 
2.  After booting the computer, you can format your hard drive if necessary. Read your DOS documentation for formatting instructions.
CAUTION:  Formatting a hard drive destroys all files and directories. DO NOT format your hard drive if you are not sure it is necessary.
3.  Install Colorado Backup for DOS. 

Without a bootable diskette:
If you did not make a bootable diskette in preparation of hard-drive problems, either repair the damage to your hard drive or consult a qualified technician. You must be able to boot your computer and have an operable hard drive before you can proceeding with the following instructions on installing Colorado Backup for DOS.

To install the Colorado Backup for DOS:
1.  Insert the Colorado Backup for DOS diskette into your floppy drive.
2.  At the DOS prompt, type A: and press ENTER. (Type B: if the diskette is in drive B:)
3.  Type INSTALL and press ENTER. Follow the instructions on the screen. When installation is complete, you are returned to the DOS prompt.

To restore your files:
1.  To switch to the Colorado Backup directory type:
CD \TAPE
2.  To start the Colorado Backup software, type: 
TAPE
3.  Insert the tape that contains the backup you want to restore to your hard drive. 
4.  From the Main menu, open the Options menu and select Software Setups. Mark the check box next to the Overwrite existing files during restore.

NOTE:  You may need to use the keyboard to select commands until the mouse drivers are restored. Use the  ARROW keys and TAB.

5.  From the Main menu, select Restore. From the Restore menu, select Total. This copies the entire contents of the tape to the hard drive. 
6.  Exit Colorado Backup for DOS.

Questions and Answers

Q:  What if I have a C: and a D: hard drive to back up?
A: You can back up both drives in a single operation. From the Backup menu, select Multiple Disk.

Q:  What if all the data on my hard drive doesn't fit on one tape?
A:  Colorado Backup will prompt you to insert a new tape when the first tape is full.

Q: What if I forget to format a tape before starting a backup?
A:  Colorado Backup will automatically format the tape, however, this will add from 30 minutes to five hours depending on your tape drive model, the floppy controller's speed, and the length of the tape. From the Options menu, select Software Setups, then put an X in front of "Auto format".

Q:  How do I protect a backup from being read by someone else?
A:  You can password protect a backup, then anyone trying to view or restore the data must first enter the password. On the same Backup screen where you enter the volume title, put an X in front of "Password protect".

Q: Can I use tape backup to free up space on my hard drive?
A:  Do a Selective Backup to copy those files that you no longer need to tape, Compare the backed up files to those on the hard drive to make sure they are identical, then delete the files from your hard drive.

Q: How do I restore files from Total and Modified Backups?
A:  If you need to restore one file, locate the latest tape that contains the file by inserting the tapes, then from the Utilities menu, selecting Tape Directory. Restore the file from the tape with the latest date. If you have a hard drive crash and need to do a Total Restore, first restore the Total Backup, then restore each successive Modified Backup with overwrite on. To turn overwrite on, from the Options menu, select Software Setups, then put an X in front of "Overwrite existing files during restore".

Q:  Is there a way to fit more data on a tape?
A:  Use the compression option to reduce the size of each backup by an average of 2:1 (depending on the type of data in the backup). The data that is compressed and then restored is exactly the same as the original data. On the same Backup screen where you enter the volume title, select the "Software data compression type" field and choose either Optimize Space and Optimize Time.

Q:  Can I verify each backup without going through a separate Compare operation?
A:  Colorado Backup can automatically compare a backup after making it. From the Options menu, select Software Setups, then put an X in front of "Auto compare".

Q:  How do I make a backup at the same time every day?
A:  Use the Colorado Backup Scheduler. Scheduler must first be installed. To install Scheduler, at the DOS prompt change to the tape software directory, then type CONFIG. Then to schedule a backup at the same time every day, from the Utilities menu, select Scheduler.

Q:  What if I erase a tape by accident?
A:  Data erased using Quick Erase can be restored providing it has not been overwritten with another backup. From the Utilities menu, select Quick Unerase.



