Chapter 5. Using Acronis True ImageEnterprise Server (local version)Acronis True Image Enterprise Server supports the command-line mode for data backup andrestore, as well as the GUI mode, and can be used to execute XML scripts. Here we describethe operations available in GUI mode, which provides more functionality. For consolecommands and scripting seeChap er 15. Command-line mode and scripting.t5.1 Main program windowThe main program window contains the menu, the toolbar, the sidebar, the Active Taskspane and the main area. The main area contains operation icons, while the sidebar featuresTools and Help panels.Most of the operations are represented two or even three times in different window areas,providing several ways to select them for more convenience. For example, you can start thenecessary operation or tool by clicking its icon in the main area or by selecting the sameitem from the Operations or Tools menu.The main window contains operation icons divided into two groups.The Task group contains the following operations:• Backup – create a backup archive• Recovery – restore data from a previously created archive• Clone Disk – transfer the OS, applications and data from the old disk to the new one• Add New Disk – add a new disk for data storage leaving the OS and applications on theold one.The Tools group contains the following items:• Mount Image – connect a disk/partition image as a virtual drive• Unmount Image – disconnect the connected virtual drive• Validate Backup Archive – runs the archive integrity checking procedureCopyright © Acronis, Inc., 2000-2006 41
