Desktop Backup

How To Setup Desktop Backup (Policy)

• Backups will not work while connected to the wireless network or outside of the IGB network.
• First Download and Install the retrospect Client.
• Download Locations:
  • Retrospect's website
    • OSX Download
    • Windows Download
    • RedHat Download
  • IGB's File Server
    • Connect to the file-server and go into the software folder >> Choose your OS >> open the Retrospect Backup folder >> and run the installation/setup file.
• Click Next on first page
• Click Yes on Agreement page
• Enter a password for your retrospect client. This password will only temporary be used. It is used to initiate the initial connection between your computer and the Retrospect server. We will then change this password to a long complicated password. DO NOT give us your NetID password, AD Password, IGB password.
• Click Next
• Click OK when asked about the Retrospect client firewall Settings
• Click Finish to finish the installation.
• Send an E-mail to help@igb.uiuc.edu with your new retrospect password and your computer's IP address (while at IGB and not connected to the wireless network)
• Please make sure to open up your firewall ports:
  • Open Windows XP's Firewall Settings
  • Add the two entries below.
    • 1. Description: Retrospect Client (TCP)
      • Port: 497
      • Select TCP
    • 2. Description: Retrospect Client (UDP)
      • Port: 497
      • Select UDP

Your computer's current IP address is: Template:USERIP.