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 new password for your retrospect client and click Next (Remember this 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.