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== Linux ==
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== Linux ==
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*Click on the download link in the email you received
 
*Click on the download link in the email you received
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*Click Save File on the dialog box that appears
 
*Click Save File on the dialog box that appears
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*Double-Click on the download to open the .tgz file
 
*Double-Click on the download to open the .tgz file
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*Extract the files to a folder of your choice on your computer
 
*Extract the files to a folder of your choice on your computer
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*In terminal navigate to the folder containing the extracted files
 
*In terminal navigate to the folder containing the extracted files
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*Run the install.sh file by typing: ./install.sh
 
*Run the install.sh file by typing: ./install.sh
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*Agree and read through the EULA
 
*Agree and read through the EULA
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*Say yes/use recommendations throughout entire setup, a summary of choices will be displayed at the end
 
*Say yes/use recommendations throughout entire setup, a summary of choices will be displayed at the end
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*Answer "y" when asked if you want to start CrasPlanDesktop
 
*Answer "y" when asked if you want to start CrasPlanDesktop
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*A new window will appear, select "Existing Account"
 
*A new window will appear, select "Existing Account"
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**Type in your NetID, Password, then copy and paste the server address from the email and click sign in
 
**Type in your NetID, Password, then copy and paste the server address from the email and click sign in
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*Computer will begin backing up your user directory
 
*Computer will begin backing up your user directory
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Revision as of 08:42, 30 January 2014

CrashPlan Backup[edit]

Getting Started[edit]

  • Email help@igb.illinois.edu and request access to our CrashPlan Backup System
  • Upon receiving an invitation email for the service, follow the instructions listed below for the appropriate Operating System
  • See our Backup Policy here

Mac OSX[edit]

  • Click on the download link in the email you received
  • Click "Complete Registration", all information is already filled in
  • Select your operating system
  • Save the file to your computer
  • Click on the downloaded file to launch the installer
  • Double click on the mounted folder
  • Select Install CrashPlan PROe
  • Continue and Agree through the setup process (enter computer password when prompted)
  • A new window will appear, select "Existing Account"
  • Type in your NetID, Password, then copy and paste the server address from the email and click sign in
  • Computer will begin backing up files in your User directory

Windows[edit]

  • Click on the download link in the email you received
  • Click "Complete Registration", all information is already filled in
  • Select your operating system
  • Save the file to your computer & Double Click to Launch
  • Continue and Agree through the setup process
  • A new window will appear, select "Existing Account"
  • Type in your NetID, Password, then copy and paste the server address from the email and click sign in
  • Computer will begin backing up files in your User directory

Linux[edit]

  • Click on the download link in the email you received
  • Click Save File on the dialog box that appears
  • Double-Click on the download to open the .tgz file
  • Extract the files to a folder of your choice on your computer
  • In terminal navigate to the folder containing the extracted files
  • CP Linux 05.png
  • Run the install.sh file by typing: ./install.sh
  • CP Linux 06.png
  • Agree and read through the EULA
  • Say yes/use recommendations throughout entire setup, a summary of choices will be displayed at the end
  • CP Linux 08.png
  • Answer "y" when asked if you want to start CrasPlanDesktop
  • CP Linux 09.png
  • A new window will appear, select "Existing Account"
    • Type in your NetID, Password, then copy and paste the server address from the email and click sign in
  • Computer will begin backing up your user directory