The System State data source cannot be backed up and restored for Linux devices using Cove Data Protection (Cove), meaning restoring a Linux system is different to recovery of a Windows device.
The following steps must be followed to restore a Linux system:
- Reinstall the correct Linux distribution on the device
- Download the Backup Manager installation file
This can be found from the Downloads page in Management Console, or from the Backup Downloads page on our website.
- Install Backup Manager on the Linux device in restore-only mode:
- Run the installer by using the following command:
# chmod +x mxb-linux-x86_64.run
We recommend that you grant the installer execute permissions using the above command
The installer can be run itself without permissions by using the following command:
# ./mxb-linux-x86_64.run
- When the Backup Manager has opened in the browser, enter the device details:
- Original device name
Found on the Device Properties > Settings tab in the Management Console
- Installation key
Found on the Device Properties > Settings tab in the Management Console
- Encryption Key/Security Code or Passphrase
If you do not know the Encryption Key/Security Code for a regularly installed device, you will need to retrieve this information before progressing. This can be done by converting the device to use passphrase-based encryption. See Convert devices to passphrase-based encryption for full details.
- Original device name
- Choose option R to install in Restore-Only mode
- Run the installer by using the following command:
- Launch the Backup Manager for the device
- Restore the data you wish to recovery using the Files and Folders data source by following the Recovery Steps Instructions