Course Details and Schedule

The Hierarchical File Server (HFS) is a university-wide backup service, open to all postgraduates and all staff. This course will give you an introduction to backing up your data to the HFS, using Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) software. You will learn about the different types of backup account for which you can register; how to install TSM; and how to back up and restore your data.

See below for course schedule

Key topics
  • HFS account types
  • Installing TSM
  • Manual backups
  • Scheduled backups
  • Restoring your data
  • Checking your backup account's status on the OUCS registration pages
Course information
Intended audiencePostgraduates and staff. The HFS is not open to undergraduates.
Prior knowledgeNo prior knowledge required.
ResourcesBrief notes are supplied at no charge
SoftwareWindows, Mac or Linux, and TSM
FormatPresentation with practical exercises
Further informationAs part of the practical element of this course, you are welcome to bring their own laptop and set up TSM for backup on it. You may then back up some of your data as part of the course. We will send you a short pre-course questionaire to complete once you have signed up.
Taught using: 
Windows

 Course provider: IT Learning Programme

Schedule
Booking normally opens 30 days before the course begins.
Commences Dates Time Sessions Cost Location Status
8th week Wednesday 12 June 09:15-12:15 1 0.00 IT Services, 13 Banbury Road places available Add to basket

Can't make any of these dates? Express an interest in future dates for this course.

Frequency: Every term subject to teacher availability.