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Symantec GHOST 14 - User Manual

Symantec GHOST 14
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Norton Ghost™

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introducing Norton Ghost

Getting Started Overview

Overview of Norton Ghost's backup and recovery capabilities for protecting data and restoring files.

Installing Norton Ghost

Preparation for Installation

Ensures the computer meets system requirements before installing Norton Ghost.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the Norton Ghost software on a computer.

Ensuring Computer Recovery

About Ensuring Recovery

Explains the importance of matching drivers for successful computer recovery using the Symantec Recovery Disk.

Testing Symantec Recovery Disk

Procedures to test the Symantec Recovery Disk for proper functionality.

Driver Validation Failure Handling

Describes issues that arise when driver validation fails and how to address them.

Creating Custom Recovery Disk

Guide to creating a custom Symantec Recovery Disk with specific drivers.

Getting Started with Norton Ghost

How to Use Norton Ghost

Outlines the fundamental tasks involved in using Norton Ghost for backup and recovery.

Configuring Default Options

Explains how to set default configurations for Norton Ghost, including general and performance settings.

Adjusting Backup Performance Impact

How to modify backup speed to minimize impact on computer performance during operation.

Best Practices for Data Backup

About Backing Up Data

Outlines the basic steps and decisions involved in backing up computer data.

Choosing a Backup Type

Explains the two main backup types: drive-based and file/folder backup.

Best Practices for Backing Up

Provides key recommendations for defining and running backups, including scheduling and destination choices.

Selecting a Backup Destination

Guides users on choosing the most appropriate location for storing backup data.

Backing Up Entire Drives

Defining Drive-Based Backup

Step-by-step instructions for creating a backup of an entire hard drive.

About Offsite Copy

Details the Offsite Copy feature for creating remote copies of recovery points for enhanced data protection.

Backing Up Files and Folders

Defining File and Folder Backup

Guide on creating backups for specific files and folders.

Running and Managing Backup Jobs

Enabling Event-Triggered Backups

Configures backups to automatically run based on specific system events.

Backing Up Remote Computers

Deploying the Agent

Instructions for installing the Norton Ghost Agent on remote computers.

Controlling Access to Norton Ghost

Manages user and group permissions for accessing Norton Ghost features.

Monitoring Backup Status

Improving Drive Protection Level

Steps to take when backup status indicates a need for improvement.

Using Event Log for Troubleshooting

Utilizes event log information to diagnose and resolve backup-related issues.

Managing Backup Destinations

Managing Recovery Points

Tools and methods for managing stored recovery points to optimize disk space.

Recovering Data

Recovering Files via Backup Data

Steps to restore files and folders using data from file and folder backups.

Recovering Files via Recovery Point

How to restore files and folders from a drive-based backup's recovery point.

Recovering a Secondary Drive

Process for restoring data from a secondary drive using a recovery point.

Recovering a Computer

Starting via Recovery Environment

How to boot the computer into the recovery environment using the Symantec Recovery Disk.

Preparation for Computer Recovery

Steps to prepare for computer recovery, including virus scans and disk checks.

Computer Recovery Procedure

Detailed steps for restoring a computer from a recovery point within the recovery environment.

Copying a Drive

Copying One Drive to Another

Detailed instructions for copying data from one hard drive to another.

Symantec GHOST 14 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
Version14
DeveloperSymantec Corporation
PlatformWindows
FunctionDisk Imaging and Cloning
CompressionYes
EncryptionYes
Multicast SupportYes
Incremental BackupsYes
SchedulingYes
Virtualization SupportYes
Hardware Independent RestoreYes
License TypeCommercial
User InterfaceGraphical User Interface (GUI)
Backup TypeFull, Differential, Incremental
DeploymentNetwork deployment capabilities
File System SupportNTFS, FAT32, FAT16
Restore OptionsBare Metal Restore, File Restore
CategoryBackup and Recovery

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