Amanda Work Group Administration Guide

Chapter 2:
Getting Started
Starting Amanda
Amanda starts automatically when you start the Amanda computer. Amanda runs as an 
NT service on that computer.
Using the Services dialog (a Windows NT dialog accessed from the control panel), you 
can:
 Make the server start, stop, pause, or continue
 Change the automatic startup to a manual startup
 Disable the service
N
OTE:Task Manager does not recognize NT Services. You must manually con-
firm that Amanda is running as an NT Service.
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The Event Viewer Application Log window displays service information entries.
3. Double-click an entry to view the Event Detail dialog.
Locking Amanda’s Computer
You should lock the computer on which Amanda is installed when you are not using it. 
To lock the computer:
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to display the Task Manager dialog box.
2. Click Lock Workstation.
The computer locks.
When you return, you must press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to unlock the computer. The user...

Chapter 3:
Monitoring Amanda
Overview
Amanda Monitor lets you view the real time status of the Amanda from a workstation on 
your Local Area Network (LAN).
The current status includes:
 Version number
 System usage information
 Number of mailboxes
 Amount of hard disk space available
 When the system was last started
 Each Amanda telephone port’s number, type, and status
 Fax modem status
Using Amanda Monitor
To access Amanda Monitor:
1. Select the Amanda Monitor icon from the Amanda group. 
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The Amanda Monitor main window displays general information about the system. Its 
menus and toolbar allow you to modify the main window and, more importantly, trace 
system activity.
You can run Amanda Monitor minimized on your desk during work hours. Consider 
putting it in your Windows StartUp group.
Logging Back On
If you lose connection to the server while you are using Amanda Monitor, you can log 
back on without exiting Amanda Monitor.
To log back on to...

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System and Port Information
The Amanda Monitor provides system and port information.
System Information
Below the menu bar, Amanda Monitor displays general information about your Amanda 
system:
Port Information
StartedThe date and time (in 24-hour format) at which Amanda was last start-
ed.
ShutdownThe next time Amanda is scheduled to shut down automatically. Shut-
downs can be scheduled every day, once a week, or never as defined 
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EXECUTEProcessing a mailbox
FATALFatal error occurred and port is reset to IDLE.
FINDUsing the employee directory
GREETINGPlaying the greeting
HANGUPProcessing a hang up
HOLDHas the caller on hold
IDLENot processing a call
LOGINProcessing a user who has logged on to hear mes-
sages
MAILDelivering messages.
MENU:1–8Menu command selected from top level menu
MENU:TOPMenu level for the user
NOTIFYProcessing a notification record. 
PCPMReceiving a PCPM tone...

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Using the Menus
MenuCommandDescription
FileNew…Creates a new trace file using the New Trace File dialog box to name the new 
file. The default file extension is .OUT. The new trace file is stored on your 
workstation.
To start the trace, on the Administer menu, click Trace to File then Start.
Copy…Copies a file from your PC or from the server to another PC or to another file 
within the server. 
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Using the Toolbar
The toolbar offers a number of shortcuts.
Opens a new trace file if you do not wish to use the default.
Displays the Copy dialog box which will allow you to copy a file from your PC or 
the server to another PC or to another file within the server. You can also copy files 
from your PC to your PC or from the server to the server.
Allows you to view the existing trace file.
Opens the trace window.
Closes the trace window.
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This allows the installer or administrator to:
 Check on the results of configuration changes
 Have trace information available if he needs to call The Amanda Company cus-
tomer support for assistance
The trace files are restricted in size to 1300 kilobytes (1.3 MB). This keeps the files 
manageable, and allows the trace files to be copied to a standard 3.5-inch floppy disk. 
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OTE:Because of this size limitation, when the trace file reaches its maximum 
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3. To stop tracing, do one of the following:
 On the Administer menu click Trace to File then Stop….
 Click Stop Trace File   on the toolbar.
To create a new trace file:
1. On the File menu, click New….
The Open Trace File dialog box appears.
2. Indicate the name and location of a new trace file on your workstation (or network).
The default file extension is .OUT. 
3. Use the steps in the previous procedure “To start a trace to file” for more information....