CA ARCserve Backup for Windows 16.5 Disaster Recovery Add-on Guide

About this manual

This guide provides detailed instructions for the Disaster Recovery add‑on of CA ARCserve Backup for Windows version 16.5. It covers the overall recovery methods, installation steps, and the use of WinPE for disaster recovery across multiple Windows platforms.

The document includes specific recovery procedures for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012, as well as scenario‑based recovery plans, hardware requirements, and troubleshooting tips. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Disaster Recovery Add‑on Introduction
• Installation of the Disaster Recovery Add‑on
• Using WinPE for Disaster Recovery
• Disaster Recovery on Windows XP/2003/2008/7
• Disaster Recovery Scenarios
• Appendix A – Troubleshooting
• Appendix B – SAN Recovery
• Appendix C – Cluster Recovery

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is required to perform WinPE disaster recovery?

You need Windows ADK 8.1, which provides the WinPE environment and the updated AIK installation support.

How can I create a custom WinPE disaster recovery image?

The guide describes the steps to create a custom WinPE image in section 3.4, including adding drivers and utilities needed for recovery.