Recovering lost files

To recover files you will need:

• access to the server or shared drive from which you would like to recover the deleted file
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) must be running if attempting to connect from an off campus location

Procedure

If you have the drive mapped:

Windows 

• open the mapped drive, type in ~snapshot after the :\ in the address bar and hit enter
• there should be a list of backed up instances
• refer to the legend and open the instance you want
• navigate to the directory and search for the name of the file that needs restored
• highlight the file > right click and choose copy 
• go back to the mapped drive and paste in the proper directory

If you access the drive through SSH

Windows, Mac and Linux

• access the research and staff Linux server if you have a research/staff account or the student Linux server if you have a student account
• execute the command:

  • cd .snapshot
    

• search for the file you wish to obtain a back up for:

  • ls -lt */filename

• refer to the legend and copy the instance of the file you want back to your home directory:

  • cp -p filename ~

Backup retention and filenames