Overview

Code42 (formally known as CrashPlan) is a software package that Saunders uses to automatically backup faculty laptops.

What gets backed up?

Code42 has been configured to backup only data stored within the user's profile (this includes the desktop and documents folders).  This means C:\users\<username>.  Other folders outside of this location will not be backed up.

There are a few exceptions.  Executables, ISO images, MP3s, Virtual Disks and temporary files will be excluded from automated backup.

Initial Setup

Code42 does require users to sign into the service once before it will automatically start backing up their laptop.  Here's how:

Start by launching Code42 located in your start menu.

Once launched, enter your RIT Username for Username and backup.rit.edu for the Server Address.  Click Continue.  When prompted, use your RIT password to complete the sign in.

Once signed in, the software will automatically start scanning your system for files to backup.

While it is scanning, you will need to manually add a destination for the backup to reside.  To set this up, click on Add destinations

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You will then see a progress of your backup.  The initial backup will take some time and will run in the background.  You do not need to wait for it to complete before disconnecting from the network or turning your computer off.  It will pick up where it left off the next time it has a network connection.

No further action is required once the backup begins.  Everything will then be automatic.

Replacing your device

If your computer ever needs to be imaged or replaced, you will want to change how you setup CrashPlan.

Sign into Code42 by entering your RIT Username for Username and backup.rit.edu for the Server Address.  Click Continue.  When prompted, use your RIT password to complete the sign in.

Once signed in, be sure to select Replace Existing when presented with the option.

Next, select Start to begin the process of restoring your files.

Look for your compute, select it, and click Continue.  In most cases, you will only see one computer listed.

To restore you files, click on Select Files.

To ensure you restore all of the files, click on Users in the upper left of the window.

This should now list your username.  Click the checkbox next to your username and then click on Restore Files.

You will be given three options to restore your files.  Be sure to change the Save selected files to Downloads.  Then click Go.

We recommend using Downloads instead of Original Location as system files and settings files can mess up your new computer's profile.  Only use Original Location for data files.

The restore will now start running.  Click Continue.  This may take some time to complete.

Once you have transferred all of the files you wish to restore, click Next.  Otherwise, click Transfer More Files to restore those that have not been restored yet.

Click on Continue to transfer your settings so CrashPlan starts backing up the new computer.

Click Finish.

No go to your Downloads directory and move those files you wish to keep to there intended location.