Restoring Files and Accounts

File restoration is the process of copying information from backup media to the disk drive. This discussion refers generically to backup media, a term comprising all logical tape units (physical tape devices and floppy disk drives, and virtual tape files or devices), and addresses differences in how various media are used only when differences are found.

Using the procedures described in this section, you can restore the complete database, one account, or even specified items in a file. This section contains the following topics:

Types of Restoration	Describes the types of file restoration available to you and considerations for each option.
Restoring the Full Data Area	Describes the procedures related to full data area restoration.
Restoring Part of the Data Area	Describes the procedures related to partial data area restoration.
Restoring the ABS/Kernel	Describes the procedure for restoring the ABS/Kernel from floppy diskette or CD-ROM.
Restoring Accounts from Other MultiValue Environments	Describes the procedures that allow you to restore accounts from another MultiValue environment either with or without resizing the account.