Restore the Messaging System

Requests to have the MERLIN Messaging System perform a restore must be initiated by the System Manager and can be originated via the terminal interface. When you request a system restore, MERLIN Messaging reads data that was previously stored on the PC Card during a successful backup, and writes it to the MERLIN Messaging System hard disk.


Note:

 

  • Before the MERLIN Messaging System performs a restore, the MERLIN Messaging System module should be either a new module or a module that has been reinitialized to factory default settings. Contact the Lucent Technologies Helpline for more information.
  • The MERLIN Messaging System must be in idle status for the restore process to begin. If any voice messaging ports are in use (that is, off hook), the restore request is rejected.
  • MERLIN Messaging voice messaging services are not available while a restore is in progress.
  • If the restore process fails, the MERLIN Messaging System logs this as a critical event.
  • Once initiated, the restore process cannot be interrupted by the System Manager.
  • The system automatically restarts following a successful restore. The current terminal session is dropped and cannot be reestablished until the system has rebooted itself. You must re–established a remote or local terminal session to perform subsequent functions.

If you need your entire system backed up and restored, use the PC-based system administration software. See the MERLIN Messaging Release 2 System Administration Guide for more information.

Requesting a System Restore via the Terminal Interface

Click below for other options from the System Manager Options Menu:

System Configuration Options
Mailbox Report
Change Password
Restart Messaging System
Backup Messaging System
Log Off and Exit