UBQ ID Number: UBQ000156
Last Modified: 2000-08-25 at 10:55:06
SUMMARY:
When possible, UltraBac specific registry keys should be set through UltraBac's GUI such as through the "Tools"/"Preference" dialog box. Some "hidden" registry keys are not available through UltraBac's GUI and must be set using Microsoft's regedt32.exe (preferred) or regedit.exe utility. Occasionally a "hidden" registry key is made available to the UltraBac GUI making it no longer "hidden". Following is a list of UltraBac specific registry keys, which were "hidden" at time of inclusion.
Note: This document supplies information used to edit the registry. Incorrectly editing the registry can corrupt and destabilize your system configuration. Only experienced users should edit the registry. Ensure spelling and capitalization and avoid typos. UltraBac suggest performing a complete backup including the registry and familiarizing yourself with the restore process before editing the registry.
DETAILS:
The "Offline" attribute is set typically by HSM/RSM (Hierarchical Storage Management/Removable Storage Manager). This attribute is set when HSM/RSM removes a file such that it is no longer physically on the system. This registry entry prevents UltraBac from enumerating these files (opening the file might result in HSM/RSM restoring the file).
HKLM\software\bei\ultrabac\EnumOfflineFiles:REG_DWORD
The default value is 0 (which means DO NOT enumerate files with the "Offline" attribute set).
A value of 1 will activate UltraBac to enumerate files with the "Offline" attribute set.
Note: YOU MUST use UltraBac version 5.54 or later to have this functionality.
HKLM\software\bei\ultrabac\EnumReparsePoints:REG_DWORD
The default value is 0 (which means DO NOT enumerate reparse point contents).
A value of 1 will activate UltraBac to enumerate reparse point contents.
Note: YOU MUST use UltraBac version 5.53 or later to have this functionality.
Most users will not use the "Last Access Update" option. By default, UltraBac updates the files Last-Accessed Date attribute during the backup. If the user does not want this to happen, create this entry. For example, use this entry when HSM (Hierarchical Storage Management) has been configured to move files based on their Last-Access Date.
The operating system treats the process of simply backing up a file as an access and updates the Last-Access Date (LAD) with the current date/time. HSM uses this date to determine if a file is being used or not. Typically, when using HSM (e.g. "Remote Storage"), this behavior of updating the LAD is not desired. Instead, the previous LAD should be preserved. This registry key actives UltraBac to preserve the previous (last true access) LAD value.
Note: Preserving the previous (last true access) LAD does slow down the backup quite a bit, but is necessary when using HSM.
HKLM\software\bei\ultrabac\LastAccessUpdate:REG_DWORD
The default for UltraBac version 5.53 is 1.
The default for UltraBac version 5.54 or later is 0.
A value of 0 means that the LAD will reflect the time of the last backup.
A value of 1 activates UltraBac to preserve the previous (last true access) LAD value when backing up files.
Note: YOU MUST use UltraBac version 5.53 or later to have this functionality. Note that the default changed from UltraBac version 5.53 and version 5.54.
MaximumDiskBackupFilesize:REG_DWORD
This registry entry limits the output file size when using disk-path storage devices, preventing output files from getting too big. Some file systems (eg FAT32) do not permit files greater than 4GBs in size and UNIX/LINUX does not permit files greater than 2GBs in size. When UltraBac's _ub_back.### files reach this limit, UltraBac will create a new sub-file such as: _ub_back.###.000 and continue to backup. ### represents a 3 digit number assigned by UltraBac. To limit the output file size to 512 MB, select 'Hex', and enter the number '20000000'. In Decimal, this number would be '536870912'.
See UBQ: UBQ000049 Defining a Disk (disk-path) Storage Device
Note: YOU MUST use UltraBac version 5.53 or later to have this functionality.
Use2DigitYearsInSMTP
Question: How do I get UltraBac to display 4 digit years instead of 2 digit years when using SMTP to send e-mail notifications?
Answer: UltraBac has a hidden registry key that controls the display format of the year when using SMTP to send e-mail notifications.
HKLM\Software\BEI\Ultrabac\Use2DigitYearsInSMTP:REG_DWORD
The default value is 0 (which means it will display in 4 digit year).
A value of 1 will display in 2 digit year.
Note: YOU MUST use UltraBac version 5.53 or later to have this functionality.
AgentPortValue
Whenever UltraBac's "Tools"/"Preferences"/"Win95"/"Windows 95 Agent Port:" option is set to any value other than 1910 the user must add the following registry key and matching value to all Windows 95/98 Agent computers.
The Windows 95 Registry Key is:
HKLM\software\bei\ultrabacWin95Agent\AgentPortValue:REG_DWORD
The default value is 1910 (which means UltraBac's Windows 95/98 Agent will listen on port 1910).
Any other value will cause UltraBac's Windows 95/98 Agent to listen on that port. Set the "AgentPortValue" to match the "Windows 95 Agent Port:" option value found in UltraBac's "Tools"/"Preferences"/"Win95" option path.
This registry entry allows the location used by UltraBac's Individual Mailbox Backup Agent to be modified.
HKLM\software\bei\ultrabac\MailboxTempStorePath:REG_EXPAND_SZ
The default value is <UltraBacRoot>\MailboxTempStore\ (which means this location will be used to store temporary files (e.g. C:\UltraBac\MailboxTempStore\)).
Any other value represents the path UltraBac's Individual Mailbox Backup Agent will use to store temporary files.
Note: The disk space available to the path specified needs to exceed the total size of the three largest mailboxes.
MORE INFORMATION:
See UBQ: UBQ000031 - Registry Keys
See UBQ: UBQ000039 - Registry Backup Requirements
See UBQ: UBQ000068 - Setting up SMTP
See UBQ: UBQ000069 - Troubleshooting SMTP
See UBQ: UBQ000100 - Setting Registry Preferences on Unattended/Silent Installation
See UBQ: UBQ000162 – Non-UltraBac Specific Registry Keys
CATEGORIES:
Configuration/Administration, MAPI/SMTP, Permissions, Registry, Restore
VERSION:
5.53 to 6.x
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