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Steps for faculty and staff to view the files backed up by Druva inSync using inSync Web. Covers signing in with a Bowdoin email address through Okta, selecting a data source (computer), and browsing snapshots from a point in time over the past three months.

Steps for faculty and staff to change how often Druva inSync backs up a Bowdoin computer. By default inSync backs up every four hours; after the initial backup completes, the interval can be adjusted from the app settings.

Steps for faculty and staff to download files that Druva inSync has backed up, using inSync Web. Covers signing in with a Bowdoin email address through Okta, selecting a data source and snapshot or searching for files, and downloading the selected files and folders as a .zip file.

Steps for faculty and staff to restore data backed up by Druva inSync onto a replacement Bowdoin computer. Covers installing the inSync client, signing in through Okta, choosing to replace an existing device, and restoring the backed-up data so the new computer continues to be backed up.

Steps for faculty and staff to activate Druva inSync backup on a Bowdoin-issued computer. Covers installing the inSync client, launching it, signing in with a Bowdoin email address through Okta single sign-on, and adding the computer as a new device so the first backup begins. Works on both macOS and Windows.

An overview of Druva inSync, the endpoint backup software Bowdoin uses to back up faculty and staff laptops and desktops. Explains how inSync backs up data to encrypted cloud storage every four hours, what it does not back up, and how backups are restored to a replacement computer.

Instructions for recovering a deleted or changed file or folder from the automatic snapshot backups taken on the Microwave file server. Explains how snapshots work and how to browse them from macOS by mounting the ~snapshot location and from Windows using the Previous Versions tab.

Explains how to turn on Auto-Backup in Notability on an iPad so notes are automatically saved to a Bowdoin Microsoft OneDrive account. Covers choosing OneDrive, selecting a file format and backup folder, and verifying that backups are saving. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff who use Notability on an iPad.

Explains how to keep a Mac from going to sleep so that a long-running task, such as an initial Druva inSync backup, is not interrupted. Covers the sleep settings in System Settings under Battery or Energy Saver. Applies to anyone using a Mac.

Recovery steps for getting Notability notes back after the app has been deleted, on macOS or iPadOS. Covers turning on Notability iCloud sync to download synced notes, restoring from a Notability Third-Party Backup, and checking whether notes are included in a full iCloud device backup. Applies to anyone who has used Notability at Bowdoin.

Explains how to turn on OneDrive folder backup so that key folders such as Desktop and Documents are protected in the cloud and available across devices. Covers the steps for both Windows and macOS. Applies to anyone using the OneDrive sync client with a Bowdoin account.

Explains how to export email and contacts to a file from Outlook for Mac so the information can be imported into another version of Outlook or another email program, or kept as an archive. Covers reverting to Legacy Outlook, exporting, and optionally converting the file for Apple Mail. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff who are leaving Bowdoin.

How to back up and restore a Bowdoin-issued iPad using iCloud. Covers enabling automatic iCloud backup, running a manual backup, checking backup status, and restoring from an iCloud backup during device setup.

How to back up and restore a Bowdoin-issued iPad using the Apple Devices app on a Windows 11 PC. Covers installing the Apple Devices app, connecting the iPad, creating a local backup with optional encryption, and restoring from a backup.

How to back up and restore a Bowdoin-issued iPad using Finder on a Mac. Covers connecting the iPad, creating a local backup (with optional encryption), restoring from a backup, and verifying backup success. Applies to users on macOS Sequoia or Tahoe