To restore a backup with Iperius One , access the dashboard, open the Devices section , select the affected computer and go to the Restore tab . From the Backup menu , click Restore backup job , choose the data type, locate the copy to recover and configure the restore destination.
You can restore the entire backup or select specific items. Before starting the operation, you can also choose whether to recover the data to the original location or to a different folder.
Which backups can you restore with Iperius One?
From the Iperius One restore procedure you can create restore operations for different types of data.
The menu includes:
- local files and folders
- files and folders located in network locations
- Microsoft 365 Exchange Online
- OneDrive for Business
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines
- database Microsoft SQL Server
The options displayed during the procedure change depending on the type selected, the location of the copy and the module available in the license.
Note: Restoring a Drive Image backup or performing a full system recovery uses dedicated procedures and is not the same as the regular file and folder restore described in this guide.
What to check before starting the recovery
Before creating a restore operation, check that:
- the backup was completed successfully
- the copy to be recovered is still available
- the affected device is online
- the Iperius One Agent is installed and active
- the backup destination is reachable
- the credentials used are valid
- the restore location has sufficient space
- the account used has the necessary permissions
- Any existing files on the destination can be safely overwritten
Retrieve your data from the dashboard
Access Iperius One, select the device and start the restore wizard.
Open the dashboard
How to restore a backup with Iperius One
1. Access the dashboard
Open Iperius One and log in using your account credentials.
2. Select the device
From the side menu, open the Devices section and click on the name of the computer from which you want to restore.
Verify that the device is online and that the Agent is running properly.
3. Open the Restore tab
On the device page, select the Restore tab . This area displays any restore operations you’ve created for your computer.
4. Click Restore backup job
Open the Backup menu available at the top of the page and select Restore backup job .
Then choose the type of backup you want to recover.
How to choose the type of restore
In the menu you can select the type corresponding to the data you want to recover.
| Restore type |
Recoverable data |
Example of use |
| Local File/Folder |
Files and folders saved from a local device. |
Recover deleted documents or an entire folder. |
| Network Folder |
Data protected from a NAS, file server, or shared location. |
Restore files from a network share. |
| Microsoft 365 |
Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint e Teams. |
Recover messages, documents, or cloud content. |
| Hyper-V |
Virtual machines protected by the Hyper-V module. |
Recover a virtual machine from the available copy. |
| SQL Server |
Database Microsoft SQL Server. |
Restore a previously protected database. |
How to select backup copy
After choosing the type, indicate where the copy to be restored is saved.
For a file and folder backup, for example, you can select a source such as:
- local folder
- network path
- server FTP
- Amazon S3
- S3 compatible service
- Iperius Storage S3
- Azure Blob
- Azure File
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
If the copy is on your device, use the folder selection button and locate the path that contains the backup.
After selecting the correct path, click Next .
How to choose which version to restore
When Iperius One detects the copy, it displays the available information, such as the backup folder, the start date and the copy number, if any.
If there are multiple versions, choose the one that corresponds to the time before the data was lost or accidentally modified.
Tip: Don’t automatically select the most recent copy. If the file was damaged or modified before the last backup, you may need to use an older version.
How to restore the entire backup or individual items
In the next step you can decide what to recover.
The available options allow you to:
- recreate a specific copy of the backup;
- restore all contents;
- select only certain files, folders, or items.
When to restore the entire backup
A full restore is indicated when:
- a folder was deleted entirely;
- you must recreate all the contents of the copy;
- the original destination no longer contains valid data;
- You need to transfer the entire backup to a new location.
When to restore individual items
Selective recovery is preferable when:
- only one file was deleted
- you only need to recover some folders
- you want to reduce recovery time
- you don’t want to overwrite any other data in the destination
- You need to retrieve a limited amount of information
How to choose the restore destination
Iperius One allows you to recover items to their original location or to a different destination.
| Destination |
When to use it |
Attention |
| Original position |
When you want to put the data back to the path from which it was copied. |
Check for existing files and risk of overwriting. |
| Different folder |
When you want to verify the data before replacing the original ones. |
Make sure the new path has enough space. |
When to choose the original location
Use the original location if you want to directly recreate the previous structure and are sure that any existing data can be replaced.
When to choose a different destination
An alternate folder is generally recommended when you want to:
- verify files before copying them to their original location
- compare different versions
- avoid accidental overwrites
- recover data to another disk
- deliver a separate copy to the user
Good practice: If you are unsure about the contents of the copy or the status of existing files, first restore to an alternative folder.
How to start recovery
After configuring the destination:
- check the selected source
- check the copy to recover
- check the items included or excluded
- check the destination
- Click on Start
The operation is sent to the device and added to the restore list.
The duration depends on the amount of data, network speed, type of destination, and device performance.
How to check the restore result
Once finished, return to the Restore tab of your device.
The list shows the operation just performed with information such as:
- execution result
- operation name
- restore type
- start date and time
- end date and time
- overall duration
- last available command
Conclusion
Iperius One allows you to create and manage restore operations directly from the device page.
The wizard lets you select the backup type, locate the copy, recover the entire contents or individual items, and choose between the original location and an alternative destination.
Once started, the operation is displayed in the Restore tab, along with the result, time, and duration. Always complete the process by directly verifying the recovered data.
Frequently asked questions about recovery with Iperius One
How do you restore a backup with Iperius One?
Open Devices, select your computer, and go to the
Restore tab. Click Backup, select Restore backup job,
choose the copy, configure the destination, and start the process.
What types of backups can I restore?
You can create restores of local or network files and folders,
Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams,
Hyper-V virtual machines, and SQL Server databases.
Can I restore only some files?
Yes. During setup, you can choose whether to recover
the entire copy or select only certain
files, folders, or items.
Can I restore data to a different folder?
Yes. You can choose the original location or specify a
different folder to recover and verify the data.
How do I choose which backup version to recover?
Select a copy created before the data was deleted,
corrupted, or accidentally modified.
The most recent copy is not always the correct one.
Can I restore a backup saved in the cloud?
Yes. Select the cloud service where the copy is stored
and use valid credentials to access the
backup bucket or folder.
Why can’t Iperius One find the backup copy?
Check the source type, selected path,
destination reachability, credentials, and
actual copy presence.
How can I check if the restore was successful?
Check the result in the Restore tab and
directly verify that the recovered files or items are
present, intact and usable on the destination.
Is it better to use the original location or an alternative folder?
An alternate folder is more prudent when you want to verify
the data before replacing the data in the
original location.
Is it advisable to perform periodic recovery tests?
Yes. Periodic testing ensures that the copies
are accessible and that the data can be recovered
correctly before a real emergency occurs.
Do you need assistance?
Contact Iperius technical support for assistance in configuring or performing the restore.
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