When a managed computer is renamed, the backup software continues to identify the Protection Plan using its internal unique UUID. This preserves the existing plan, backup history, and archive data. However, some configuration files contain the old computer name and must be manually updated to reflect the new name. These changes ensure that display names, log file paths, and archive labels show the correct computer name.
Perform the following minimal steps in order:
1. Update ArchiveIQManager.exe.config
- Location: The main software installation folder (typically C:\Program Files\DATASTOR\... or similar).
- Open ArchiveIQManager.exe.config in a text editor.
- Search for and replace all instances of the old computer name with the new computer name in these areas:
- Inside <accelerator name="..." attributes.
- Inside <plan name="..." attributes (the plan name may include the computer name).
- Save the file.
2. Note the plan's configuration identifier
- In the same ArchiveIQManager.exe.config file, locate the relevant`<plan> element.
- Make a note of the value in its xmlconfig attribute (this is typically a UUID like 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012).
3. Update the Protection Plan file
- Location: Configurations\ subfolder in the software installation directory.
- Open the file named {UUID}.pln (use the UUID noted in Step 2).
- Make these changes:
- In the <configuration> element, find the `host` attribute/field and replace the old computer name with the new one.
- Check any <name>/<value> pairs for embedded old computer name and update if present.
- Locate the setting for -logfile (or similar log file path setting) and update any embedded old computer name in the file name/path.
- Save the file.
4. Verify the changes
- Restart the backup management console (or the ArchiveIQManager service) if needed.
- Check the following:
a) History and Restore views: If the plan name previously included the computer name, confirm it now shows the new name.
b) View Log function:
– Logs created before the rename will still open the old log file.
– Logs from runs after the changes will use the new log file name/path.
c) Store > Archive node: Confirm the archive now displays under the new computer name (if the plan name contained it).
5. Test the Protection Plan
- Run the Protection Plan manually.
- Verify that the task completes successfully, new log entries are created with the correct naming, and the history reflects the updated name.
These steps ensure continuity of backups, history, and archives while updating all visible references to the new computer name.