Backup Server page field descriptions

Last Updated : Jun 05, 2026 |

Use this page to configure the backup servers, mount point and the authentication information to connect and mount the backup server.

This page contains the following sections:

Backup Server section

Field

Description

Server Type

Type of the backup server.

The options are:

Server Address

Network address of the backup server.

If the backup server is a Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 server, enter a valid Fully qualified domain name (FQDN). For all other servers, enter a valid IP address. You can use 127.0.0.1 or localhost as the host/IP address to use the local system as a backup server.

Backup Folder

Name of the folder where the backup data is stored.

The backup folder name on Linux must have the syntax:

/<Folder name>

where, <Folder name> indicates a shared directory that is used to store the backup files in the backup server.

Note:

For a local backup, verify that the avayavp and avayavpgroup linux users have the read, write, and execute permissions for the backup folder.

The backup folder name on Windows must have the syntax:

/<Folder name> or \<Folder name>.

where, <Folder name> indicates a shared directory that is used to store the backup files in the backup server.

For example, the default is C:\Avaya\backup.

Username

The user name used to mount the backup server.

Password

The password used to connect and mount the backup server.

Verify

Verifies that the backup folder exists and can be mounted using the specified parameters such as server address and backup folder.

Number of Backup(s) to Retain section

Field

Description

Number of Backup(s) to Retain

Number of backup data packages to be retained in the backup server.

The existing packages are deleted if the limit is exceeded. The maximum limit of backups to retain is 5.

State Commands

Button

Description

Save

Saves the new settings and navigates to the System Backup page.

Apply

Saves the new settings.

Cancel

Cancels the changes and navigates to the System Backup page.