Backing up a server/servers

Last Updated : Feb 26, 2021 |

The system backs up the configuration of the server, application and user data in a single file set. You can use this backup file to restore the server or a failed server upgrade. The system backs up the configuration of the application to a local drive, in a predefined directory. You can take a backup of the primary server on a remote file server, which can optionally be the secondary server.

Before you begin

About this task

You can take a back up of the primary server on a remote file server using Web Manager:

Procedure

  1. In the Web Manager menu bar, click Solution.
  2. In the Solution page, select the servers that you want to backup.
  3. Click Actions and select Backup.
  4. Select which data sets you want to include in the backup. See Backup data sets for details of the different sets contents.
  5. In the Backup Label field, type a label for the backup.
  6. In Select Remote Server drop down list, select the remote server that you have set.
  7. To back up at a scheduled time:
    1. In Select Remote Server drop down list, select the remote server that you have set.
    2. Under Schedule Options, enable Use Schedule.
    3. In the Select Schedule list, select the schedule option that you created.
    4. Set a Start Date and a Start Time.
    5. To configure a recurring backup, set Recurring Schedule to Yes and then set the Frequency and Day of Week.
  8. Click OK.
  9. The progress of the backup process is shown on the Solution menu.
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