Before upgrading your system, create a backup of the system configuration and application data for each media server. Following is a basic backup procedure that you can use during the upgrade procedures. For more information about backup and restore, see Implementing and Administering Avaya Aura® Media Server.
Procedure
Navigate to EM > Tools > Backup and Restore > Backup Tasks.
Create or select an existing backup task which includes System Configuration and Application Content backup types.
Click Run Now.
Monitor the Backup and Restore History Log at EM > Tools > Backup and Restore > History Log.
After the backup is complete, the log shows a completed backup task entry.
Ensure that the backup files are saved to their required FTP location or local default destination.
There is one file for each backup type for a total of two backup files.
If you are using a local backup destination and want to install a new operating system, you must move the backup files to a safe location. You can find the local backups in:
installpath/ma/MAS/platdata/EAM/Backups
Important:
If you are re-imaging the disk or replacing the operating system as part of the upgrade, ensure that you transfer the backup files off the server for safe keeping.
