Backup and restore field descriptions

Last Updated : Apr 25, 2023 |
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Snapshots tab

Name
Description
Date
The date and time at which the EMS server captured the snapshot.
Build
The build number of the snapshot.
Description
The description of the snapshot.

Configurable Snapshot

Name
Description
Hide incompatible snapshots
Hides snapshots that are of a different version.
Upload Snapshot File
Uploads a snapshot file.
You can upload a snapshot file that you downloaded earlier. The snapshot file must follow the naming convention SnapshotName_Date_Time_SBCEVersion.bak. For example, new_03-20-2019_15-32-25_8.x.x.x-12-13295.bak. Avaya SBC does not accept the snapshot file if the filename does not follow this convention.
Create Configurable Snapshot
Creates a snapshot that you can configure.
You can choose the device for which the system must create a snapshot, and then add a name for the snapshot.

Snapshot Servers tab

Name
Description
Profile Name
A descriptive name for the designated snapshot server.
Server Address (ip:host)
The IP address and port number of the snapshot server to transfer the configuration data or snapshots using secure FTP.
User Name
The user name of the administrative account that is authorized to back up the Avaya SBC configuration data.
Authentication Type
The type of authentication.
The options are:
  • Password
  • Use ipcs SSH key
If you select Use ipcs SSH key, the Password and confirm password fields are unavailable.
Password
The password to access the snapshot server.
Confirm Password
The password reentered for confirmation.
Repository Location
The path of the directory on the snapshot server where the configuration backup snapshots are stored.
Host Key
The key that is used to authenticate the login of the host.

Automatic Snapshot Configuration tab

Name
Description
Next Scheduled Backup
Information about the next scheduled backup.
Note:
The summary section of the Automatic Snapshot Configuration tab displays information about previously saved backups.
Last Backup
The date on which the last backup was done.
Status
The status of the backup.
Frequency
The frequency of the automatic backup.
The options are:
  • Never
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
Time
The time at which the backup starts.
The EMS server displays this field only when the Frequency field is set to Daily, Monthly, or Weekly.
Day(s)
The days of the week on which the system begins automatic backup.
The EMS server displays this field only when the Frequency field is set to Monthly or Weekly.
Occurrence
The week of the month on which the system begins automatic backup.
The EMS server displays this field only when the Frequency field is set to Monthly.

Security Configuration

Name
Description
Encryption type
The encryption type used for the snapshot.
The options are:
  • Static Key Only: A static key in the application is used for encryption. This option provides the bare minimum security, therefore, Avaya recommends that you use the Passphrase Only or Static Key + Passphrase options.
  • Static Key + Passphrase: The static key and passphrase provided are used for encryption.
  • Passphrase Only: The passphrase provided is used for encryption.
Encryption Passphrase
The passphrase used for encryption.
Related links
Configuring automatic snapshots