Prerequisites for the cold standby procedure

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

  1. Ensure that the main server, Node A, and cold standby, Node B, servers are identical (For example, on the same profile and same version) and have the same IP address, host name, and VFQDN. When the main server is running, you must turn off the cold standby server.

  2. Deploy System Manager on the main and cold standby server.

  3. Ensure that the system time is synchronized on both the servers.

  4. Using the remote backup capability of System Manager Element Manager, schedule a regular backup of the System Manager server on an external server. You can use this backup for restoring the data on a cold standby server when the main server fails.