Backing Up And Restoring Data; Introduction; Restore Dvds Supplied With Bundle Pcs - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operation And Maintenance

Backing up and restoring data

8.1

Introduction

A backup is used to safeguard data. There are two types of backup in the SIMATIC PCS 7
environment:
● The project backup
● The system backup
This section deals with the system backup.
System backups are made so that an operating state can be restored following a failure of a
storage medium or the replacement of defective parts.
Note
You can find further information in the "Data backup" section of the "SIMATIC Process
Control System PCS 7 – Service Support and Diagnostics"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109746550) manual.
8.2

Restore DVDs supplied with bundle PCs

The SIMATIC PCS 7 PC bundles are based on the SIMATIC IPCs. The operating system
and the PCS 7 software are preinstalled on the base devices.
The supplied Restore DVDs enable you to quickly restore the factory state if needed or
perform a new installation for other purposes. These so-called Ax DVDs are also provided
with the pre-configured bundles.
Note
In the query dialog of Ax DVD, you have the option of selecting an operating system without
installing PCS 7 or with PCS 7 installation (e.g. OS server). The installation of the operating
system is adapted for use with PCS 7.
Note
These DVDs were specifically assigned to an individual computer by the operating system
license and cannot be used anywhere else.
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