Software For Creating Backups; Creating A Backup - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operation And Maintenance

Backing up and restoring data

8.4 Software for creating backups

8.4 Software for creating backups
In general, the software for creating a backup or image must be compatible with the
operating system in use.
For SIMATIC PCS 7 PC bundles, the "SIMATIC Image Creator" software for image creation
is recommended.
In principle, you can use any type of backup software. Despite extensive testing, however,
there is no way to fully exclude the possibility that the functioning of a SIMATIC PCS 7
system may be disrupted or hindered by additional third-party software not explicitly
approved for SIMATIC PCS 7.
You must check whether the "SIMATIC Image Creator" used is compatible with the existing
device.
Microsoft also offers a backup utility (ntbackup.exe) in its operating systems. The system
administrator can use it as an additional backup tool. You can find it under "System Tools" of
the operating system.
8.5

Creating a backup

The basic procedure for a system backup is as follows:
1. Move the license keys and authorizations to another medium (partition, USB drive, etc.)
before creating the backup.
2. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the backup/image software when making a
backup.
3. Copy the license keys and authorizations back once the backup has been successfully
completed.
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