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54 System software maintenance
The database stores configuration data and licensed user data. You must
know the root password to perform the database backup and restore
procedures.
Procedure 21
Backing up the databases
Step
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Procedure 22
Restoring the databases
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CAUTION
Service Interruption
The database backup and restore procedures take the server
out of service for two or more minutes. Nortel recommends that
you perform these procedures during periods of low server use.
Action
Log on to the server as nortel.
To become the root user, enter
su - root
Enter the password for root.
Stop the server processes by entering
/sbin/service sipconf stop
/sbin/service mobilitygw stop
/sbin/service mobilityadmin stop
Create a backup directory:
mkdir /opt/backup
Change to the backup directory:
cd /opt/backup
At the command prompt, enter:
mysqldump --opt --all-databases >backup.sql
Copy the backup file to an off-site location or removable media.
Start the server processes:
/sbin/service sipconf start
/sbin/service mobilitygw start
/sbin/service mobilityadmin start
Nortel Mobile Communication 3100 Series Portfolio
NN42030-300 02.03 Standard
9 May 2008
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