Using Full System Backup Files - IBM Proventia Network Enterprise Scanner User Manual

Chapter 15: Performing Routine Maintenance

Using Full System Backup Files

Introduction
When to create a
full system backup
file
Backup file
restrictions
Creating a system
backup file
Restoring a system
backup file
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This topic provides procedures for the following tasks:
creating a system backup file
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restoring a system backup file
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You should create a full system backup in the following situations:
before you apply firmware updates
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You can configure automatic updates to backup your system before it installs
Note:
updates.
before you apply any settings snapshot files to a local computer
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The following restrictions apply to creating backup files:
You can have only one system backup.
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Creating a system backup overwrites the previous backup.
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Creating a system backup takes the agent offline and disrupts connectivity for several
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minutes.
To create a system backup file:
1. Log on to the Proventia Manager for your agent. (See page 200.)
2. On the navigation pane, select Backup and Recovery, and then select the Full Backup
tab.
3. Click Create System Backup.
The system creates a full system backup file.
The IP address for the agent is unavailable during the backup process, and you
Note:
cannot access the Proventia Manager in the browser window.
To restore a system backup file:
1. Log on to the Proventia Manager for your agent. (See page 200.)
2. On the navigation pane, select Backup and Recovery, and then select the Full Backup
tab.
3. Click Restore from Backup, and then click OK.
The system restores the backup file.
The IP address for the agent is unavailable during the backup process, and you
Note:
cannot access the Proventia Manager in the browser window.
4. Close all Web browser windows.
5. Clear your Java cache.
For instructions about clearing the Java cache, refer to your operating
Reference:
system documentation.
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