Cold Backup

In a cold backup, you shut down the product first and then perform the backup. Before setting up the online backup feature, perform a cold backup as a contingency.

Performing the Cold Backup

1. Become superuser.

   # /opt/SUNWsymon/sbin/es-backup

   Because the script shuts down Sun Management Center, you are prompted to confirm.

2. Type y and press Enter.

   You are prompted for the full directory path to store the backup data files.

3. Press Enter to accept the default directory or type a new path.

   The script creates the backup files and then restarts the product.