Step 3: Back Up Your Identity Manager Application

Make a copy of your existing database and Identity Manager file structure.

Backing up the database and file structure enables you to reinstate your working environment, if necessary.

Always back up the Identity Manager database and file system before applying any Identity Manager patches, service packs, or hotfixes and before going through any major upgrades.

You can use third-party backup software or a backup utility supplied with your system to back up the Identity Manager file system. To back up your database, see your database documentation for recommended backup procedures.

To Back Up Your Identity Manager Application

1. Shutdown or idle Identity Manager.

2. Use your backup utilities to back up your database and the file system where you installed Identity Manager.