Backing Up a Server

The server backup file contains OS-level information that is configured in the platcfg utility such as IP, NTP, and DNS addresses. This type of backup is unique to a server and should be created for every server within a cluster.

To back up a server:

  1. Log in to the platcfg utility using one of two methods, either from the system console using root or through an SSH remote session using admusr.
    • To access the platcfg utility from the system console:
      1. Log in as root.
      2. Enter su - platcfg.
    • To access the platcfg utility through an SSH remote session:
      1. Log in as admusr.
      2. Enter sudo su - platcfg.

    Note: The dash (-) is required in the su - platcfg or the sudo su - platcfg command to ensure proper permissions.

  2. Select the Policy Configuration from the Main Menu screen and press Enter.
  3. Select Backup and Restore from the Policy Configuration Menu screen and press Enter.

    System Backup and System Restore actions are only allowed on a CMP server or MA Server, so these options are not available on the menu for other types of servers.

  4. Select Server Backup from the Backup and Restore Menu screen and press Enter.
  5. Accept the default backup directory or enter the ISO path to save the backup file.

    The naming convention used for the backup file is:

    hostname-camiant-release-serverbackup-datetime.iso

  6. Select OK and press Enter.

    The backup file is created.