1. DSR Software Upgrade Guide
  2. Prerequisites Procedures
  3. Prerequisite Procedures Overview
  4. Full Backup of DB Run Environment at Each Server
  5. Full Backup of DB Run Environment for Release 8.0.x and Later

4.1.5.1 Full Backup of DB Run Environment for Release 8.0.x and Later

This procedure backs up the DB run environment when the active NOAM is on release 8.0.x and later. This procedure conducts a full backup of the run environment on each server, so that each server has the required data to perform a backout.

4.1.5.1 Active NOAM VIP: Start Backup of All Servers

  1. Log in to the NOAM GUI using the VIP.
  2. Navigate to Administration , then Software Management, and then Upgrade.
  3. Click Backup All.

4.1.5.1 Active NOAM VIP: Select Network Elements to Backup

The Upgrade Backup All screen displays the various network elements and identifies which servers are ready for backup.
  1. In the Action column, mark the Back up checkbox for each network element.
  2. Ensure the Exclude option is selected.
  3. Click OK. This initiates a full back up on each eligible server.

4.1.5.1 Active NOAM VIP: Monitor Backup Progress

Select each server group tab and verify each server transitions from Backup in Progress to Ready.

4.1.5.1 Active NOAM VIP: Verify Backup Files on Each Server

  1. Log in to the active NOAM.
  2. Navigate to Status & Manage, then Files.
  3. Click each server tab.
  4. For each server, verify the following two files have been created:
    • Backup.DSR.<server_name>.FullDBParts.NETWORK_OAMP.<time_stamp>.UPG.tar.bz2
    • Backup.DSR.<server_name>.FullRunEnv.NETWORK_OAMP.<time_stamp>.UPG.tar.bz2