Performing a Backup
Before you perform a backup procedure, decide what to backup and where to save the backup file:
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Select full backup or configuration only.
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Select a location to store the backup file.
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(Optional) Configure a backup schedule.
On-demand backups can only be stored locally, while scheduled backups can be stored on a mounted
flash drive or on a remote server.
Related Links
Configure a Backup Schedule on page 191
Remote Server Properties on page 193
Configure a Backup Schedule
When you schedule a backup, you can choose to upload the backup to a server or have the scheduled
backup saved locally or on an external flash drive.
To schedule a backup:
1 Go to Admin > System > Software Upgrade and click Configure Schedule.
The Schedule Backup dialog displays.
2 Configure the following parameters:
Backup Location
Indicates where to send the backup file. Valid values are: Local, Remote, Flash. When
sending a backup to a remote server, configure the server properties.
What to back up Indicates the content of the backup file. Valid values are: Configs, CDRs, Logs and Audit
(which is a full backup), or Configuration files only.
Schedule Task Indicates when the backup task runs. Valid values are: Never, Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
Related Links
Software Upgrade on page 190
Remote Server Properties on page 193
Restoring a Backup File
Local backup files are listed. Select a backup file to restore. You can copy a backup file from a remote
server or select a local file. Once the file is on ExtremeCloud Appliance, select it and take one of the
following actions:
Copy Backup
Restore system with backup file
Copy backup file to remote system.
Download backup file to a local computer
Delete backup file.
Related Links
Remote Server Properties on page 193
Administration
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