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SBC EMA allows the user to generate the system backup file. The user can restore the configuration files from the storage location. During this process, the system will restart and the user has to re-login, once the system is up and running. This is useful if you upgrade the SBC EMA and need to reload the old configurations.

SBC stores up to 10 manual and 7 automatic backup files.

Earlier, due to security reasons, it was impossible to upload any back-up files to the SBC via EMA or EMA Platform Mode. We can upload back-up files from an external source. To know more on how to upload the back up files from an external source, refer to System Administration - File Upload.

For any reason, if you wish to re-install the SBC Application, take a back-up of the application to restore it when needed. The back-up files can now be stored in an external source.

All the back-up files should start with the naming convention:

  • "config_<System_Name>_<File_Name>", and should end with ".tar.gz"

or

  • "auto_backup_config_<System_Name>_<File_Name>", and should end with ".tar.gz"

For example: "config_SBC001_BackupFile1.tar.gz" or "auto_backup_config_SBC001_BackupFile1.tar.gz".

To Backup the Current System

Perform the following tasks to Backup the system:

  1. Select Administration > System Administration > Backup/Restore. Click Delete to remove/delete any of the highlighted backup files.

     

  2. Click Yes, to backup the current system.

    Backup Current Software

  3. Enter the File Name Suffix.

  4. Click Save. Once the Backup for the system is created, SBC displays the following message:

    BackupRestore - Successful Message

  5. Click OK to complete the process.

To Restore the Current System

Perform the following tasks to Restore the system:

  1. Select Administration > System Administration > Backup/Restore.

    System backup/Restore Screen

  2. Highlight the file from the list of Last Backup which you want to restore.

  3. Click Restore. A confirmation message is displayed seeking your permission to load the selected configuration and to restart the applications on active/standby servers as shown below:

    Backup Current Software

  4. Click OK to load the selected configuration file and to restart the applications on both Active and Standby servers.

To Download the Backup Files of the Current System

SBC EMA allows the user to download the backup files. You can save the system backup file onto a local storage location. We can backup the system configuration more than once and restore the required configuration by selecting the file from the backup list.

Perform the following tasks to download configuration files:

  1. Select Administration > System Administration > Backup/Restore. The System Backup/Restore screen is displayed.

  2. Select the file that your would like to export and click Export icon.

    System backup/Restore Screen

  3. The confirmation message is displayed.

    Backup Current Software

  4. Click Yes to proceed. You can either open or save the file to your desired location on your system.

    BackupRestore - Download Option