Backup and restore
The Backup & Restore section allows you to view the most recent backup files, create backup files and schedules, and restore from backup files.
Note: Restoring the
appliance from a backup can take up to 20 minutes, and requires the appliance to be rebooted.
The most recent backup file displays in the Backup & Restore section.
To view previous backup files:
Expand the Backup Files section.
A table listing the previous backup files displays, including file name, version number, creation date, description, storage location, backup type, and any available actions (restore or delete).
To delete a locally stored backup file:
Note: Only locally stored backup files can be deleted through the FSAM.
- Expand the Backup Files section.
- In the Available Actions drop-down menu, select Delete. A Confirm Backup Delete window displays.
- Click Yes. A confirmation message displays.
To view current backup schedules:
Expand the Backup Schedules section.
Backup schedules display, including schedule type, frequency, location, last backup time, next backup time, and any available actions (cancel).
To create a backup file:
- Click the icon at the top of the Backup & Restore section.
- Select Create backup now. The Create Backup Now window displays.
- Select the backup type.
- Select the backup location. If you select Create new filestore editable fields display:
- Enter the filestore description, host, path, and port.
- Select the filestore type (FTP, Samba, or TFTP).
- Enter the filestore alias, user name, and password.
- Enter a description for the backup file.
To restore from a backup file:
Note: All existing backup files for this hostname display in the file list. Only backups which match the current appliance's version and type can be
restored.
- Expand the Backup Files section.
- Click Restore to the right of the backup file from which you want to restore. The Confirm Backup Restore confirmation message displays.
- Click Yes. The appliance will restart.
To create a backup schedule:
- Click the icon at the top of the Backup & Restore section.
- Select Schedule backup. The Schedule Backup window displays.
- Select the backup frequency.
For a weekly schedule, also select the day of the week.
For a monthly schedule, also select the day of the month.
- Select the backup type.
- Enter the time of day for the backup to occur.
- Select the backup location. If you select Create new filestore editable fields display:
- Enter the filestore description, host, path, and port.
- Select the filestore type (FTP, Samba, or TFTP).
- Enter the filestore alias, user name, and password.
- Enter a description for the backup file.
To cancel a backup schedule:
- Expand the Backup Schedules section.
- Click Cancel to the right of the backup schedule you want to cancel. The Confirm Backup Schedule Cancel confirmation message displays.
- Click Yes. The backup schedule will be removed and cannot be resumed.