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Creating a backup of the existing configuration

About this task

Use this procedure to create a local backup of the System Platform and the template data prior to migrating to the Appliance Virtualization Platform.

Procedure

  1. Log on to System Platform web console as an administrator.
  2. Click Server Management > Backup/Restore.
  3. Click Backup.
  4. To take a local backup, in Backup Method, click Local.
  5. Click Backup Now.

    The system creates a backup file in the /vspdata/backup/archive location in the System Platform console domain (C-DOM).

  6. Log in to C-DOM.
  7. Navigate to /vspdata/backup/archive.
  8. Save a copy of the backup file in a location from where you can gain access to the file.

    The System Platform backup file contains the backup data from System Platform and the template.