Backing up application files

Before you begin

Your IT network includes an FTP server for storing the backed-up data.

Log on to the System Management Interface. For more information, see Logging in to Messaging.
On the Administration menu, click Messaging > Utilities > Stop Messaging.
The system displays the Stop Messaging Software Web page and begins a 3 minute countdown to the shutdown routine.
If you want to initiate a delayed shutdown, click Stop.
On the Administration menu, click Server (Maintenance) > Data Backup/Restore > Backup Now.
Under the Data Sets heading, select Messaging Application.
Under the Backup Method heading, click Network Device and then choose a location for the backed-up files by completing the following fields:
- Method
- User Name
- Password
- Host Name: Enter the host name or IP address.
- Directory: Enter the full directory path where your backup will be stored.
You will need this information when you restore the data set to other servers.
Click Start Backup.
For more information, see Backup Now field descriptions.

Restore the backed-up data set on to any additional application servers for the site. See Restoring application files.