Backing up application files

When your Messaging topology includes more than one application role for a specific site, you must configure all application roles that support the site identically. To ensure this, back up the first server you configure and then copy the server files to subsequent application servers.

If your topology includes multiple sites, the sites will have different settings (for example, different dial plans). Therefore, do not restore backed-up files from one site to servers that support a different site.

The time taken for backup will vary depending on the amount of data.

Before you begin

Before backing up the application role, ensure that:

Your IT network includes an FTP server for storing the backed-up data.
You have completed all administration tasks for the first (or only) application role. See the Initial administration checklist for application roles.
Messaging is not running.
Messaging is not running.

Procedure

On the Administration menu, click Server (Maintenance) > Data Backup/Restore > Backup Now.
The system displays the Backup Now Web page.
In the Data Sets area, click Specify Data Sets.
Select the Messaging check box, and then click Messaging Application.
In the Backup Method area, 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.

Next Steps

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