Performing a partial backup

To backup all files that have changed in the last 1 to 90 days:

1. From web administration, go to the Backup screen (Backup/Restore > Backup).
2. Select Partial Backup.

   The system displays the Partial Backup screen. For information about this screen, see Partial Backup screen.

3. (Optional on selecting NFS as the backup device on the Backup screen) In the Backup File Title field, specify a name for the backup file.

   If you leave this field blank, the system automatically names the backup file.

4. In the Days field, specify the number of days for which changed files will be backed up.
5. Examine and, if necessary, change the values in the Priority and Stop the voice system before backup? fields.
6. If the Avaya IR system has a local Oracle database, examine and, if necessary, specify or change the values in the Stop Oracle before backup? and Specify a username to login to Oracle fields.
7. Select Submit.

   The system displays a dialog box with the following message:

   Please check the backup status in file "/vs/data/backup.status" if the session times out during the backup.

8. Select OK.

   The system displays information about the success or failure of the backup attempt.

   Note: Files that have been backed up, and stored on a tape drive take a longer time to display than files stored on an NFS Mount Directory.

To backup all files in a directory:

1. From web administration, go to the Backup screen (Backup/Restore > Backup).
2. Select Partial Backup.

   The system displays the Partial Backup screen. For information about this screen, see Partial Backup screen.

3. (Optional on selecting NFS as the backup device on the Backup screen) In the Backup File Title field, specify a name for the backup file.

   If you leave this field blank, the system automatically names the backup file.

4. In the Directory field, specify the directory to backup.
5. Examine and, if necessary, change the values in the Priority and Stop the voice system before backup? fields.
6. If the Avaya IR system has a local Oracle database, examine and, if necessary, specify or change the values in the Stop Oracle before backup? and Specify a username to login to Oracle fields.
7. Select Submit.

   The system displays a dialog box with the following message:

   Please check the backup status in file "/vs/data/backup.status" if the session times out during the backup.

8. Select OK.

   The system displays information about the success or failure of the backup attempt.

To backup a list of files:

1. From web administration, go to the Backup screen (Backup/Restore > Backup).
2. Select Partial Backup.

   The system displays the Partial Backup screen. For information about this screen, see Partial Backup screen.

3. (Optional on selecting NFS as the backup device on the Backup screen) In the Backup File Title field, specify a name for the backup file.

   If you leave this field blank, the system automatically names the backup file.

4. In the File List field, specify the full path name of the file that contains the list of files to backup.

   For information about creating a file that contains the list of files to backup, see Creating a file list for a partial backup or restore.

5. Examine and, if necessary, change the values in the Priority and Stop the voice system before backup? fields.
6. If the Avaya IR system has a local Oracle database, examine and, if necessary, specify or change the values in the Stop Oracle before backup? and Specify a username to login to Oracle fields.
7. Select Submit.

   The system displays a dialog box with the following message:

   Please check the backup status in file "/vs/data/backup.status" if the session times out during the backup.

8. Select OK.

   The system displays information about the success or failure of the backup attempt.

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