Use this screen to set up and perform a full backup of system data.
Field descriptions
Field |
Description |
NFS Mount Directory |
The Network File System mount directory where the backup file is stored. Values: Path to a mounted directory. Defaults to the NFS mount directory set in the default backup parameters. Example: /mnt/br |
Tape Drive |
The tape drive where the backup file is stored. Values: Path to a tape drive connected to the IR platform. " The non-rewinding option to specify the tape drive path should be present in this path. This means that the drive name must have an n in the specified path. Defaults to the tape drive are set in the default backup parameters. Example: /dev/mnt/0n |
Backup File Title |
(Optional) A description of the backup file. Used as part of the backup file name. Values: Any string less than or equal to 50 characters in length. Example: MyBackup This title is used to create a file name. In the example, the file name for the full backup is similar to: MyBackup.D042903T090700.full If no Backup File Title is entered, a file title is created by the system. |
Priority |
The priority of the backup process compared to other processes. Values: low, high. |
Note: In the above field, either NFS Mount Directory or Tape Drive will be displayed, depending upon the backup device you have selected on the Backup screen.
Button descriptions
Button |
Description |
Submit |
Performs the full backup |
Reset |
Sets the fields to their default values |
Cancel |
Displays the Backup screen |
Help |
Displays the system help files |
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