Backing up critical HMC data

You can back up important console information to a USB Flash Memory Device, a remote system mounted to the HMC file system (such as Network File System (NFS)), or a remote site by using File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Using the HMC, you can back up all important data, such as the following:

  • User-preference files
  • User information
  • HMC platform-configuration files
  • HMC log files
  • HMC updates through Install Corrective Service
The Backup function saves the HMC data stored on the HMC hard disk to the following:
  • USB Flash Memory Device
  • Remote system mounted to the HMC file system (such as NFS)
  • Remote site through FTP
Back up the HMC after you have made changes to the HMC or to the information associated with logical partitions.
Note: Before data can be saved to removable media, the media must be formatted. To format media, click HMC Management > Format Media and follow the steps.

To back up the HMC, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

  • Super administrator
  • Operator
  • Service representative

To back up the HMC critical data, do the following:

  1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
  2. Select Back up HMC Data.
  3. Select an archive option. You can back up to media on the local system, back up to a mounted remote system, or send backup data to a remote site.
  4. Follow the instructions on the window to back up the data.
Parent topic: Postconfiguration steps


Last updated: Mon, April 13, 2020