Retrieving a Manager backup from a remote server

If backups are stored locally on a Manager device, it is possible to retrieve backup files from that device through methods like secure file transfer (sftp) or secure copy (scp).

Procedure

  1. Retrieve files from the Manager device by using secure file transfer with the localadmin account.
    sftp localadmin@[ipaddress]:/var/lib/dsnet-manager/backups/* .
  2. Provide SFTP with the password when prompted.
    localadmin@[ipaddress]'s password:
    Note: SSH Key can be used instead of a password to authenticate with a Manager device.