Backing up large amount of data
You can configure IBM® Security Guardium® Key Lifecycle Manager to backup and replicate to back up or replicate large number of encryption keys. The enableHighScaleBackup property in the SKLMConfig.properties configuration file is used.
Before you begin
- Open the Swagger REST client. For more information, see Using Swagger UI.
- Run the Update Config Property REST Service to set
enableHighScaleBackup property in the
SKLMConfig.properties configuration file, as shown in the following
example:
PUT https://localhost:port/SKLM/rest/v1/configProperties Content-Type: application/json Accept : application/json Authorization: SKLMAuth userAuthId=139aeh34567m Accept-Language : en { "enableHighScaleBackup" : "true"}
About this task
You can use the Backup and Restore page to back up data. Alternatively, you can use the Backup Run REST Service. Your role must have the permission to back up files.
Note:
- You cannot create a cross-platform compatible backup file if IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is configured for high performance backup and restore activities. You can use the backup file to restore data in an identical operating environment. The operating system, middleware components, and directory structures must be identical on both systems.
- The db2restore.log file is created during restore process only when IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is configured for high performance backup and restore operations.
- If IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is installed on a Linux operating system, ensure that the Db2® kernel parameters are set. For more information, see Modifying kernel parameters (Linux).
Procedure
What to do next
Retain the encryption password for future use in case you restore the backup. Review the directory that contains the backup files to ensure that the backup file exists. Do not edit a file in the backup JAR file. The file that you attempt to edit becomes unreadable.