Backing up and restoring administrative console user interface configuration files

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Before you begin customization of the administrative console user interface, back up all configuration files in IBM Verify Identity Governance for later recovery purposes.

Before you begin

Depending on how your system administrator customized your system, you might not have access to this task. To obtain access to this task or to have someone complete it for you, contact your system administrator.

Create a directory named custom in the WAS_PROFILE_HOME\installedApps\node_name\ITIM.ear\itim_console.war directory and store any new customization files in that custom directory.

Log in to each computer that is running Identity Manager and back up the following files:
  • In the IM_HOME\data directory:
    • ui.properties
    • helpmappings.properties

About this task

Any changes made to properties files require you restart the Identity Manager application. For instance, upon recovering any properties files, complete these steps:

Procedure

  1. Using the WebSphere® administration console, click the Applications group in the left frame, and then click the Enterprise Applications link.
  2. Select the check box next to the Identity Manager application, and click the Stop button.
  3. After the application stops, select the check box next to the Identity Manager application, and click the Start button.
  4. Verify that the recovery is complete by logging in to the administrative console user interface.