Using the Configuration Tool

You can use the instructions provided here at configuration tool.

About this task

Procedure

1. At a command prompt, type idsxcfg -I <instance_name> to start the Configuration Tool.
2. Click Backup database in the task list on the left.
3. In the Backup database window on the right, in the Backup directory field, type the directory path in which to back up all directory data and configuration settings. Alternatively, click Browse to locate the directory path. Make note of the exact directory path of the back up directory. This location is required for a successful restoration of data.
4. Click Create backup directory as needed if you want the directory to be created if it does not exist.
5. Click Backup.