Backup Management Console Data

This task backs up (or archives) the data that is stored on your Hardware Management Console (HMC) hard disk that is critical to support HMC operations.

Back up the HMC data after changes are made to the HMC or information that is associated with logical partitions.

The HMC data that is stored on the HMC hard disk drive can be saved to a DVD-RAM on a local system, a remote system that is mounted to the HMC file system (such as NFS), or sent to a remote site by using File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

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

  • User-preference files
  • User information
  • HMC platform-configuration files
  • HMC log files
  • HMC updates through Install Corrective Service.
Note: Use the archived data only along with a reinstallation of the HMC from the product CDs.

To back up the HMC critical data, complete the following steps:

  1. In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon , and then select Console Managment.
  2. In the content pane, click Backup Management Console Data.
  3. From the Backup Management Console Data window, choose the archive option that you want to complete.
  4. Click Next, then follow the appropriate instructions that are associated with the option you chose.
  5. Click OK to continue with the backup process.

Use the online Help if you need additional information for backing up the HMC data.

Notes:
  • For HMC model 7063-CR1, DVD media is not supported.
  • If you are using HMC Version 9.1.940, or later, you can specify a name for the generated backup file. If the backup file exists on the server, select the Replace file to replace the contents of the existing file that has the same name.