Backing up the server

Before you start the upgrade, back up the database, installation registry, and the server files to be able to restore the server if the upgrade fails.

1. Stop the License Metric Tool server.
2. Back up the database.
   • Back up the DB2 database.
   • Back up the SQL Server database.
3. Back up the installation registry.
   • /var/.com.zerog.registry.xml

     This file is hidden. To view it, run the ls -la command. If you installed the server as a non-root user, the registry is in $HOME/.com.zerog.registry.xml.

   • C:\Program Files\Zero G Registry\.com.zerog.registry.xml

     This file is hidden. To view it, change the Folder Options in Control Panel to display hidden files, or type the complete path in the address bar of any open window.

4. Back up the installation directory.
   • /opt/ibm/LMT
   • C:\Program Files\ibm\LMT
5. If you did not start the License Metric Tool server during the database backup, start the server now.

Results

You completed all steps that are required to restore the server after a failed upgrade. You can proceed to upgrading the server.