Backing up files, databases, and the LDAP server(s)

Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the IBM® WebSphere® Portal file system, databases, and LDAP server(s) using a backup and recovery utility of your choice. Remember to run the backup procedure before performing critical system-wide changes, such as upgrading to a new version of WebSphere Portal or installing interim fixes and fix packs.

About this task

Perform the following tasks to back up the WebSphere Portal file system, databases, and LDAP server(s):
  1. Completing prerequisites for backup
    Before you back up the WebSphere Portal installation, decide which utility to use and whether to perform online backup or offline backup.
  2. Backing up the WebSphere Portal file system
    Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the IBM WebSphere Portal file system.
  3. Backing up the LDAP server(s)
    If you have made system-wide changes and are using an LDAP user registry, back up your LDAP server.
  4. Backing up the WebSphere Portal database
    Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the IBM WebSphere Portal databases.
  5. Backing up the IBM Installation Manager
    IBM Installation Manager must also be included in backup and recovery planning. If you back up the WebSphere Portal file structure and then install a fix pack, the WebSphere Portal and IBM Installation Manager become out of sync after you restore the WebSphere Portal file system. This condition is not recoverable.
Parent topic: Backup and restore