Backup and Restore
What does Configuration Backup and Restore actually save?
Configuration Backup saves user defined settings only. It does not save operating system or Xerox FreeFlow Print Server software. It does not fix software corruption failures.
What does System Backup save?
System Backup makes a snapshot or image of the entire disk, including the operating system and Xerox FreeFlow Print Server software. The image is saved in a special protected/unmounted partition, /XRXBackup, on the Xerox FreeFlow Print Server hard disk, SCSI tape drive, or Unix file system.
How big are the files?
Configuration files can be very small, depending upon the options selected during the backup.
The System Backup partition is set at 10 Gbytes specifically for the system image.
Where are the files saved?
Configuration files may be saves to any available Xerox FreeFlow Print Server location, including the local hard disk or a shared network drive.
System files can only be saved to the /XRXBackup partition on the
Xerox FreeFlow Print Server hard drive.
How long does the process take?
Depending upon the number and size of the items to be saved, a configuration backup can be very short or very long.
A system backup may take over an hour to complete.
What schedule should be used?
Configuration information should be backed up weekly or more often as necessary. Multiple versions of the files may be maintained for future use. Saving a small set of very important items can make the process very fast.
System information should be backed up
Troubleshooting
Activity logging
The file backup.log is used to record backup activities. It is saved in the /export/home/xrxusr directory. The first line of the backup log contains the system name and the time and date the backup was initiated.
To prevent the log being overwritten by a subsequent backup, rename the log. You should give it a name that is somehow related
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