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Restore tab
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Restore tab
The Restore tab enables you to restore the application data files used by the Management
application server.

Restoring the database

To restore application data files, you must know the path to the backup files. This path is
configured from the Server > Options dialog box. For more information about backup, refer to
“Server Data backup” on page128.
NOTE
You cannot restore data from a previous version of the Management application.
NOTE
You cannot restore data from a higher or lower configuration (Trial or Licensed version) of the
Management application.
NOTE
You cannot restore data from a different package of the Management application.
To restore the application data files, complete the following steps.
1. Click the Services tab.
2. Stop all services.
3. Click the Restore tab.
4. Click Browse to select the path (defined in the Output Directory field on the Options dialog box
- Backup pane) to the database backup location.
5. Click Restore.
Upon completion, a message displays the status of the restore operation. Click OK to close the
message and the Server Management Console. For the restored data to take effect, re-launch
the Configuration Wizard using the instructions in “Launching the Configuration Wizard” on
page5.
Technical Support Information tab
The Technical Support Information tab of the SMC allows you to capture technical support
information for the Management application as well as the configuration files for all switches in
discovered fabrics. This information is saved in a zip file in a location that you specify.

Capturing technical support information

To capture technical support information, complete the following steps.
1. Select the Technical Support Information tab.
2. Select the Include database check box to capture database server support save files and
choose one of the following options: