Chapter 2 Main EMS Screen

2.3.3 Database Backup and Restore

Use the Database Backup/Restore screen to back up current EMS and SNMPc databases or restore the database information. Backup data is stored as a series of files in the specified directory on your computer.

Click Admin > Database Management > Backup/Restore (EMS & SNMPc DB) to display the configuration screen.

Figure 8 Admin: Database Management: Backup/Restore

The following table describes the fields in this screen.

Table 4 Admin: Database Management: Backup/Restore

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

Backup

Select Backup to transfer the database file from the EMS to the computer.

 

 

Restore

Select Restore to transfer the backed up files from your computer to the EMS.

 

 

SNMPc Backup

Specify a backup file name for the SNMPc database to store on your computer.

Name

Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes.

 

 

Directory

This field displays the default directory to back up or restore database files. Specify

 

the location you wish the EMS to restore from or back up to on your computer or

 

click Browse to locate it.

 

 

Existing

This field is applicable when you select the Restore option.

Backups

This field displays the list of backup files available for restore.

 

 

Delete

Click Delete to remove the selected backup file.

 

 

Apply

Click Apply to backup or restore the database files.

 

 

Close

Click Close to close the screen.

 

 

2.3.4 Database Log Storage Configuration

Use the Database Log Storage Configuration screen to maintain logs on the EMS.

Click Admin > Database Management > Log Storage Configuration (EMS DB) to display the following screen.

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