8.4.1. Backup configuration

8.4.1.1. Introduction

The `Backup/Restore` section of the GCenter enables saving and restoring the data and configuration of the GCenter.
It is possible to:

  • Schedule these backups

  • Quantify the number of local backups on the GCenter

  • Choose the storage location for the backups by selecting one of the three choices

This procedure describes how to configure the GCenter backup process.

For more information, see the Overview of the backup and restoration.
The graphical interface managing the configuration is described in the `Admin-Backup/Restore - Configuration` screen of the legacy web UI.
The graphical interface managing usage is described in the `Admin-Backup/Restore - Operations` screen of the legacy web UI.

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Accessing the `Backup configuration` screen

Procedure to access the `Backup Configuration` screen

Enabling backup scheduling

Procedure to enable backup scheduling

Backup configuration

Procedure to setup the backup

8.4.1.2. Prerequisites

  • User : member of Administrator group

8.4.1.3. Preliminary operations

8.4.1.4. Procedure to access the `Backup Configuration` screen

In the navigation bar, successively click on:

  • The `Admin` button

  • The `Backup/Restore` submenu

  • The `Configuration` command
    The `Backup configuration` window is displayed.

8.4.1.5. Procedure to enable backup scheduling

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  • Use the `Enable scheduled backup` selector (2).
    The backup scheduler area becomes visible (marks 3, 14 and 15 are shown).

  • Click on one of the buttons (3) defining the frequency (`Daily`, `Weekly`, `Monthly)`.

  • Click on the `̀Time of day` field.
    A clock is displayed to indicate the hour.
  • Select the hour.
    A new clock is displayed to show the minutes.

  • Select the minute.

  • Continue the setup according to the following procedure.

8.4.1.6. Procedure to setup the backup

  • Choose the storage location of the backups (4) by selecting one of the following three choices:

    • The `Local` choice: for a local only backup

    • The `SCP` choice: for a backup on a remote SCP server and for a local backup

    • The `FTP` choice: for a backup on a remote FTP server and for a local backup

  • Enter the different parameters: for more details on these parameters, see the `Admin-Backup/Restore - Configuration` screen of the legacy web UI.

  • Check the configuration using the `Test Configuration` button (7).

  • Check the remote server to make sure the test file is present.

  • Save the configuration using the `Save` button (8).

Important

Note that it is necessary to change the passive port range of the FTP server to the following settings: [59000:59100]; so that the backup can be loaded correctly.