Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 User Guide
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Backing Up and Restoring the DNCS and Application Server
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Restore the DNCS or Application Server Key Files,
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Preparing to Restore the Key Files
Follow this procedure to prepare to restore the DNCS or Application Server key
files.
1.
Follow the procedures in Appendix A, Stopping System Components, to
stop Spectrum, the Application Server, and the DNCS.
2.
If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS or the Application Server,
depending upon which server you are restoring.
3.
Type su - and then press Enter to log in as root user.
Note: Be sure to type the single dash after typing su.
Result: The password prompt appears.
Note: Be sure to type the single dash after typing su.
Result: The password prompt appears.
4.
Type the root password and then press Enter.
5.
Insert the CD labeled DBDS Maintenance CD 2.0.x into the CD drive of the
DNCS or Application Server, depending upon which server you are restoring.
6.
Type df -n and then press Enter.
Result: A list of the mounted filesystems appears.
Note: The presence of /cdrom in the output confirms that the system
Result: A list of the mounted filesystems appears.
Note: The presence of /cdrom in the output confirms that the system
correctly mounted the CD.
7.
Choose one of the following options:
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If you are going to restore the key files from a tape in the DNCS or
Application Server, insert your most recent key files backup tape into the
tape drive of the DNCS or Application Server, depending upon which
server you are restoring, and wait for the green light to stop flashing.
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If you are going to restore the key files from a tape in a remote host
computer, insert your most recent key files backup tape into the tape drive
of the remote host computer.
8.
Choose one of the following options:
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If you are using the tape drive of the DNCS or Application Server to restore
the key files, go to Restoring the Key Files From the DNCS or Application
Server, next in this section.
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If you are using the tape drive of a remotely located computer to restore the
key files, go to Restoring the Key Files From a Remote Host Computer,
later in this section.