Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 User Guide
C-4
Setting Up an Automated Database Backup
4001155 Rev B
Configure the DNCS for an Automatic Database Backup,
Continued
4.
Add the following lines to the end of root.crontab:
#cron to automatically back up the database
#cron to automatically back up the database
0 2 * * * (. /dvs/dncs/bin/dncsSetup; /dvs/dncs/bin/noinputDbBackup.sh)
Note: This command will back up the DNCS database at 2 AM everyday. To
Note: This command will back up the DNCS database at 2 AM everyday. To
learn more about the various fields in the command you just entered, type
man crontab and then press Enter at an xterm window on the DNCS.
5.
Save the file and exit the vi editor.
6.
Type crontab /tmp/root.crontab and then press Enter.
Result: The system automatically backs up your DNCS database everyday.
Result: The system automatically backs up your DNCS database everyday.
Important Notes to the System Operator
The system will eject the tape after each backup. Remember to insert a blank tape
into the tape drive of the DNCS each day. Cisco recommends that you store your
daily tapes offsite to protect against loss or damage.