Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 Installation Guide

 

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If you are upgrading an existing DTACS, you should back up the file system to tape 
and back up the database before you begin. Follow the procedures in this section. 

Note: This section only includes basic instructions for backing up and restoring the 
system. If you need more detailed instructions or backup options, refer to DBDS 
Backup and Restore Procedures For SR 2.2 Through 4.3 User Guide (part number 
4013779). 

 

Use this procedure to back up the DTACS file system to tape. 

Note: Skip this section if you are installing a new DTACS. 

Important: An external tape device should be attached to your DTACS and should 
be powered on. 
1  Insert the maintenance DVD into the DVD drive of the DTACS. 
2  Type df -n and press Enter. Verify that /cdrom is listed in the list of mounted file 

systems that appears. 

3  Label a blank tape with the following information: 

[DTACS Server] File System Backup [Date] 

[Site Name] 
[Software Version] 

[DTACS Maintenance DVD x.x.x] 

4  Insert the blank tape into the tape drive of the DTACS Server and wait for the 

green light to stop flashing. 

5  As root, type devfsadm and press Enter. 
6  Type mt status and press Enter to confirm that the tape is attached. 
7  Type /cdrom/cdrom0/s3/backup_restore/backupFileSystems -v and then press 

Enter. The system backs up the DTACS Server file system, ejects the tape, and 
displays a message when the backup is complete. This process may take up to an 
hour to complete. 

8  When the backup is complete, remove the tape and store it in a safe place. 

 

Use this procedure to back up the DTACS database to tape. 

Notes: 

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Skip this section if you are installing a new DTACS.