Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide

 

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Perform a complete backup of the DNCS and Application Server file system now. 
Procedures for backing up the file system are contained in DBDS Backup and Restore 
Procedures For SR 2.2 Through 4.3 User Guide (part number 4013779). The backup 
procedures have been modified so that you no longer have to shut down the DNCS 
or the Application Server to complete the backup. If necessary, call Cisco Services to 
obtain a copy of these backup and restore procedures. 

Notes: 

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Procedures for backing up the file system are found in the Back up Procedures 
chapter of the DBDS Backup and Restore Procedures For SR 2.2 Through 4.3 User 
Guide (part number 4013779). 

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It may take up to 2 hours to back up a DNCS file system; you can usually back 
up an Application Server file system in about 30 minutes. 

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When backing up the DNCS, use  Maintenance CD 4.3 if you have installed 
SAIpatch 4.2.1.10. If you have not installed this Solaris patch, use Maintenance 
CD 3.1.14. 

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Use the 3.1.1.4 Maintenance CD when backing up the Application Server. 

After backing up the DNCS and Application Server file systems, back up the DNCS 
Informix database. Go to Back Up the Database (on page 5).  

 

Perform a complete backup of the Informix database just before the beginning of the 
maintenance window. This ensures that you have the latest copy of the database 
before the start of the upgrade. For example, if this process typically takes 45 
minutes to complete, then begin this process 45 minutes before the maintenance 
window begins. 

Procedures for backing up the database are contained in DBDS Backup and Restore 
Procedures For SR 2.2 Through 4.3 User Guide (part number 4013779). If necessary, call 
Cisco Services to obtain a copy of these backup and restore procedures. 

After you back up the Informix database, go to Verify DBDS Stability (on page 6).