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Backing Up and Restoring the DNCS and Application Server
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Back Up the DNCS or Application Server File System,
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Preparing for the File System Backup
Follow this procedure to prepare for the DNCS or Application Server file system
backup.
1.
Are you backing up an Enterprise 450 or Sun Fire 880 DNCS?
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If yes, check the dncs and root user e-mail accounts on the DNCS for the
presence of metadevice errors.
Note: Correct any metadevice errors before proceeding with the backup.
Note: Correct any metadevice errors before proceeding with the backup.
Call Cisco Services if you need help in correcting metadevice errors.
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If no, go to step 2.
2.
If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS or Application Server,
whichever server you are backing up.
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 the Application Server, whichever server you are backing up.
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.
Label a blank tape with the following information:
[DNCS or Application Server] File System Backup [Date]
[DNCS or Application Server] File System Backup [Date]
[Site Name]
[Software Version]
DBDS Maintenance CD 2.0.x
Note: Customize the date, site name, and software version for the site you are
Note: Customize the date, site name, and software version for the site you are
backing up.