Schedule a full backup from the CMC web UI

You can schedule a full backup from the Central Management Console (CMC) web UI.

About this task

When you perform a full backup, only the following traces are retained:
  • Those generated via Request custom trace (from Other actions)
  • Those generated via Request a trace (from Nodes and Links)
  • Those from Alerts

Procedure

  1. In the top navigation bar, select Administration icon - which looks like a gear cog
    The administration page opens.
  2. In the System section, select Backup and restore.
    The Backup and restore page opens.
  3. In the Schedule Backup Archive generation section, select Schedule backup.
    A dialog shows.
  4. Select the settings as necessary.

  5. If necessary, apply the schedule to downstream sensors.
    1. Select the Apply this schedule to this machine toggle to on.
    2. Select the applicable download sensors.
  6. Select Save.

Results

The backup has been scheduled.