Configuring Backup And Restore

The backup and restore function backs up the Dell Management Plug-in database to a remote location from which it can be restored at a later date. Profiles, templates, and host information are included in the backup. It is recommended that you schedule automatic backups to guard against data loss. After this procedure, you must configure a backup schedule.

To configure backup and restore:

  1. Launch a browser window, and enter the Administration Console URL displayed in the vSphere vCenter Console tab for the virtual machine you want to configure or use the link from Dell Management Console Settings page. The URL uses the following format and is case sensitive:

    https://<ApplianceIPAddress>

  2. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE.

  3. To edit the current backup and restore settings, click Edit.

  4. In the Settings and Details page, do the following:

    1. In the Backup Location text box, type the path to the backup files.

    2. In the User Name text box, type the user name.

    3. In the Password text box, type the password.

    4. Under Enter the password used to encrypt backups, type the encrypted password in the text box.

      The encryption password can contain alpha numeric characters and the following special characters: !@#$%*. There is no length restriction.

    5. In the Verify Password text box, retype the encrypted password.

  5. To save these settings, click Apply.

  6. Configure the backup schedule. For more information see, Scheduling Automatic Backups.