Backing up Nodes

Administrative users can enable automatic node backup. Up to 10 backups can be stored on a rolling basis.

Note:Node backup requires firmware 4.6 or later.

To set up node backup:

  1. Select SETTINGS > SERVICES > Node Backup.
    Image of the LIghthouse UI showing how to set up node backup

  2. Select the Enable checkbox to turn on this service.

  3. Under the Storage section, select the Number of stored backups you wish to keep.

  4. In Retention period after unEnrolment select None, Days or Forever.

    If you select Days enter the number of days.

  5. Enter the Location you wish to store the backup files. We suggest you store backups at /mnt/nvram/.

  6. Click Validate to make sure the location exists and has enough space to store them. The Available space, Total Space and Estimated disk usage MiBs display.

  7. Click Apply or set a schedule using the Scheduling fields.

To setup an automated schedule for performing node backups:

  1. Scroll down to the SCHEDULING section.
    Image of the LIghthouse UI showing how to set up an automated schedule to backup nodes

  2. For the Start time, choose either Immediately or choose Set Time to open editable Date and Time fields.

  3. Choose how often you wish to Repeat the backup by selecting either One Time Only or Interval.

  4. If you selected Interval, enter the values for Days or Weeks.

Note:You can modify these options by returning to SETTINGS > SERVICES > Node Backup at any time.