Back up Nodes

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

Note:  Node backup requires node firmware 4.6 or later.

To set up node backup:

1. In the Settings Pane, select > SERVICES > Node Backup.
   The NODE BACKUP page displays.
   

2. To turn on the backup service, select Enabled.
   Fields for the configuration of the backup appear.

3. Under Storage:

   1. Select the Number of stored backups you want to keep.

   2. Set the Retention period after unenrollment to None, Forever, or a specific number of Days.

   3. Enter the Location you want to store the backup files.
      The default is /mnt/nvram/.

   4. Click Validate to make sure the location exists and has enough space to store them.

4. Under SCHEDULING, configure the start time and cadence of the backups:

   1. For the Start time select one of the following:

      • Immediately.

      • Set Time; this opens editable Date and Time fields.

   2. Choose how often you want to Repeat the backup, select one of the following:

      • One Time Only.

      • Interval and enter the frequency.

5. Click Apply.

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