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Products: Enterprise Server, Virtual Project Servers
Functionalities: Basic Functionality
Product version: 1.8, 1.9
10/13/2016

Importing a Backup Set to an Enterprise Server

You import a backup set from a network storage location to restore an Enterprise Server, or to replace a lost or damaged backup set.

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You import a backup set from WorkStation to replace a lost or incomplete backup set, or to add a backup set to a new SmartStruxure server. Building Operation stores a local backup set for an Enterprise Server or SmartStruxure server devices under the Local folder in the Backup Sets folder. However, the system handles the storage of backup sets based on the type of SmartStruxure server. For example, a SmartStruxure server device stores only one backup set at a time. Therefore, the system overwrites the previous backup file with the latest file. If there is no file present, Building Operation adds the backup set to the Local folder. In a multi-server system, the Enterprise Server fetches and stores the latest backup set for each SmartStruxure server device in a separate directory in the Backup Sets folder. In addition, the system can store several backup sets for each SmartStruxure server device as well as multiple backup sets for the Enterprise Server.

 
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Figure: Import backup set from WorkStation to SmartStruxure Server Devices or Enterprise Server

Importing is a three-step process: logging onto the SmartStruxure server, importing the file, and then restoring the SmartStruxure server. First, you log onto a SmartStruxure server in WorkStation. You then import the selected backup set from a network storage area. Finally, you restore the SmartStruxure server.

You can only restore a SmartStruxure server using a backup set that was created with the same software version on the same SmartStruxure server (including service pack). To help identify the usable backup sets, the system displays the compatible files in black text and the incompatible files in red text. If you select an incompatible backup set to restore a SmartStruxure server, no backup set displays after importing.

To import a backup set to an Enterprise Server

  1. In WorkStation, in the System Tree pane, select the Enterprise Server.

  2. On the Actions menu, click Restore .

  3. Click Import Backup Set .

     
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  4. Select a backup set that is stored on a file system and click Open .

  5. Click Yes, if you want to replace an existing backup set.

     
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  6. Click Close .

You can now restore the Enterprise Server with the imported backup set.

See Also

  • Backup Sets
  • Restoring the SmartStruxure Server
  • Restore Options Dialog Box
  • No Restore Files Display After Backup
  • Backup Set Import from WorkStation