User guide

Chapter 9: Using Tools 255
You may save the local user database on a DSR switch (except as noted above), CPS appliance or
CCM appliance. For information on restoring a user database, see Restoring the user database of a
managed appliance on page 255.
To save the user database of a managed appliance:
1. In the Unit Overview window, click the Save User Database icon or link. The Save Appliance
User Database Wizard will appear. Click Next.
2. The Type in File Description window will open. Type a description of the user database that
will be saved and can be used if you wish to restore the database, and then click Next.
3. The Completed Successful window will open.
4. Click Finish. The Unit Overview window will open.
Restoring the user database of a managed appliance
NOTE: You may not restore the user database of a DS1800 digital switch or DSR1161, DSR2161, DSR4160,
DSR800 switch.
You may restore the local user database of a DSR switch, CPS appliance or CCM appliance. To
restore the user database, a previously saved user database file must exist. See Saving the user
database of a managed appliance on page 254 for more information.
Database files are stored in the DSView software server appliance files repository. You may
display the available database files by selecting the System tab, selecting Appliance Files in the top
navigation bar and selecting User Database in the side navigation bar.
NOTE: The managed appliance must be rebooted to enable the restored user database file.
To restore the user database of a managed appliance:
1. In the Unit Overview window, click the Restore User Database icon or link. The Restore
Appliance User Database Wizard will appear. Click Next.
2. The Select User Database to Restore window will open. Click the radio button to the left of the
managed appliance user database you wish to restore, and then click Next.
3. The Completed Successful window will open.
4. Click Finish. The Unit Overview window will open.
5. Reboot the managed appliance to enable the user database. See Rebooting on page 251 for
more information.
Managing Tasks
The Tasks window allows you to add, delete and change tasks. The Tasks window lists all existing
tasks configured in the DSView management software and allows you to manually run tasks.