Deployment Guide

Backing Up the AFM Database

NOTE:

• The backup file does not include AFM historical performance data.

• The AFM server IP must be the same as the location of the database backup file.

1. Select Backup Database.

The Backup Configuration and Database screen displays.

2. Select a backup option:

NOTE: If AFM uses the local DHCP server and/or a local FTP server, select AFM Configuration

and Database to back up the database instead of AFM Database.

• 1. AFM Database — Back up the AFM database files only. The switch configuration and

dhcpd.conf files are not included.

• 2. AFM Configuration and Database — Back up the AFM configuration and database files.

NOTE: The backup file extensions are type-specific. You cannot restore the AFM database files

using the 2. AFM Performance Database or 3. AFM Configuration and Database options. You

must use the 1. AFM Database option. Similarly, you cannot restore configuration files using the

1. AFM Database option.

3. Wait while AFM backs up the files and note the backup location that displays at the bottom of the

screen.

Step 3: Manage the AFM Virtual Appliance