Users Guide

For FTP, enter your user name and password. This option transfers the Dell Networking OS image file
into the /data/FTOS/<SwitchModel> directory and copies the files to the TFTP/FTP location.
3. Enter the URL location to upload the switch software image using the formats listed in the Upload
Switch Software Image screen.
4. To return to the main menu, press Enter.
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.
The backup location is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Restoring the Database
NOTE:
• AFM historical performance data is not included in the database file.
• The AFM server IP must be the same as the location of the database backup file.
• Restoring backup files overwrites all existing data.
1. Select Restore Database .
The RESTORE DATABASE screen displays.
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