Users Guide

• To use custom settings:

1. In the Backup Directory Path box, type a path name where the backup file will be saved. Use

one of these formats:

– NFS – host:/share/

– CIFS – \\host\share\

2. Optionally, type a username and password in the Backup Directory User Name and Backup

Directory Password boxes, if they are required to access the location you typed in the earlier

task.

3. In the Encryption Password box, type a password that is required to open the backup file,

and verify the encryption password by typing the password in the Confirm Encryption

Password box.

NOTE: The password can include any alphanumeric characters such as !@#$%*

4. Click Backup Now.

Restore Now

Restoring Active System Manager virtual appliance returns user-created data to a earlier configuration

that is saved in a backup file.

CAUTION: Restoring an earlier configuration restarts Active System Manager virtual appliance

and deletes data created after the backup file to which you are restoring.

NOTE: It is recommended to perform frequent backups to prevent data loss and corruption.

Additionally, it is recommended to take a snapshot of Active System Manager virtual appliance every

time you perform a restore (for more information, see VMware documentation).

1. In the left pane, click Settings → Backup and Restore.

2. Click Restore Now.

3. Type a path name in the Backup Directory Path box that specifies the backup file to be restored. Use

one of the following formats:

• NFS – host:/share/filename.gz

• CIFS – \\host\share\filename.gz

4. To log into the location where the backup file is stored, type the username and password in the

Backup Directory User Name and Backup Directory Password boxes.

5. To access the backup file, type the encryption password in the Encryption Password box. This is the

password that was typed when the backup file was created.

6. Click Restore Now.

7. Confirm or cancel the action when a confirmation message is displayed.

The restore process is started.

Credentials Management

Active System Manager (ASM) requires a root-level user name and password to access and manage

chassis, servers, switch, VMware vCenter, and storage.