Users Guide

Restore now
Restoring ASM virtual appliance returns user-created data to an earlier configuration that is saved in a
backup file.
CAUTION: Restoring an earlier configuration restarts ASM 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 ASM virtual appliance every time you perform
a restore (for more information, see VMware documentation).
1. In the left pane, click Settings, and then click Backup and Restore.
2. On the Backup and Restore page, click Restore Now.
3. Type a path name in the Backup Directory Path and File Name 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
ASM requires a root-level user name and password to access and manage chassis, servers, switch,
VMware vCenter, and storage.
NOTE: To access any Dell resource, the default root-level user name is root, and the default
password is calvin. It is recommended to change the password; however, the user name for root-
level credentials in ASM must remain root.
NOTE: The Dell default credentials are not available for Dell Compellent Storage Center and Dell
EqualLogic Storage. You must create credentials to access these Dell resources. To create
credentials for the storage resource types, in the left pane, click Settings, and then click Credential
Management.
The Credentials Management page displays the following information about the credentials:
• Name — User-defined name that identifies the credentials.
• Type — Type of resource that uses the credential.
• Resources — Total number of resources to which the credential is assigned.
From the credential list, click a credential to view its details in the Summary tab:
• Name of the user who created and modified the credential.
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