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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 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:

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