Install Guide
Backup, restore, and update OMIMSSC
The topics in this section describe the migration of OMIMSSC-SCOM appliance to upcoming versions using backup and restore
feature and then updating the OMIMSSC-SCOM appliance.
NOTE: Upgrading the OMIMSSC appliance to version 7.2 by using the service packs is not supported. To upgrade, create a
backup file of the appliance and restore the backup file in the OMIMSSC version 7.2 appliance. For more information, see
the respective Backup and Restore OMIMSSC sections in this guide.
Topics:
• Backup OMIMSSC appliance
• Restore OMIMSSC appliance
• Update OMIMSSC using service pack update feature
Backup OMIMSSC appliance
The Backup feature saves information about all the enrolled SCOM consoles, discovered devices along with license information,
jobs running in OMIMSSC dashboard, credential profiles and the configuration settings.
Taking backup of OMIMSSC Appliance versions 7.1 and 7.1.1 for
Operations Manager
The backup function backs up the old appliance data from versions 7.1 and 7.1.1 and creates a backup file.
Ensure that if there are any running jobs in the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard, wait until the job completes
and then perform backup of the appliance data.
Perform the following steps to backup OMIMSSC Appliance:
1. Launch the OMIMSSC Appliance VM.
The terminal console is displayed.
2. Provide the Admin password, and then press Enter.
The appliance configuration options are displayed.
3. Go to Backup Appliance Data using arrow keys, and then press Enter.
Backup the OMIMSSC version 7.2 from admin portal
The backup function backs up the appliance data from version 7.2 and creates a backup file in the custom CIFS share location.
Ensure that you have created a CIFS share folder.
To backup the OMIMSSC appliance, perform the following steps:
1. Log in to the Dell EMC OMIMSSC Admin portal as the default admin by providing password in the password field.
The Admin Portal login page is displayed.
2. On the left pane, select Settings > Backup Appliance.
The Backup Settings and Details wizard is displayed.
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