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LC Integration Best Practices Specification
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Prerequisites for script:
 Valid and enabled vFlash card for licensing
 Set script variables by editing script
Script: Backup_CIFS_NFS.win
A) The Lifecycle Controller remote service must be in a “ready” state before executing any
other WSMAN commands. The GetRSStatus() method or the GetRemoteServicesAPIStatus()
method may be used depending on the version of the LC Management registered profile.
B) BackupImage(): Performs backup operation [ReturnValue=4096].
C) Poll jobstatus for Completed: GET the InstanceID of from B). See section 2.3 for a
definition of GET.
4.8 Import (restore) image from vFlash
This workflow performs a restore, or import operation, which restores the image from the
vFlash. The TIME_NOW parameter is passed, which invokes the operation immediately.
Approximate time for completion on an 12G system is 30-60 minutes depending on the system
configuration.
Applies to: LC1.5.0+
Prerequisites for script:
 Valid and enabled vFlash card for licensing
 Backup image on SD card (vFlash)
 Passphrase required if backup image used passphrase, edit script
Script: Restore_vFlash.win
A) The Lifecycle Controller remote service must be in a “ready” state before executing any
other WSMAN commands. The GetRSStatus() method or the GetRemoteServicesAPIStatus()
method may be used depending on the version of the LC Management registered profile.
B) RestoreImage(): Performs restore operation [ReturnValue=4096].
C) Poll jobstatus for Completed: GET the InstanceID of from B). See section 2.3 for a
definition of GET.
4.9 Import (restore) image from CIFS or NFS share
This workflow performs a restore, or import operation, which restores an image from the either
a CIFS or NFS share. The TIME_NOW parameter is passed, which invokes the operation
immediately. Approximate time for completion on an 12G system is 30-60 minutes depending
on the system configuration and network.
Applies to: LC1.5.0+
Prerequisites for script: