Practices Guide

Lifecycle Controller Integration―Best Practices Specification

Note: The Automatic Backup schedule can be cleared by using the ClearBackupSchedule() function. The

Automatic Backup feature can be disabled by setting the “Automatic Backup Feature” attribute to

“Disabled” using the SetLCAttribute() function.

4.9 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.

4.10 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:

 Valid and enabled vFlash card with existing image

 Set script variables by editing script

Script: Restore_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.