User's Manual

The Next Backup populates with the date and time of the next scheduled backup.
7. Click Apply.
Performing An Immediate Backup
To perform an immediate backup:
1. Launch a browser window, and enter the Administration Portal URL displayed in the vSphere vCenter Console tab
for the virtual machine you want to configure or use the link from
Dell Management Console → Settings page. The
URL uses the following format and is case sensitive:
https://<ApplianceIPAddress>
2. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE.
3. Click Backup Now.
4. To use location and encryption password from the Backup settings, in the Backup Now dialog box, select that
check box.
5. Enter a Backup Location, User Name, Password, and Encryption Password.
6. Click Backup.
Restoring The Database From A Backup
NOTE: The restore operation causes the virtual appliance to reboot after it has completed.
To restore the database from backup:
1. Launch a browser window, and enter the Administration Portal URL displayed in the vSphere vCenter Console tab
for the virtual machine you want to configure or use the link from Dell Management Console → Settings page. The
URL uses the following format and is case sensitive:
https://<ApplianceIPAddress>
2. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE and the current backup and restore settings are displayed.
3. Click Restore Now.
4. In the Restore Now dialog box, enter a File Location (CIFS/NFS Format).
5. Enter the User Name, Password, and Encryption Password for the backup file.
6. To save your changes, click Apply
The appliance reboots or restarts once Apply is clicked.
Understanding vSphere Client Console Tab
The Console tab is found within the vSphere Client. The Console tab provides the ability to configure network settings,
change the administration password, set the local time zone, reboot the virtual appliance, reset the virtual appliance to
the factory settings, and refresh the virtual appliance console view. Once you access the console screen, VMware
vSphere Client takes control of your cursor. To escape from that control, press <CTRL> + <ALT>.
Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down. Once you have selected the option you want, press <ENTER>.
Configuring Network Settings
Changes to the network settings are done in the vSphere Client on the Console tab.
To configure network settings:
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