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Configuration Management Portlets and Editors | Configuration Management
OMNM 6.5.2 User Guide 453
Config File Backup
Use the New Schedule (Config File Backup) window to specify the backup options, targets for backup,
device options, and then schedule the backup.
Access this window by right-clicking a configuration and then selecting New > Config File Backup.
The Config File Backup Parameters window has the following fields and options.
See Schedules
Portlet
on page 158 for scheduling fields and options descriptions.
Field/Option Description
File Name This name is used as the backed up configuration file during server transfers and
saved in source control.
The backed up configuration file will be name this during the server transfers and
saved in the source control.
Due to limitations of some devices, do not exceed 15 characters for the filename.
Description Provides a description of the file as it’s checked into storage.
Transfer Protocol Specifies which protocol is used (Default, FTP, TFTP, or SFTP) to transfer files.
Update user label Creates or points the selected user label to the backed up configuration file.
Email Settings Opens a window where you specify email options and recipients.
Add Equipment Adds the selected equipment to the Targets for Backup list.
Add Groups Adds groups of devices to the Targets for Backup list.
Remove All Deletes all devices and groups from the Targets for Backup list.
Targets for Backup Provides the following information for each target:
• Name
• Last Backup Results
• Last Backup Date
• Action deletes the entry