Creating Backup Specifications - HP Data Protector A.06.11 Integration Manual

Online
To perform an offline backup:
1. On the NNM system, take the NNM database offline by running:
ovstop
2. Back up the complete NNM directory using Data Protector.
3. On the NNM system, bring the NNM database online by running:
ovstart

Creating backup specifications

Create a backup specification using the Data Protector Manager.
1. In the Context List, click Backup.
2. In the Scoping Pane, expand Backup Specifications, right-click Filesystem, and
click Add Backup.
3. Select a template:
Windows: NT_NNM_template
UNIX: Unix_NNM_template
You can also select the Blank Filesystem Backup template or any other
template.
Click OK.
4. Select the appropriate client and directories to be backed up from the client.
Click Next.
5. Select devices to use for the backup.
To specify device options, right-click the device and click Properties.
Click Next.
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The database is in a paused state and the changes made to the
database during the backup process are recorded to temporary
files. When the backup completes, the database resumes its normal
state and the changes from the temporary files are applied to the
database, bringing it to a consistent state.