Backups prevent situations that may lead to serious problems, such as data losses. For example, the following kinds of problems can occur with any system:
Damage to hardware due to earthquakes or other natural disasters
Data loss due to operational errors
Data loss due to hardware faults
By backing up the necessary data in advance, the impact of these problems can be minimized.
It is necessary to carefully determine what needs to be backed up, and when it should be backed up.
In addition to regular backups, it is recommended to take backups at the following times:
When definitions or settings are changed
When operational data is saved
Besides taking backups, ensure that the system can always be recovered quickly and certainly.
The backup and recovery methods available with Systemwalker Operation Manager are explained below.
Systemwalker Operation Manager provides tools and commands for backing up and restoring the user registration information and the operation management information, in case the operating environment is damaged or accidentally deleted.
Refer to "Backing Up or Restoring Operation Environment" in the Systemwalker Operation Manager Installation Guide for details on how to back up and recover the operating environment. Also, refer to "Storage Location of Definition Information Files" in the Systemwalker Operation Manager Installation Guide for details on the information that is backed up.
