Schedule Backups creates regular backups of the deployment data according to the days and times that you specify. Use Schedule Backups to ensure that you always have a current backup. This makes it possible to restore a deployment with a minimal loss of data.
Authentication takes place during the backup process. However, backup operations slow general system performance. RSA recommends that you schedule the backups to take place during off-peak periods.
If you promote a replica instance to a primary instance, you must configure Schedule Backups on the new primary instance.
RSA recommends that you maintain a current backup. If a successful backup is not created in 7 days, the deployment sends a Critical System Notification if the deployment is configured to send notifications. The deployment also sends a Critical System Notification if a scheduled backup is not successful.
Procedure
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In the Operations Console of the primary instance, click Maintenance > Backup and Restore > Schedule Backups.
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Under Schedule Backup Status, select On.
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Under Backup Configuration, do the following:
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In the Backup Password field, enter a valid password. In the Confirm Backup Password field, enter the same password.
Carefully note the backup password you specify. You need this password to restore the deployment.
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For Maximum Number of Archived Backups, accept the default of 4, or select a new number from the drop-down list.
RSA recommends that you select a minimum of 4 backups. When the total number of scheduled backups reaches the maximum number, the next scheduled backup will delete the oldest scheduled backup.
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Under Backup Location, do one of the following:
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Select Local Authentication Manager Server. The backup is stored on the appliance in the directory /opt/rsa/am/backup.
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Select Windows Shared Folder.
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In the Windows Shared Folder field, enter the path to an existing Windows shared folder, for example, \\primary.company.net\backup_path.
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If the shared folder requires a user name, enter the user name in the Folder User Name field, for example, Domain1\User1.
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If the shared folder requires a password, enter the password in the Folder Password field, for example, password1.
Note: If you are using a Windows share, RSA Authentication Manager 8.4 requires the SMBv2 or SMBv3 protocol. SMBv1 is no longer supported.
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Select NFS (Network File System) Shared Folder. In the NFS Shared Folder field, enter the path to an NFS server and file directory, for example, fileserver.company.net:/backup_path.
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Under Schedule, accept the default settings, or specify a different backup schedule.
For example, you can create backups on every Monday and Wednesday at 2:00 A.M.
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Click Save.
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