Backing up and restoring server-configuration data
Lenovo XClarity Administrator does not include built-in backup functions for server-configuration data. Instead, use the backup functions that are available for your managed server.
- Converged, Flex System, System x, ThinkSystem, and NeXtScale servers
Back up server-configuration data
Use the management web interface or CLI to back up the firmware.
- From the IMM web interface, click .
- From the CLI, use the backup command.
For more information about backing up servers using the IMM, see the Integrated Management Module II online documentation.
Use tools that are provided by the operating system to back up applications that are running on the server. For more information, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
For Flex System compute devices, ensure that you back up the settings for options that are installed on the compute nodes. You can back up all compute node settings, including the option settings, using the Advanced Setup Utility (ASU). For information about ASU, see Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) website).
Restore server-configuration data
Use the management web interface or the CLI to restore the firmware. For more information about restoring servers through the BMC, see Integrated Management Module II online documentation.
Use the documentation that is provided with the operating system and any applications that are running on the server to restore the software that is installed on the server.
- From the IMM web interface, click .
- From the CLI, use the restore command.
NoteYou can find additional information about backing up and restoring chassis components in thePureFlex and Flex System Backup and Restore Best Practices Guide. - ThinkServer servers
The restore procedures vary for each type of ThinkServer servers. See the product documentation that is provided with your server for information about restoring the device.