Backing up system configuration

The UpdateXpress application can backup the system configuration to the external file, including hardware and firmware inventory, VPD, FoD license.

1. Launch the UpdateXpress application. See Launching the UpdateXpress application.
2. In the Welcome window, click Next.
3. In the Target Server window, select Manage the remote server, input the following information, and click Next.

   • IP address or Host name: BMC IP address or host name of the target system.

   • User Name: BMC user name of the target system.

   • Password: BMC password of the target system.

   • Port: BMC CIM or RSET port number. If users do not input, the default port is used.

   Note

   If not checking the BMC server certificate, select Accept BMC server's certificate by default, and click Next.
4. In the Task window, select Backup System Configuration and click Next.
5. In the Backup System Configuration Setting page, do the following:
   1. Click Browse to select the backup file location. Users can also use the default location.
   2. Select one or more backup items.
      Note

      If Firmware Configuration in XCC and UEFI or SED Authentication Key is selected, input the password twice, and record the password in a safe place.
   3. Click Next, and wait for several minutes depending on your server configuration.
   4. After the process is completed, click Next.
6. In the Finish window, click the log to check the updates, and click Close to exit.