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Backing up and restoring orchestrator-server data

Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator does not include built-in backup and restore functions. Instead, use the backup functions that are available based on the virtual-host operating system on which XClarity Orchestrator is installed.

About this task

Always back up XClarity Orchestrator after performing the initial setup and after making significant configuration changes, including:
  • Before updating XClarity Orchestrator
  • After making any network changes
  • After adding users to XClarity Orchestrator local authentication server
  • After managing new resource managers

If you have backup and restore procedures in place for virtual hosts, ensure that your procedures include XClarity Orchestrator.

Important
  • Ensure that all running jobs are complete and that XClarity Orchestrator is shut down before you create a backup.
  • Ensure that you back up XClarity Orchestrator on a regular basis. If the host operating system shuts down unexpectedly, you might not be able to authenticate with XClarity Orchestrator after the host operating system is restarted. To resolve this problem, restore XClarity Orchestrator from the last backup.
  • Backing up and restoring orchestrator-server data on a VMware ESXi host
    At times, you might need to restore s orchestrator-server data from a backup. Several alternatives are available to backup and restore an XClarity Orchestrator virtual appliance that is running on a VMware ESXi host. The specific process to use to restore from a backup are typically based on the process that was used to create the backup. This topic discusses how to backup and restore using the VMware vSphere Client.
  • Backing up and restoring orchestrator-server data on a Microsoft Hyper-V host
    At times, you might need to restore Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator orchestrator-server data from a backup. Several alternatives are available to backup and restore an XClarity Orchestrator virtual appliance that is running on a Microsoft Hyper-V host. The specific process to use to restore from a backup are typically based on the process that was used to create the backup. This topic discusses how to backup and restore using the Windows Server Backup.