Users Guide

Alternatively, to generate an encrypted backup file using a passphrase, enter the passphrase and click

Finish. In the absence of a passphrase, Lifecycle Controller encrypts the backup image file with a

default passphrase (internally generated).

5. In the Backup File Passphrase field, enter a passphrase. For example, Rt@#12tv.

NOTE: A valid passphrase contains 8–32 characters. It must include a combination of

uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, and must not have white spaces. The

passphrase is optional and if used for backup, it must be used during restore.

6. In the Confirm Passphrase field, re-enter the passphrase and click Finish.

The system restarts and Lifecycle Controller is disabled. You cannot access Lifecycle Controller until

the backup process is complete. A success message is displayed when you start Lifecycle Controller

after backup is complete.

NOTE: You can check the Lifecycle logs in the iDRAC web interface for backup server profile

status. To view the log in Lifecycle Controller after the backup is completed, click Lifecycle Log

→ View Lifecycle Log History.

System or feature behavior during backup

• Lifecycle Controller is disabled.

• A partition with a label name SRVCNF is automatically created on the vFlash SD card to store the

backup image file. If a partition with the label name SRVCNF exists, it is overwritten.

• Takes up to 45 minutes depending on the server configuration.

• Takes a backup of all configuration information.

• Does not back up diagnostics and driver pack information.

• Backup fails if an AC power cycle is performed.

Export server profile

Use this licensed feature to export the backup image file stored in the vFlash SD card to a USB drive or a

network share.