User's Manual

7-6 System Guide
Backup and Restore
Configuration Backup and Restore
What is the basic purpose of Configuration Backup and
Restore?
The basic purpose of Configuration Backup and Restore is to save
user settings for upgrade after an operating system reload.
Configuration Backup and Restore is useful for restoring user
configurations at a clean Solaris/Xerox FreeFlow Print Server
installation or after a hard disk failure.
What does Configuration Backup and Restore actually
save?
Configuration Backup saves user defined settings only. It does not
save operating system or Xerox FreeFlow Print Server software. It
does not fix software corruption failures.
How big are the files?
Configuration data can be very small, depending upon the options
selected during the backup; an estimation of size is given before
Backup occurs.
Where are the files saved?
Configuration data may be saved to any available Xerox FreeFlow
Print Server location, including the local hard disk or a shared
network drive.
How long does the process take?
A configuration backup can vary substantially depending upon the
number and size of the items to be saved.
What schedule should be used?
Configuration information should be backed up weekly or more
often as necessary. Multiple versions of the files may be
maintained for future use. Saving a small set of very important
items can make the process very fast.