Backup and Restore
Guide on backing up and performing a complete system restoration using the backup and restore functionality in anynode – The Software SBC. We explore the General Concept, covering restoration capabilities, limitations, and providing a brief overview of the hot standby feature.
Cyberattacks, server crashes, or even simple user errors pose potential threats to your anynode installation. Hence, it is imperative to establish a robust backup strategy to safeguard your anynode installation from potential disruptions.
In this chapter, we will explore the steps involved in backing up and performing a complete system restoration using the backup and restore functionality. This process is particularly beneficial when an anynode installation has been accidentally deleted or overwritten.
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Initially, we explore the General Concept, covering restoration capabilities, and limitations, and providing a brief overview of the hot standby feature.
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Following that, we take a closer look at the required Prerequisites.
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Next, in the Create Backup section, we will illustrate the process of generating and locating a backup file. Additionally, we will provide instructions on creating a backup file using REST API and Windows PowerShell ISE. For Linux users, the provided shell script can be employed to create a backup via REST API.
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Finally moving on to the restoration process, the Restore Backup section details the crucial steps for importing the saved backup file and restoring your anynode configuration.
