Backing up critical HMC data

You can back up important console information to a location separate from the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Using the HMC, you can back up all important data, such as the following data:

  • User-preference files
  • User information
  • HMC platform-configuration files
  • HMC log files
  • HMC updates through Install Corrective Service
The backup function saves the HMC data stored on the HMC hard disk to one of the following locations:
  • Locally mounted USB flash memory drive
  • Remote system mounted to the HMC file system (such as Network File System (NFS))
  • Remote site through File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Back up the HMC after you change the HMC or the information associated with logical partitions.

To back up the HMC, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

  • Super administrator
  • Operator
  • Service representative
To back up the HMC critical data, choose one of the following navigation options. The option that you select depends on the interface type of the HMC:
  • If you are using an HMC Classic or HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
    1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
    2. In the Operations area of the content pane, click Back Up Management Console Data.
    3. Select an archive option.
    4. Follow the instructions on the window to back up the data.
  • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
    1. In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon HMC Management, and then click Console Management.
    2. In the Maintenance and Data area of the content pane, click Backup Management Console Data.
    3. Select an archive option.
    4. Follow the instructions on the window to back up the data.
Parent topic: Troubleshooting the HMC


Last updated: Wed, September 22, 2021