Backing Up Critical Console Data

Using your HMC, you can back up important data. Critical console data includes: When you back up console data, you cannot choose which piece of the software you
want to save. All pertinent HMC data is saved to the DVD-RAM when you back up
critical console data.

This function saves the data stored on your HMC hard disk and is critical to support
HMC operations. Back up the HMC after you have made changes to the HMC or to the
information associated with logical partitions.

Use this task after customizing your logical partition definitions in any way. You can
store a backup copy of hard disk information to your HMC following the repair or
replacement of the disk.

To backup critical console data you must be a member of the following roles:

To backup critical console data, do the following:
  1. In the Navigation area, click the Software Maintenance icon.
  2. In the Contents area, select Backup Critical Console Data.
  3. After reading the dialogue, select HMC Data to save critical console information and HMC Logs to save log files. You can select either or both.
  4. Select Backup to store your critical console data on the DVD-RAM disc.
  5. Click OK.

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