Backing up Files, Databases, and the LDAP Servers
Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the HCL Portal file system, databases, and LDAP server(s) using a backup and recovery utility of your choice. Remember to run the backup procedure before performing critical system-wide changes, such as upgrading to a new version of HCL Digital Experience or installing interim fixes and fix packs.
Perform the following tasks to back up the HCL Digital Experience file system, databases, and LDAP server(s):
- Completing prerequisites for backup
Before you back up the HCL Digital Experience installation, decide which utility to use and whether to perform online backup or offline backup. - Backing up the HCL Portal file system
Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the HCL Portal file system. - Backing up the LDAP server(s)
If you have made system-wide changes and are using an LDAP user registry, back up your LDAP server. - Backing up the database
Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the HCL Portal databases. - Backing up the IBM Installation Manager
IBM Installation Manager must also be included in backup and recovery planning. If you back up the HCL Portal file structure and then install a fix pack, the HCL Portal and IBM Installation Manager become out of sync after you restore the HCL Portal file system. This condition is not recoverable.