Procedure 2-9: Backup and restore NE database using SFTP
Overview
Use this procedure to backup and restore the NE database or to setup an automatic backup schedule using SFTP.
Important!
You must have TCP/IP connectivity between your NE and your SFTP server, and your NE must have a defined IP address.
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure,
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Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.
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Refer to Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
Important!
The WaveStar® CIT is not SSH FTP (SFTP) server. You must have access to an SSH FTP server to use this feature.
The backup feature can be forced or scheduled to complete automatically at specified intervals.
If you log in using TCP/IP, your PC must be part of the GNE's TCP/IP Gateway Host List. (Refer to Procedure 7-16: Provision/enable/disable the NE as a TL1 TCP/IP GNE.)
Steps
Complete the following steps to backup and restore the system.
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Connect the PC and establish a WaveStar® CIT session with the gateway NE. Important! You must have TCP/IP connectivity between your NE and your SFTP server, and your NE must have a defined IP address. Reference: Procedure 14-2: Connect Personal Computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session | ||||||||
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