Procedure 6-10: Backup and restore NE database using FTP
Overview
Use this procedure to backup and restore the NE database or to setup an automatic backup schedule using FTP.
Important!
You must have direct TCP/IP connectivity to your NE and the 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.
The WaveStar® CIT is not a fully implemented FTP server, but it can handle backup and restore capabilities. For automatic backups, Alcatel-Lucent 1350 OMS or another large capacity FTP server should be used. The WaveStar® CIT is not recommended for automatic backups.
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 Alcatel-Lucent 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5) User Provisioning Guide.)
Important!
If the FTP server associated with the WaveStar® CIT fails to start, it could mean that another program using an FTP server is already running. Depending on what operating system you are using, you must go to the device file and disable the FTP server. Refer to Procedure 6-15: Disable an FTP server on your PC for instructions for each allowed operating system.
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 direct TCP/IP connectivity to your NE and the NE must have a defined IP address. Reference: Procedure 6-2: Connect personal computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session | ||||||||
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From the System View menu, select Administration → Set NE and enable File Transfer Protocol. | ||||||||
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Click OK. | ||||||||
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