Backing up data

You can use a backup script to archive a copy of your RICOH ProcessDirector system configuration.
To back up RICOH ProcessDirector data:
  1. Stop all application and secondary servers. The backup procedure stops the primary server automatically. See Stopping the base product and secondary servers and Stopping an application server.
  2. Log in to the primary computer as the root user.
  3. Enter /opt/infoprint/ippd/bin/aiwbackup.pl with any of these options:
    -f filename
    Back up data to a directory and file name other than the default, which is /tmp/aiw_backup_data.[timestamp].tar.gz.
    -m
    Do not make a backup image of the database. Use this option if the database is on a different computer.
    -r
    Input files and job files (the files in the spool directory that contain job information, including copies of input files) are saved by default. A backup with the -r option does not save input files or job files, but it does save jobs. System data and control files are always saved.
      Important:
    • The -r option is slightly different on the aiwbackup and aiwrestore commands:
      • On aiwbackup, the -r option backs up the system without including input files or job files. It does not delete the jobs from the system.
      • On aiwrestore, the -r option restores the system without restoring jobs, input files, or job files.
      If you use the -r option when you back up RICOH ProcessDirector, you should also use it when you restore the system to avoid restoring jobs whose files have not been saved.
    -h or -?
    Display help for the aiwbackup command.
    For example, this command saves data, including jobs, but not including input files or job files, to a file called mybackup.tar.gz:
    • /opt/infoprint/ippd/bin/aiwbackup.pl -f mybackup.tar.gz -r
    You see a message that all servers will be stopped, whether jobs and input files will be backed up, and the location of the backed up files.
  4. Enter Y to proceed with the backup.
    When the backup is complete, you see a message that the backup was successful.
Parent topic: Upgrading