How to backup a performance database using Unisphere for PowerMax 9.x

Backing up a performance database
This procedure is a recommended practice. The backup performance database option is available for one or more storage systems, regardless of their registration status. By default, only Trending and Planning (Historical) data is backed up. The performance backups should be stored in a safe location. Performance database backups can be restored.

To back up the performance database:

1. Select to open the Settings panel
2. In the Settings dialog box, select Unisphere Databases > Performance Databases
3. Select a database from the list and click Backup
4. Enter a backup File Name
5. (Optional) Select any of the following Data to Save:
   1. Last day of Diagnostics
   2. Named Real-Time Traces
       
      Note: Historical is always selected and cannot be cleared.
       
6. Set the Execution Time. Possible values are Now and Schedule (specific date and time)
   1. Schedule Complete the following steps:
      1. Click Next
      2. Select the Start Date & time
      3. Select if you want this to be a Recurring database backup. If Yes, select the days on which the database backups should occur.
   2. Now go to step 7
7. Click OK

A database backup can take some time to complete.