You can make backup copies of the various Device Manager - Storage Navigator (HDvM - SN) configuration files by downloading them to a folder that you specify. You can then use the backup configuration files to restore one or more of the files to the existing SVP if necessary or to configure a new SVP.
The following table lists the backup file items that have SVP firmware version requirements. If you need to restore these settings on an SVP that does not meet the minimum SVP firmware version requirement, first download the configuration file without selecting these backup file items, perform the restore operation using the configuration file, and then perform the operation in the following table to restore these settings.
| Backup file item | Minimum SVP version | Operation to restore the setting |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Disable File | 90-04-0x/xx | None (not applicable). |
| SIMSyslog Transfer Information | 90-04-0x/xx | Configure the SIMSyslog transfer settings on the Syslog tab of the Edit Alert Settings window. |
| TLS Security Settings | 90-02-0x/xx | Configure the TLS settings. |
| User Account Information | 90-08-22/00 | None (not applicable) |
The following table lists the items that are not backed up and provides the required action to save and re-register each item.
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Configuration reports of the storage system | See Using reports to view storage system information. |
| Configuration to block HTTP communication to SVP | See Blocking HTTP communication to the storage system. |
| Interval for the automatic updates of the Tasks window of Device Manager - Storage Navigator | See Setting the status refresh interval of the Tasks window. |
| Audit logs saved in SVP | See Hitachi Audit Log User Guide. |
| Private key and certificate used for SSL communication between the SVP and the management client | See Uploading a signed certificate. |
| Advanced system settings | See Changing advanced system settings. |
| Storage system information | See Setting storage system information. |
| Certificates for SMI-S provider | See Uploading a signed certificate to the SMI-S provider. |
| Configuration files for SMI-S provider | See Uploading an SMI-S provider configuration file. |
| Certificates for Hitachi Command Suite | See Registering certificates for HCS. |
| Mail notice settings | See Email tab in Edit Alert Settings window. |
You must have one of the following roles, depending on the configuration you are backing up or restoring:
| Configuration file | Description | Required role to back up a file | Required role to restore a file |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Account Information | User account information registered to HDvM - SN | Security Administrator (View Only) | Security Administrator (View & Modify) |
| Environment Parameter List | Parameter information in the entire system | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) |
| Log Transfer Information | Settings made in the Edit Audit Log Settings and Edit Alert Settings windows | Audit log Administrator (View Only) | Audit log Administrator (View & Modify) |
| SIMSyslog Transfer Information | Settings made in the Edit Alert Settings window | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) |
| External Authentication | Connection to the authentication server | Security Administrator (View) | Security Administrator (View & Modify) |
| Key Management Server | Connection to the Key Management Server* * The client certificate in use when the key management (KMIP) server is connected cannot be backed up or restored by Device Manager - Storage Navigator. Consult the administrator of the key management server (KMS) to determine the best way to use the server to manage and back up the certificate. |
Security Administrator (View & Modify) | Security Administrator (View & Modify) |
| TLS Security Settings | Security settings used for communications with SVP | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) or Security Administrator (View & Modify) | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) or Security Administrator (View & Modify) |
| REST API Configurations | Remote storage information and job history information* * While downloading or restoring the REST API configuration files, the REST services are stopped. The REST services might be stopped for a few minutes due to the configuration file sizes because the download or restoration can take some time depending on the configuration file sizes. |
Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) | Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) |
| WSUS Settings | Settings to disable or enable use of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and settings for the WSUS server URL and the active hours* * If the SVP High Reliability Kit (standby SVP) is installed, the WSUS setting file cannot be downloaded. |
Security Administrator (View & Modify) | Security Administrator (View & Modify) |