Restoring the VSP One File configuration

You can restore the VSP One File configuration from a local backup file or an available snapshot. To restore a backup file or snapshot, the file or snapshot must be created in the current version of the VSP One File management software. Restore operations are not supported for backup files and snapshots created in previous versions.

CAUTION:

Restoring from a backup overwrites any existing configuration. A restore operation can take several minutes. Once the backup restoration has completed, a system restart is required for the restored configuration to take effect.

Warning: Restarting the system disrupts quorum device services. To prevent loss of service in a clustered configuration while the reboot is performed, make sure that all managed clusters are in a robust state before restarting the system.

Ensure that you have the local backup file that you want to restore from and that you have the encryption password for the file. The password was assigned when the backup file was created as described in Backing up the VSP One File configuration. Contact your administrator if you require assistance locating the password.

From the app switcher, select System Administrator.
Navigate to Configuration > Restore.

Tip: The date, time, and status of the last restore is shown. Click View log to view additional information about the last restore process.
In the Restore window, specify whether you want to restore from a snapshot or restore from a backup file:
- To restore from a snapshot listed in the Restore window, select the snapshot you want to restore, click Restore, and then click Initiate restore.
  You can select only snapshots created in the version of VSP One File that you are using. Snapshots created in other versions are shown, but not available. To verify the version, click the user icon, and then click About.
- To restore from a backup file, click Upload Snapshot and enter the following information in the wizard:
  1. Upload the local backup file.
  2. Enter the encryption password for the backup file, and then click Next.
  3. Select the snapshot you want to restore. After the initial full backup snapshot is created, incremental snapshots are created for subsequent backups. When you select a snapshot, the configuration for that snapshot and any previous snapshots is restored.
  4. Accept the prompt to overwrite and replace the existing configuration.
  5. Click Finish.