Post on 27-Jan-2021
Backup / Restore Tests June 9th 2016
The UCS system (real hardware) was a min UCS, running 3.1.1h
UCS is registered with UCS Central running 1.4.1b
Backup and Export is set “Global”
The UCS systems is moved in Domain Group “mini-UCS”
First we take a baseline backup. As test we concentrate on the VLAN configuration:
In UCS Central we create a Backup Policy (“All configuration backup”)
The schedule is updated accordingly
The backup runs successfully
The backup shows in the repository
Test Nr 1: Backup / Restore with Replace
Now we make a modification in the live mini-UCS system. Eg. We add new VLAN’s (3000-3020)
And do a restore from the last “All configuration” backup, with the “Replace” flag.
And the result is: the modifications in the VLAN configuration are removed
Test Nr 2: Backup / Restore with Merge
We create again new VLAN’s 3000-3020.
Take a Backup.
Delete Vlan 3002/3003, and 3016/17/18
Now do a restore with “Merge”
Vlan’s 3002/3003 and 3016/17/18 are restored !
Test Nr 3: Backup / Restore with Merge
Add Vlan 3000 – 3020, then do a backup
Delete Vlan 3000-3010, add Vlan’s 4000-4005
Now do a restore with “Merge”
Vlan’s 3000-3010 are restored, and Vlan’s 4000-4005 stay as before !