Manual Chapter : Create an instant backup for BIG-IP VELOS or rSeries devices

Applies To:

BIG-IQ Centralized Management

  • 8.4.0
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Create an instant backup for BIG-IP VELOS or rSeries devices

There are a few things you must do before you create a backup for a VELOS or rSeries devices running BIG-IP version 17.1 or later.

Before you create a backup for a VELOS device, you must provide the username and password for the partitions on that device. You can verify that the username and password are specified for the partitions for the VELOS device you want to back up by navigating to F5OS > Platform / Devices screen and clicking on the name of the VELOS device you are creating a backup for.

Important: If there is no user name, password, or assigned IP address for the VELOS partitions, the back up fails.

Before you create a backup for an rSeries device, you must set the primary key. For more information, see article https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K47512994

Important: If you do not set the primary key before you back up, the backup fails.

From BIG-IQ, you can create an instant backup of VELOS or rSeries devices running BIG-IP version 17.1 or later. It’s a good idea to periodically create a backup of your VELOS and rSeries devices in case the unexpected happens, and It helps to recover from system or hardware failure.

  1. At the top of the screen, click Devices.

  2. On the left, click F5OS > Platform / Devices > Backup Files.

    Backup Files screen opens.

  3. Click the Backup Now button at the top of the list.

  4. Specify a unique name for this backup file.

  5. For the Local Retention Policy, specify how many days you want to keep the backup, or select the Never Delete option.

  6. Select the rSeries or VELOS device you want to back up by moving it from the Available list to the Selected list; then click the Start button.

  7. To keep copy of backup files on external server which is supported with SCP or SFTP protocol, follow the below steps:

    1. For Archive, select the Store archive copy of backup check box.

    2. For Location, select SCP or SFTP.

    3. In the IP Address field, enter the remote server’s IP address.

    4. In the User Name and Password fields, enter the credentials to access the server.

    5. In the Directory field, enter the name of the directory where you want to store the archives on the server.

The Backup File dialog box opens. You can click the link to navigate directly to the Backup File screen to view this backup file.