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Publication history 0July 1999

This release of the optional Network Wide Backup & Restore application for INM Release 5.0 is updated to include the following maintenance release changes. Change bars have been used in the text.

Procedure 2-2, Uninstalling the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application, is revised.

A new procedure, Procedure 2-3, Saving the Network Wide Backup & Restore configuration data, is added

Procedure 3-4, Restoring a backup, is revised. Procedure 3-7, Customizing user preferences, is revised.

June 1999This is the first release of the optional Network Wide Backup & Restore application for INM Release 5.0.


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Introduction 1-1Network Wide Backup & Restore 1-1Backup & Restore 1-2Suspending and unsuspending automated backups 1-3Collection information 1-3

OPC 1-3NPC 1-3

Installation of Network Wide Backup & Restore 2-1Chapter task list 2-1List of procedures2-1 Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application 2-22-2 Uninstalling the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application 2-52-3 Saving the Network Wide Backup & Restore configuration data 2-6

Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-1Network Wide Backup & Restore user interface window 3-1Chapter task list 3-2List of procedures3-1 Using the Controller List window 3-33-2 Retrieving backup history 3-53-3 Viewing and modifying controller information 3-83-4 Restoring a backup 3-103-5 Using the Recurring Backup option 3-133-6 Using the One Time Backup option 3-173-7 Customizing user preferences 3-203-8 Printing and exporting data 3-233-9 Viewing and customizing error messages 3-263-10 Viewing the status of a controller 3-283-11 Canceling an active controller 3-30

List of terms 4-1

Index 5-1


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About this document 0This document describes INM Network Wide Backup & Restore.

Audience for this documentThis document is for trained INM maintenance personnel.

Format for system informationThoughout this document you will see system information, such as command strings and prompts and responses, represented in consistent ways.

Command stringsCommand strings you enter appear in bold face followed by the Return or Enter () symbol as in the following example:

cd /tmp Note: You must enter the command string exactly as shown, including spaces, and press the Return key.

Variable parameters appear in angle brackets, as in the following example:mkdir /

An explanation of the variable follows the command string, as in the following example:

Prompts and responses from the systemSystem prompts and responses appear in courier font as in the following example:

Press Return to continue.

Directory and path namesDirectory and path names, when not part of a command string, appear in courier font as in the following example:

/opt/nortel/inmb0

where is the name of the CD-ROM directory


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Buttons and menu itemsButtons and menu items in the application interface appear in bold face as in the following example:

Click on the OK button.Keyboard keys

Keyboard key names appear in bold face as in the following example:Press Return ().

Results of an action and commentsResults of an action and comments are printed in italic type, as follows:

The Controller List window appears.

Technical support and informationNortel Networks maintains Integrated Network Management (INM) support centers in North America and the United Kingdom (UK). Based on the location from which your account is managed, refer to one of the following sections.

Customer accounts managed in North AmericaINM Customer Care provides technical support for INM customer accounts managed in North America. The support provided consists of emergency and regular technical support and an INM Product Services suite of additional support services.

Use one of the following telephone numbers to reach INM Customer Care.

Emergency technical supportYou can reach emergency technical support personnel outside of the regular technical support hours through an automatic paging system.

Nortel Networks provides emergency technical support for INM customers who have purchased an optional, value-added service package. The service package provides technical support outside of regular hours for critical issues for the period covered by the service package.

Note: Access to regular technical support for all issues defined in the service package is also available for the period covered by the service package.

If you are in Canada or the US Call toll free: 1-877-684-6622 (1-877-NTINMCC)

If you are not in Canada or the USCall: 1 (country code) 613-765-7766


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Issues considered critical include: issues that are now having an effect on, or have the potential to

immediately have an effect on, services carried by the managed nodes issues causing the loss of network visibility or loss of fault management

functionality to one or more of the managed nodes

Regular technical supportNortel Networks provides regular technical support for INM customers who have purchased an optional, value-added service package. Call INM Customer Care: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00 hrs eastern standard time (EST) or eastern daylight time (EDT)Use the regular technical support to report and receive help for issues covered by the product warranty, as described in your purchase agreement with Nortel Networks.

You can be charged a standard rate for service requests that Nortel Networks considers to be outside the scope or period covered by the product warranty. You can purchase extended warranty coverage and additional support services. These optional, value-added service packages are part of the INM Product Services suite.

INM Product ServicesA full suite of optional, value-added services and service packages is available for purchase through the INM Product Services suite.

The services include: extended product warranty support advanced technical support installation planning and support on-site installation technical training software upgrades extended HP warranty network planning and integration consultation Network Management System Audits and Performance Reports

Contact your Nortel Networks representative for more information about the INM Product Services suite.


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Customer accounts managed in the United KingdomThe Nortel Networks Service Desk provides technical support for INM customer accounts managed in the UK. You can reach the Service Desk from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 (UK local time) using the following FAX or telephone numbers:

EMC conformance

If you are in the United KingdomFreephone: 0800 626 881Telephone: 0208 361 4693

FAX: 0208 945 3456

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FAX: +44 208 945 3456

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Introduction 1-Network Wide Backup & Restore

The Network Wide Backup & Restore Release 1.0 optional application enables the INM user to easily restore NE, Express NPC, or OPC/MOA lost data. The backup feature provides the ability to centralize and automate the backup of NE database and OPC configuration data to an INM server. The restore feature provides the ability to restore the backed up data when required.

Note: The Backup & Restore feature is not compatible with previous OPC/MOA releases.

With this application, an INM user can create network wide backups, which are placed on centralized storage (such as a hard drive). In the event of an OPC or NPC hardware failure or a provisioning error, the backup can be used to restore the controller and recover.

The backup is performed from the OPC or NPC to the INM controller workstation. Similarly, the restore operation restores from the INM controller to the OPC.

The Backup & Restore application contains a Backup Manager and a Restoration Manager will not create a processing load that can severly impact other processes on

the controller or INM platforms gives a snapshot of the data on the controller at the time of the backup provides two timestamps that are generated by the

process that creates the backup file; the time is based on the controllers time

INM workstation requesting the backup; the time indicates when backup has occurred at the INM workstation

is compatible with the following SONET NE controllers: OPC (OC-48 Release 15, and OC-192 Release 6)


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MOA (OC-3/12 Express Release 5 for MX and HX; CX Release 4) is compatible with the following SDH NE controllers:

EC-1 (TN-1P Release 2; TN-1C Releases 1, 2, 3; TN-1x Releases 7, 8; TN-4xE Releases 1, 2, 2.02, 3)

OPC (TN-64X Release 2) OPC (TN-16X Release 7.1)

The Network Wide Backup & Restore feature allows operators to create backups without having to travel to remote sites.

Only users with nocadm priviledges can perform backup and restore.

Only one instance of the EDIT window can be active at one time; other instances of the EDIT window can be in VIEW mode only.

Backup & RestoreDatabase backup is performed for each controller to record and save the contents of the database in a separate directory other than that of the controller.

Database restore is performed if a database of a controller becomes corrupted, to replace the corrupted database with a known good backup database to enable the controller to resume correct operation.

Backups are typically created at either of two times: recurring daily, weekly, or other specified period one time after significant changes have been made to the database or to

the controller environment

The backup directory can include up to nine separate backups.

A restore operation replaces the current contents of a controller database with the contents of the selected backup file.

The primary reasons for restoring a database are the current database has been corrupted a recent update has introduced problems and a previous version must be

reactivated new hardware has been installed that requires a database

Multiple different backups are maintained for the following reasons: if one backup has been corrupted, another backup can be selected instead each backup is related to a specific time, configuration, and set of

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a backup may contain changes that corrupt controller operation

You cannot overwrite a locked backup.

Suspending and unsuspending automated backupsSuspend automated database backup during any INM system maintenance activities, such as: rebooting an INM workstation reinstalling INM Backup & Restore software changing workstation date/time settings

At the completion of these maintenance activities, unsuspend the automated backup to allow automated backups to resume.

Collection informationThe INM B&R software collects and backs up the database from each controller on request or at scheduled intervals. This backup of the database is stored on the INM server to be used if a database has to be restored to the controller.

OPCThe database collected from the OPC is the current contents of the OPC at the time of collection.

NPCBefore the network processor controller (NPC) database is backed up to the INM, the NPC collects an update from each of its shelf processors (SP).


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This section describes the procedure to install the INM Network Wide Backup & Restore software onto the workstation that will manage the network.

The INM Network Wide Backup & Restore provides an automated process to back up system databases.

In the event of database failure, database corruption, or hardware replacement, the most recent database can be restored to the affected controller from the INM backup.

This section also describes the procedure to uninstall the INM Network Wide Backup & Restore software and the procedure to save the configuration data.

Chapter task listRefer to the following procedures to install or uninstall the Network Wide Backup & Restore feature.

Task Page

Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application 2-2

Uninstalling the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application 2-5

Saving the Network Wide Backup & Restore configuration data 2-6


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Procedure 2-1Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application

Use this procedure to install the Network Wide Backup & Restore software.

RequirementsRead this requirements section and the entire procedure through once before starting the procedure.

Before you start, you must unmount the CD-ROM drive and remove any CD-ROM from the drive have a copy of the Network Wide Backup & Restore CD-ROM install the INM software prior to the Backup & Restore software

Action

Step Action

1 Insert the Backup & Restore CD-ROM into the appropriate drive.2 Log in to the workstation as the root user. Enter the root user ID and password

in the login dialog.3 Open a console window and change to the /tmp directory. Enter

cd /tmp 4 Create a new directory to store the CD-ROM installation files. Enter

mkdir /cdrom 5 Mount the CD-ROM in the directory created. Enter

mount /dev/dsk/ /cdrom wheredevice name is the name of the CD-ROM drive. For example c1t2d0.

6 Create a new user directory to store the CD-ROM installation files. Entermkdir /tmp/br_install

7 Change to the new directory. Entercd /tmp/br_install

8 Save and restore the archive of the files to a storage location. Entertar xf /cdrom/install.tar

9 Run the installation script. Enter./br_install

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2Procedure 2-1 (continued)Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application

Step Action

10 A startup message prompts you if you want to proceed.If you wish to proceed, enteryes

11 A message prompts you for the name of the directory in which to store INM Backup & Restore.Note: Do not install the software in a directory called /tmp.If you use the default directory /opt/nortel, enterReturn If you use another directory (this directory must already exist), enter A directory called /inmbr will be created under the directory specified in this step (for example, the default directory will be /opt/nortel/inmbr). If you override the default with a directory called /my/directory/, the Backup & Restore software will be installed under /my/directory/inmbr. Meanwhile, a link /opt/nortel/inmbr will be created to point to /my/directory/inmbr.Note: The installation script checks the disk space in the specified file system. If there is not enough space, you will be prompted to type in another directory name.

12 If a version of Backup & Restore has already been installed, a message prompts you to confirm whether or not you want to re-use its run-time configuration in the new installation.Note: Run-time configuration includes the information of all controllers that have been added in the current Backup & Restore GUI, their backup schedules, the location of all backups, etc.If you wish to re-use the current run-time configuration, enteryes Note: The installation will first back up the current run-time configuration into a file called /tmp/inmbr_config.tar, and then restore it back after the new load is installed. The configuration saved in this file can also be re-used by any later load installation.

13 If you dont want to re-use the current run-time configuration, enterno

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Procedure 2-1 (continued)Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application

Step Action

14 In step 13, if you select not to use the current run-time configuration, a message prompts you to confirm that you do not want to re-use a previously saved run-time configuration. Note: Run-time configuration of a load can be saved in a file so that a new installation can re-use it.The file may be created by step 13, or it may be created by running Backup & Restore administration tool br_admin (refer to Procedure 2-3).If you wish to re-use a previously saved configuration, enteryes

15 You will then be prompted to type in the name of a previously saved configuration tarred file. The default file name is: /tmp/inmbr_config.tarIf you want to use the default directory, pressReturn If you do not want to re-use any previously saved configuration (this will be a fresh installation), enterno

16 A message shows you the details of the new installation and asks for your confirmation. To proceed with the installation, enter yes A message notifies you that the files are being extracted from CD-ROM. File extraction may take some time.A message notifies you when the installation completes successfully.Note: If you receive a message about software not installed, review the requirements for installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore application.When the installation script has finished, the system returns to the UNIX prompt.Check that the installation was successful by logging in to the GNB and ensuring that Network Wide Backup & Restore menus are available.

17 To unmount the CD-ROM, enterumount /cdrom

18 To remove the CD-ROM directory, enterrmdir /cdrom

19 To remove the installation files directory, entercd /tmp rm -rf /tmp/br_install

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2Procedure 2-2Uninstalling the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application

This procedure tells how to start the Network Wide Backup & Restore Administration tool and then how to uninstall the Network Wide Backup & Restore application.


Before you start, you must suspend any scheduled backup through the Backup & Restore User

Interface Action menu

Action

Step Action

1 Log in to the workstation as root.2 Start the Backup & Restore administration script. Enter

cd /opt/nortel/inmbr 3 Display the Backup & Restore administration menu. Enter

./br_admin4 To uninstall the network wide Backup & Restore application, make sure all

INM users log out. Select menu option 2. Enter2 A message prompts you for confirmation. Note: This operation is not recoverable.

5 If you want to proceed with the remove operation, enteryes A message notifies you that Backup & Restore has been successfully removed.

6 To exit from the administration tool, use menu option 3. Enter3

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Procedure 2-3Saving the Network Wide Backup & Restore configuration data

This procedure describes how to save the Network Wide Backup & Restore configuration data which allows the user to reuse configuration data during a new installation.


Before you start, you must: Ensure that all controllers in the Backup & Restore user interface are in the

idle state

Action

Step Action

1 Log in to the INM workstation as root.2 Start the Backup & Restore administration script. Enter

cd /opt/nortel/inmbr3 Open the Backup & Restore administration menu. Enter

./br_admin4 To save the configuration data, use menu option 1. Enter

1A message prompts you to specify a .tar file.

5 Specify a file name or press to accept the default file (/tmp/inmbr_config.tar).If there is no existing file, the save proceeds immediately.If there is an existing file, a message prompts you for confirmation to overwrite an existing file.

6 To proceed with the save operation and overwrite the file, enteryes A message notifies you that the configuration data has been successfully saved.

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The Network Wide Backup & Restore feature offers you several options that improve network reliability and availability: automated periodic backup of controller databases to the INM server on demand one-time backup to the INM server restore from the INM server in the event of hardware replacement or

database failure on any controller

Network Wide Backup & Restore user interface window The main Network Wide Backup & Restore user interface window has two sections. The upper section is the Controller List. The lower section includes nine tabs: History Controllers Restore Recurring Backup One Time Backup User Preferences Print & Export Manage Errors Controller Status


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Chapter task listRefer to the following procedures in order to use the Network Wide Backup & Restore feature.

Task Page

Using the Controller List window 3-3

Retrieving backup history 3-5

Viewing and modifying controller information 3-8

Restoring a backup 3-10

Using the Recurring Backup option 3-13

Using the One Time Backup option 3-17

Customizing user preferences 3-20

Printing and exporting data 3-23

Viewing and customizing error messages 3-26

Viewing the status of a controller 3-28

Canceling an active controller 3-30


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Procedure 3-1Using the Controller List window

Use this procedure to use the Controller List of the user interface.

You can do the following: filter the list sort the list

The contents of all tabs in the user interface are a static snapshot of the status at the instant that the view was created, as shown in the Controller list. Select the Refresh key to update the view.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window.

Action

Step Action

1 Determine your action.

2 Select any combination of the boxes in the Controller List: All - the system will display all the controllers OPC - the system will display only the OPC controllers NPC - the system will display only the NPC controllers EC-1 - the system will display only the EC-1 controllers Other

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If you want to Then go tofilter the Controller List step 2sort the Controller List step 3refresh the screen information step 4




Procedure 3-1 (continued)Using the Controller List window

Step Action

3 Determine by which column heading you want to sort the Controller List. You can sort by Name IP address Port (for an NPC only) State Type Recurring Backup One Time BackupSelect that column in the Controller ListNote: To toggle the direction of sort (ascending or descending) order, click on the column heading.

4 Click on the Refresh button.5 Choose one of the main window options.

6 The File menu allows you to exit.7 the Actions menu allows you to suspend backups.8 the cascading View Logs menu allows you to view the following:

Logs - displays the file of all backup and restore events Error Logs - displays the file of all errors that occurred during backup and

restore events Managed Logs - displays the file of errors that you can customize using

the Managed Errors tab9 The Help text is in INM05 Netscape online

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If you choose Then go toFile step 6Actions step 7View Logs step 8Help step 9




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Procedure 3-2Retrieving backup history

Use this procedure to retrieve and view backup history for individual controllers.

With the History tab, you can do the following to a backup: lock unlock delete

Refer to Figure 3-1, The History tab on page 3-7.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window in Edit mode select a controller from the Controller List select the History tab

Action

Step Action

1 Determine the location of the backed up data.

2 Click on the Recurring Storage Location: buttonThe Recurring Storage Location is defined in the Recurring Backup tab. Go to step 7.

3 Click on the Custom Storage Location: button4 Click on Browse.5 Select the directory that contains the backed up data.6 Click on OK.

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If the data is in the Then go toRecurring Storage location step 2Custom Storage location step 3




Procedure 3-2 (continued)Retrieving backup history

Step Action

7 Select the individual backup you want from the Stored Backups list.The list displays the following columns: Date date and time in which the backup occurred Storage Location the directory in which the backup resides Locked the backup is either locked or not locked (Yes/No) Disk Usage (Bytes) the size of the backup file(s)

8 View the details of the backup from the Details list.9 Determine if you want to lock, unlock, or delete the backed up data.

10 Click on the Lock button. The system prevents this backup from being erased.

11 Click on the Unlock button. The system unlocks a backup so you can erase it.

12 Click on the Delete button. The system deletes the file(s) containing the backed up data.Note: You cannot delete a locked backup.

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If you want to Then go tolock the backed up data step 10unlock the backed up data step 11delete the backed up data step 12




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Figure 3-1The History tab

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Procedure 3-3Viewing and modifying controller information

Use this procedure to view controller information add or delete a new controller to your Controller List

Refer to Figure 3-2, The Controllers tab on page 3-9.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Controllers tab have admin privileges to add or delete a controller

Action

Step Action


2 Click on the Add new controller button.3 Go to the Type: field. Select a controller type from the option menu.

The controller types are:a. OPC (operations controller)b. NPC (network processor controller)c. EC-1

4 Add the mandatory information in the enabled text fields:a. name in Name: fieldb. IP address in IP: field (required for NPC and OPC)c. TCP/IP port number in TCP/IP Port: field (required for NPC)d. MOA IP address in the MOA IP: field (required for NPC)e. Description: field. Type a description of the controller. This is not an

optional field.5 Click on the Save button.6 Click on the Delete button.

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If you want to Then go toadd a new controller (Save button is enabled) step 2delete an existing controller (Delete button is enabled) step 6




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Figure 3-2The Controllers tab

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Procedure 3-4Restoring a backup

Use this procedure to restore data to a controller.

Refer to Figure 3-3, The Restore tab on page 3-12.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must refer to appropriate controllers NTPs for restoring from INM, and perform

any steps required before performing INM restore including required hardware replacements

be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Restore tab select a controller from the Controller List have admin privileges

Action

Step Action

1 Determine the location of the backed up data.

2 Click on the Recurring Storage Location: buttonThe default Recurring Storage Location is the root directory of the controller.Go to step 7.

3 Click on the Custom Storage Location: button4 Click on Browse.5 Select the location that contains the backed up data.6 Click on OK.7 Select the storage location you want from the Storage Location list8 View the details of the backup from the Details list. Confirm that the selected

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If the data is Then go toin the default location step 2not in the default location step 3




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Procedure 3-4 (continued)Restoring a backup

Step Action

9 Click on the Restore button.A secondary window appears and shows the status of the restore to the controller.

10 Open the PC GUI.11 Log on to the NP that is being restored.12 Click on the Admin menu.13 Click on the Database Save and Restore submenu. The Database Save and

Restore dialog opens.14 Click on Validate.

15 Click on Commit to restore the database.16 Click on OK in the warning dialog.17 Click on Cancel to not restore the database (for example, if the wrong

database had been selected).Note: You must either commit or cancel a restore.

18 Go to the NTPs for restoring an OPC or NPC database.end

If the controller type is Then go toExpress step 10OPC or NPC step 18

If the database is Then go tocorrect step 15not correct step 17




Figure 3-3The Restore tab

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Procedure 3-5Using the Recurring Backup option

Use this procedure to add, edit, or clear a currently scheduled recurring backup of a controller.

Note: You cannot schedule a backup if a backup or restore is in progress. The state of the controller must be idle to schedule a backup.

Refer to Figure 3-4, The Recurring Backup tab on page 3-16.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Recurring Backup tab have admin privileges

Action

Step Action


2 Highlight the controller, in the Controller List, for which you want to edit a recurring backup.Go to step 4.

3 Highlight the controller, in the Controller List, for which you want to delete a recurring backup.Click on Clear. Click on Save.

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If you want to Then go toadd a recurring backup step 5edit a recurring backup step 2delete a recurring backup step 3




Procedure 3-5 (continued)Using the Recurring Backup option

Step Action

4 Determine the fields you want to edit.

5 Determine the date when you want the recurring backup to start. Type the recurring backup start date into the Start date: fields.

Note 1: Do not use a date earlier than todays date.Note 2: Do not use a date more than 28 days from today.

6 Determine the time when you want the recurring backup to start. Type the recurring backup start time into the Start time: fields.

7 Determine the frequency of the recurring backup. In the Backup every: field, select among Weeks Days HoursType in the number.

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If you want to edit the Then go tostart date of the recurring backup step 5start time of the recurring backup step 6frequency of the recurring backup step 7transfer rate of the recurring backup (OPC only) step 8number of backups to archive step 9storage location of the backup step 10

whereYYYY is the four-digit yearMM is the two-digit month (01 - 12)DD is the two-digit day (01 - 31)

whereHH is the two-digit hour (use 24-hour clock: 00 - 23)MM is the two-digit minute (00 - 59)SS is the two-digit second (00 - 59)




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Procedure 3-5 (continued)Using the Recurring Backup option

Step Action

8 Determine the transfer rate of the backup in bytes per second. In the OPC pacing speed: field, select among Maximum 10 000 50 000 100 000 1000 000

9 Determine the number of backups you want the system to store as archived backups. In the Number to keep: field, type in the number of backups you want to keep to ensure no one overwrites them.Note: You can archive up to 9 backups.

10 Determine where you want the backups stored. In the Storage location: field, type in a storage location or click on Browse... and select a location from the list supplied.

11 Determine your next step.

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If you Then click ondo not want to keep the settings Clearwant to change the settings to the previously designated defaults

Set To Defaults

want to make your settings the default settings Save As Defaults




Figure 3-4The Recurring Backup tab

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Procedure 3-6Using the One Time Backup option

Use this procedure to add, edit, or delete a one time backup of a controller.

Note: You cannot schedule a backup if a backup is in progress. The state of the controller must be idle to schedule a backup.

Refer to Figure 3-5, The One Time Backup tab on page 3-19.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the One Time Backup tab have admin privileges

Action

Step Action


2 Highlight the controller, in the Controller List, for which you want to edit a one time backup.Go to step 4.

3 Highlight the controller, in the Controller List, for which you want to delete a one time backup.Click on Clear.Click on Save.

4 Determine the fields you want to edit.

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If you want to Then go toadd a one time backup step 5edit a one time backup step 2delete a one time backup step 3

If you want to edit the Then go tostart date of the one time backup step 5start time of the one time backup step 6transfer rate of the one time backup step 7storage location of the backup step 8




Procedure 3-6 (continued)Using the One Time Backup option

Step Action

5 Determine the date when you want the one time backup to start. Type the one time backup start date into the Start date: fields.

Note 1: Do not use a date earlier than todays date.Note 2: Do not use a date more than 28 days from today.

6 Determine the time when you want the one time backup to start. Type the one time backup start time into the Start time: fields.

7 Determine the transfer rate of the backup in bytes per second. In the OPC pacing speed: field, select among Maximum 10 000 50 000 100 000 1000 000

8 Determine where you want the backups stored. In the Storage location: field, type in a storage location or click on Browse... and select a location from the list supplied.

9 Determine your next step.

end

whereYYYY is the four-digit yearMM is the two-digit month (01 - 12)DD is the two-digit day (01 - 31)

whereHH is the two-digit hour (use 24-hour clock: 00 - 23)MM is the two-digit minute (00 - 59)SS is the two-digit second (00 - 59)

If you Then click ondo not want to keep the settings Clearwant to change the settings to the previously designated defaults

Set To Defaults

want to make your settings the default settings Save As Defaults




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Figure 3-5The One Time Backup tab

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Procedure 3-7Customizing user preferences

Use this procedure to customize your user interface main window.

Following are some of the tasks you can do: set the printer you want to use designate your error types (e.g. critical, acceptable) set up email addresses select the font size for the user interface

Refer to Figure 3-6, The User Preferences tab on page 3-22.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the User Preferences tab have admin privileges

Action

Step Action

1 Determine the preferences you want to set for the UI.

2 Click on the Log Level: field. Choose between 1 and 5 from the option menu.Go to step 10.

3 Click on the Print Command field. Type the print command, to a maximum of 80 characters (e.g. lp -d pslj072).Go to step 10.

continued

If you want to Then go toset a log level step 2print step 3set the number of concurrent FTP jobs step 4notify people of errors by email step 5set the description of the controllers step 6define the error states step 7set the font size step 8set the job timeout (in hours) step 9




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Procedure 3-7 (continued)Customizing user preferences

Step Action

4 Click on the Concurrent FTP Jobs: field. Choose between 1 and 5 from the option menu.Go to step 10.

5 Click on the Email Errors: section. Click on the Yes button. Go to the To: field. Type the email address.Note 1: You can send to more than one email address. Separate the addresses with a semi-colon symbol (;) (e.g. jones;smith;north).Note 2: To not notify anyone of error messages, click on the No button.Go to step 10.

6 Select the Describe Controllers as: field. Choose one of the following from the option menu: IP:Port IP:Port Name Name

Note: This is the description that will be saved to the logs.Go to step 10.

7 Select the Managed Error States: field. Type the definition you want available in the Managed Errors: tab. Separate the values with a semi-colon symbol (;) (e.g., Fixed; Referred; Waiting).Go to step 10.

8 Select the Font Size: field. Choose between 8 and 12 from the option menu. The selection will take effect the next time that the UI is restarted.Go to step 10.

9 Select the Job Timeout (Hours) field. Choose a time (4, 8, 12, 16, 20, or 24 hours) for the job to time and be terminated if it is not completed within this time.Go to step 10.

10 To save your data, click on the Save button.end




Figure 3-6The User Preferences tab

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Procedure 3-8Printing and exporting data

Use this procedure to print or export data from a controller in the Controller List.

You can print or save to a file the following information: CSV controller data with a header for viewing in a spreadsheet tool

Note: Comma Separated Values (CSV) data is formatted to be read in a spreadsheet environment.

CSV controller data without a header readable controller data the INM vs Backup & Restore OPC list managed errors

The INM vs Backup & Restore OPC List is generated by INM software.

Refer to Figure 3-7, The Print & Export tab on page 3-25.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Print & Export tab

Action

Step Action

1 In the Data section, select one of CSV Controller Data with Header CSV Controller Data without Header Readable Controller Data INM vs Backup & Restore OPC List Managed Errors

2 In the Output To section, determine whether you want to print the data or save it to a file.

continued

If you want to Then go toprint step 3save the data to a file step 4




Procedure 3-8 (continued)Printing and exporting data

Step Action

3 Click on the Printer: button. Type the printer information in the field (e.g. lp -d pslj072).

4 Click on the File: button. Type the file name in the field or click on the Browse button and select a file from the options offered.

end




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Figure 3-7The Print & Export tab

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Procedure 3-9Viewing and customizing error messages

Use this procedure to view errors that occur during the backup or restore process.

Use this procedure to also do the following: change states for errors add text to an error delete an error

Refer to Figure 3-8, The Manage Errors tab on page 3-27.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Manage Errors tab have admin privileges (to update or to delete)

Action

Step Action

1 View the errors in the Error Administration window.Note: Click on the Refresh button to update the view.

2 Go to the Error # field. Type the number of the error you want to edit.3 Determine if you want to change the state of the error or add text to the error

message.

4 Go to the New State: field. Select the state from the option menu.Note: States are defined in the Preferences tab.

5 Click on the Delete button to delete the error.6 Go to the New Text: field. Type information about the error or instructions to

maintenance personnel (to a maximum of 80 characters).7 Click on the Update button.

end

If you want to Then go tochange the state of the error step 4delete an error message step 5add text to the error message step 6




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Figure 3-8The Manage Errors tab

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Procedure 3-10Viewing the status of a controller

Use this procedure to view the status of an individual controller.

Refer to Figure 3-9, The Controller Status tab on page 3-29.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Controller Status tab

Action

Step Action

1 Highlight a controller in the Controller List.The Controller Status tab displays information for the controller you highlighted.

2 View the controller information beside these fields: Controller Name: Controller IP: Controller Port: (viewable for an NPC) Controller Type: Current Controller State: One Time Backup Date: Recurring Backup Date:

end




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Figure 3-9The Controller Status tab

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Procedure 3-11Canceling an active controller

Use this procedure to cancel an active controller.

RequirementsBefore you start, you must be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window select the Controller Status tab (refer to Figure 3-9, The Controller Status

tab on page 3-29) have admin privileges

Action

Step Action

1 Click on the Cancel button.Note: Certain stages of a Backup or a Restore cannot be cancelled. A Cancel command will fail if selected during one of these stages.

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List of terms 4-ADM

add-drop multiplexer

alarmsignal that alerts staff to an equipment fault or problem

AMBBApplication Management Building Block

APIApplication Programming Interface

ATMAsynchronous Transfer Mode

BBbuilding block

BLSRbidirectional line switched ring

CCITTConsultative Committee on International Telegraphy and Telephony. This committee has been replaced by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

CIcontract interface

CMBBConnection Management Building Block


4-2 List of terms


CORBACommon Object Request Broker Architecture

CPGcircuit pack group

CTPconnection termination point

DCEdata communication equipment

DCNdata communications network

DNdistinguished name; a unique identifier for an object instance that uses a specific format

DPEdistributed processing environment

DTEdata termination equipment

EFDEvent Forwarding Discriminator

FMBBFault Management Building Block

GNBGraphical Network Browser

GNEGraphical Network Editor

grouplogical collection of network elements

GUIgraphical user interface


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HPHewlett-Packard

HP VUEHewlett-Packard Visual User Environment

IDLInterface Definition Language

INAInformation Networking Architecture

INMIntegrated Network Management

MOAManaged Object Agent, for example, an operations controller

network element (NE)collection of equipment at one location that functions and is administered as a single entity

nodegraphic object representing groups or single network elements

NPCnetwork processing card

NTPNortel Networks technical publication

OAM&Poperations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning

OC-12Optical Signal Carrier level 12 (622.080 M bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is 12 times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal)

OC-192Optical Signal Carrier level 192 (9.952 G bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is 192 times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal)


4-4 List of terms


OC-3Optical Signal Carrier level 3 (155.520M bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is three times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal)

OC-48Optical Signal Carrier level 48 (2.488 G bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is 48 times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal)

OPCOPerations Controller

OSIOpen Systems Interconnection

OSOperating System

PMBBPerformance Management Building Block

PMperformance monitoring

RMBBResource Management Building Block

S/DMSSynchronous/Digital Multiplexing System

SDHSynchronous Digital Hierarchy

SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol

SONETSynchronous Optical Network; a standard for optical transport formulated by the Exchange Carriers Standards Association (ESCA) for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The standard defines optical carrier (OC) levels and their electrically equivalent synchronous transport signals (STS).


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spanall network elements under the control of a single operations controller (OPC)

STS-1Synchronous Transport Signal level 1 (SONET, 51.84 Mbit/s)

subnetworkgraphical collection of objects organized into groups to represent the network elements monitored by INM Broadband.

systemnetwork elements associated with the same payload

TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

UIUser Interface

XDReXternal Data Representation


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Index 5-AAdd OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22

DDelete OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-25

EError dialog 3-12, 3-16, 3-29

MModify OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22

SShow NE List dialog 3-2Show NE List dialog 3-2

Uuser interface 3-22

Delete OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-25Error dialog 3-12, 3-16, 3-29Modify OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22Show NE List dialog 3-2Show NE List dialog 3-2

Wwindows

Add OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22Delete OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-25Error dialog 3-12, 3-16, 3-29Modify OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22Show NE List dialog 3-2Show NE List dialog 3-2


5-2 Index



INM Products

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