Backing Up CIM Instances 

Use

If you want to create a backup of your CIM instances without versioning, you have to use the Backup administrative function. This function offers the following three backup options:

·        Backup of all CIM instances

·        Backup of instances of selected classes

·        Backup of a CIM model, including classes and qualifiers, but not instances.

Procedure

Choose Administration ® Backup.

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Backing Up All CIM Instances

 

       1.      Choose All Instances.

The Administration screen appears and the status of the backup is displayed at the top of the screen. When the backup is complete, the Download screen appears.

       2.      Choose Download backup file.

       3.      Save the file to a directory of your choice.

Backing Up Instances of Selected Classes

 

       1.      Choose Instances By Class.

The Backup By Class screen appears.

       2.      From the list of classes that are available, select the classes you want by holding down the CTRL key and clicking the classes with the primary mouse button.

       3.      Choose Add.

       4.      Choose Backup.

The Administration screen appears and the status of the backup is displayed at the top of the screen. When the backup is complete, the Download screen appears.

       5.      Choose Download file.

       6.      Save the file to a directory of your choice.

Backing Up a Complete CIM Model

 

       1.      Choose Model.

       2.      Choose Download model file.

       3.      Save the file to a directory of your choice.