Back up settings and data of OMIMSSC by using the OMIMSSC Admin portal

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have created a Windows Network Share in the same domain as SCOM Management Server.

About this task

The backup function backs up the OMIMSSC appliance data and creates a backup file in the custom Windows Network Share.

To back up the OMIMSSC appliance data, do the following:

Steps

  1. Log in to the OMIMSSC Admin portal as the default admin by entering password.
    The Admin Portal login page is displayed.
  2. In the left pane, select Settings > Backup Appliance.
    The Backup OMIMSSC Appliance Settings and Data wizard is displayed.

    Figure 1. Backup OMIMSSC Appliance Settings and Data wizard

    Backup OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM
  3. In the Windows Network Share Path for backup box, enter the Windows Network Share path to save the backup file.
    NOTE: Ensure that the Windows Network Share is in the same domain as the SCOM Management Server.
  4. From the Credential Profile for Windows Network Share drop-down menu, select the Credential Profile to access the Windows Network Share.
    To create a Windows Credential profile, click Create New.
  5. To encrypt the backup file, enter a strong password, and then reconfirm it.
  6. Click Test Connection.
    If the connection to the Windows Network Share is successful, a message is displayed.
  7. Click Backup.
    A message is displayed to indicate that the backup operation is completed.
    NOTE: The Backup file is saved on the specified Windows Network Share as a ZIP file.
  8. Click Close.