How to make a backup of a probe configuration?

Products

• DX Infrastructure Management
• NIMSOFT PROBES

Issue/Introduction

Question:

I need to backup my probe configuration so that if there is a problem I can redeploy them again quickly.

How do I do this?

Answer:

Most probe store all of their configuration in a .cfg file that is located in the probe directory.

Example:

<nimsoft>/probes/system/cdm/cdm.cfg

usually backing up all of the .cfg on a system will provide you with what you need.

 

NOTE: Support STRONGLY suggest backing up the entire <nimsoft> directory as how probes handle configuration can change over time.

 

One method to quickly backup your configurations so they can easily be re-deployed is to create a configuration only Archive Package:

Example:

 

Drag and drop the specific probe to the archive in infrastructure manager
Ensure 'configuration only' is ticked as below

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Change the name to easily identify the config file and hit ok
This file can then be deployed over an existing probe to apply the saved config

A Third option is to follow the attached article to store your configuration in a database:

tec000004553

 

 

Environment

Release: CNMSPP99000-7.6-Unified Infrastructure Mgmt-Server Pack-- On Prem
Component: