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Create a backup policy on the NSX Manager

1. Login to the user interface of NSX-T Manager.

2. On the main navigation bar, click System. Select Backup & Restore from the navigation pane.

3. Click Edit:

  • Enter the IP or host name of the backup file server in the IP/Host name text box.
  • Change the default port if required.
  • Enter the user name in the User Name text box.
  • Enter the password in the Password text box.
  • Enter the absolute backup directory path in the Destination Directory text box. The directory must already exist.
  • (Optional) Enter a Backup Encryption Passphrase to encrypt the backups. You will need this passphrase to restore a backup. If you forget the passphrase, you cannot restore any backups.
  • Enter the SSH Fingerprint of the server that stores the backups. You can leave this blank and accept or reject the fingerprint provided by the server.
  • Click the Schedule
  • Enable Automatic Backup.
  • Define the backup Frequency.
  • Set the Detect NSX configuration change toggle to Enabled to trigger a backup when the configuration of the network changes. Configure the interval.
  • Click Save.

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Victor Wu

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