Backing up NSX Manager

For the purposes of this recipe, we will configure and verify NSX Manager's backup configuration. Restoring NSX Manager from backup will be covered in the next recipe.

Getting ready

Before you can configure the NSX Manager backup, make sure you have the following:

• Access to NSX Manager web interface UI
• A configured FTP/SFTP server for the backup target
• Username and password credentials to access the FTP/SFTP server

How to do it...

Let's start to configure NSX Manager backup to an FTP server:

1. Log in to NSX Manager web interface UI via your web browser.
2. On the NSX Manager Virtual Management homepage, select the Backup & Restore menu.
3. On the center pane of the Backup & Restore menu, specify the FTP server details by clicking the Change... button next to the FTP Server Settings:

4. On the new Backup Location dialog box, input or select all the required information, such as:
   • The IP/Host name of the FTP/SFTP server that will be used for backup
   • Either FTP or SFTP for the Transfer...