Backing up the NDPS Manager database
Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer
Q:
I'm about to upgrade and wondered if it was a good idea to backup my NDPS Manager database before I take the plunge.
A:
Yes, that's a fine idea. You can back up your Manager Database before the upgrade. Then, if the database goes bad (knock on wood), you can reload it. This is what you do.
1. Identify Correct .PSM Directory
There are three ways to identify the correct .PSM database.
a. View .PSM Directory through Windows Explorer:
Using Windows Explorer, browse to the location of the NDPS Manager database files.
The location will be [VOL]\NDPS\XXXXXXXX.PSM. There is a .PSM directory for every Manager ever created on that server. Therefore, you may need to examine the contents of the .PSM directory to confirm that you are viewing the correct Manager database. There will be a .PA sub-directory for every printer agent on that NDPS Manager database. Also, viewing the creation date of the .PSM directory may help you determine which .PSM directory is correct.
b. View .PSM path through Server Console:
If the Manager is able to load, then you can determine the exact .PSM directory by:
- Go to the NDPS Manager screen on the server console
- Hit ENTER on NDPS Manager Status and Control
- Hit ENTER on Database Options
- Hit ENTER on Examine Database
- Make note of the database location
c. View .PSM path through ConsoleOne:
- Launch ConsoleOne.exe
- Open the Properties of the NDPS Manager object
- Click the "Other" tab
- View the "Database Dir Path" and "Database Volume"
2. Move the Database (PSMDB.IDX and PSMDB.DAT) files to a safe location.
3. Perform the upgrade
4. If you suspect corruption after the upgrade, copy the "uncorrupted" database back into the active .PSM directory.
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