Table Of Contents
Disaster Recovery System Guide for Cisco Unified Presence Release 6.0(1)
What is the Disaster Recovery System?
Quick-Reference Tables for Backup and Restore Procedures
Supported Features and Components
How to Access the Disaster Recovery System
Master Agent Duties and Activation
Duties That the Master Agent Performs
Duties That Local Agents Perform
Creating and Editing Backup Schedules
Enabling, Disabling, and Deleting Schedules
Checking the Status of the Current Backup Job
Restoring Subsequent Cluster Nodes
Viewing the Backup and Restore History
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Disaster Recovery System Guide for Cisco Unified Presence Release 6.0(1)
The Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide provides an overview of the Disaster Recovery System, describes how to use the Disaster Recovery System, and provides procedures for completing various backup-related tasks and restore-related tasks. This guide serves as a reference and procedural guide that is intended for users of Cisco Unified Presence and other Cisco IP telephony applications.
This document includes the following topics:
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What is the Disaster Recovery System?
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Quick-Reference Tables for Backup and Restore Procedures
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Supported Features and Components
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How to Access the Disaster Recovery System
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Master Agent Duties and Activation
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Creating and Editing Backup Schedules
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Enabling, Disabling, and Deleting Schedules
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Viewing the Backup and Restore History
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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
What is the Disaster Recovery System?
The Disaster Recovery System (DRS), which can be invoked from Cisco Unified Presence Administration, provides full data backup and restore capabilities for all servers in a Cisco Unified Presence cluster. The Disaster Recovery System allows you to perform regularly scheduled automatic or user-invoked data backups. DRS supports only one backup schedule.
The Cisco Disaster Recovery System performs a cluster-level backup, which means that it collects backups for all servers in a Cisco Unified Presence cluster to a central location and archives the backup data to a physical storage device.
When performing a system data restoration, you can choose the nodes in the cluster that you want to restore.
The Disaster Recovery System includes the following capabilities:
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A user interface for performing backup and restore tasks.
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A distributed system architecture for performing backup and restore functions.
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Scheduled backups.
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Archive backups to a physical tape drive or remote SFTP server.
The Disaster Recovery System contains two key functions, Master Agent (MA) and Local Agent (LA). The Master Agent coordinates backup and restore activity with all the Local Agents.
The system automatically activates both the Master Agent and the Local Agent on all nodes in the cluster.
Quick-Reference Tables for Backup and Restore Procedures
The following tables provide a quick reference for the backup and restore procedures.
Backup Quick Reference
Table 1 provides a quick, high-level reference to the major steps, in chronological order, that you must perform to do a backup procedure by using the Disaster Recovery System.
Restore Quick Reference
Table 2 provides a quick, high-level reference to the major steps, in chronological order, that you must perform to do a restore procedure by using the Disaster Recovery System.
Supported Features and Components
You can back up and restore the following features:
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CUP
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Database
Ensure that Cisco Unified Presence is running on all servers in the cluster.
How to Access the Disaster Recovery System
To access the Disaster Recovery System, choose Disaster Recover System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of Cisco Unified Presence main window. Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Note
You set the Administrator username and password during Cisco Unified Presence installation, and you can change the Administrator password or set up a new Administrator account by using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide for more information.
Master Agent Duties and Activation
The system automatically activates the Master Agent on all nodes in the cluster, but only the Master Agent that runs on the publisher server is fully active.
Duties That the Master Agent Performs
The Master Agent (MA) performs the following duties:
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The MA stores systemwide component registration information.
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The MA maintains a complete set of scheduled tasks in theCisco Unified Presence database. When it receives updates from the user interface, the MA sends executable tasks to the applicable Local Agents, as scheduled. (Local Agents execute immediate-backup tasks without delay.)
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You access the MA through the Disaster Recovery System user interface to perform activities such as scheduling backups, adding a new backup task for a specific server or a defined cluster, updating or reviewing an existing entry, displaying status of executed tasks, and performing system restoration.
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The MA stores backup sets on a locally attached tape drive or a remote network location.
Local Agents
Ensure each server in a Cisco Unified Presence cluster, including the server that contains the Master Agent, has its own Local Agent to perform backup and restore functions for its server.
Note
By default, the system activates a Local Agent automatically on each node of the cluster.
Duties That Local Agents Perform
The Local Agent runs backup and restore scripts on each node in the cluster.
Adding Backup Devices
Before using the Disaster Recover System, you must configure the locations where you want the backup files to be stored. You can configure up to 10 backup devices. Perform the following steps to configure backup devices.
Procedure
Step 1
To navigate to the Disaster Recovery System, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence main window and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Note
If you are already logged into Cisco Unified Presence Administration, you must log out of that application before you choose Disaster Recovery System.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for the Cisco Unified Operating System.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > Backup Device. The Backup Device List window displays.
Step 4
To configure a new backup device, click Add New.
The Backup Device window displays.
Step 5
Enter the backup device name in the Backup device name field.
Step 6
Choose one of the following backup devices and enter the appropriate field values in the Select Destination area:
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Tape Device—Stores the backup file on a locally attached tape drive. Choose the appropriate tape device from the list.
Note
You cannot span tapes or store more than one backup per tape.
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Network Directory—Stores the backup file on a networked drive that is accessed through an SFTP connection. Enter the following required information:
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Server name: Name or IP address of the network server
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Path name: Path name for the directory where you want to store the backup file
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User name: Valid username for an account on the remote system
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Password: Valid password for the account on the remote system
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Number of backups to store on Network Directory: The number of backups to store on this network directory.
Note
Ensure you have access to an SFTP server to configure a network storage location. The SFTP path must exist prior to the backup. The account that you use to access the SFTP server must have write permission for the selected path.
Step 7
To update these settings, click Save.
Note
For network directory backups, after you click the Save button, the DRS Master Agent will validate the selected SFTP server. If the user name, password, server name, or directory path is invalid, the save will fail.
Creating and Editing Backup Schedules
You can create up to 10 backup schedules. Each backup schedule has its own set of properties, including a schedule for automatic backups, the set of features to back up, and a storage location.
Perform the following steps to manage backup schedules:
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > Scheduler.
The Schedule List window displays.
Step 4
Do one of the following steps to add a new schedule or edit an existing schedule
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To create a new schedule, click Add New.
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To configure an existing schedule, click its name in the Schedule List column.
The scheduler window displays.
Step 5
Enter a schedule name in the Schedule Name field.
Note
You cannot change the name of the default schedule.
Step 6
In the Select Backup Device area, select the backup device.
Step 7
In the Select Features area, select the features to back up. You must choose at least one feature.
Step 8
In the Start Backup at area, choose the date and time when you want the backup to begin.
Step 9
Choose the frequency at which you want the backup to occur in the Frequency area: Once, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. If you choose Weekly, you can also choose the days of the week when the backup will occur.
Tip
To set the backup frequency to Weekly, occurring Tuesday through Saturday, click Set Default.
Step 10
To update these settings, click Save.
Step 11
To enable the schedule, click Enable Schedule.
The next backup occurs automatically at the time that you set.
Note
Ensure that all servers in the cluster are running the same version of Cisco Unified Presence and are reachable through the network. Servers that are not running at the time of the scheduled backup will not be backed up.
Step 12
To disable the schedule, click Disable Schedule.
Enabling, Disabling, and Deleting Schedules
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > Scheduler.
The Schedule List window displays.
Step 4
Select the check boxes next to the schedules that you want to modify.
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To select all schedules, click Select All.
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To clear all check boxes, click Clear All.
Step 5
To enable the selected schedules, click Enable Selected Schedules.
Step 6
To disable the selected schedules, click Disable Selected Schedules.
Step 7
To delete the selected schedules, click Delete Selected.
Starting a Manual Backup
Follow this procedure to start a manual backup.
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > Manual Backup. The Manual Backup window displays.
Step 4
In the Select Backup Device area, select a backup device.
Step 5
In the Select Features area, select the features to back up.
Step 6
To start the manual backup, click Start Backup.
Checking Backup Status
You can check the status of the current backup job and cancel the current backup job. To view the backup history, see the "Viewing the Backup and Restore History" section.
Checking the Status of the Current Backup Job
Perform the following steps to check the status of the current backup job.
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > Current Status. The Backup Status window displays.
Step 4
To view the backup log file, click the log filename link.
Step 5
To cancel the current backup, click Cancel Backup.
Note
The backup cancels after the current component completes its backup operation.
Restoring a Backup File
The Restore Wizard walks you through the steps that are required to restore a backup file. To perform a restore, use the procedure that follows.
Tip
To restore all servers in a cluster, see the "Restoring a Cluster" section.
CautionBefore you restore Cisco Unified Presence, ensure that the Cisco Unified Presence version that is installed on the server matches the version of the backup file that you want to restore.
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Restore > Restore Wizard. The Restore Wizard Step 1window displays.
Step 4
In the Select Backup Device area, choose the backup device from which to restore.
Step 5
Choose the backup file that you want to restore.
Note
The backup filename indicates the date and time that the system created the backup file.
Step 6
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 3 window displays.
Step 7
Choose the features that you want to restore.
Note
Only the features that were backed up to the file that you chose display.
Step 8
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 4 window displays.
Step 9
To start restoring the data, click Restore.
You get prompted to choose the node to restore.
Step 10
Choose the appropriate node.
CautionAfter you choose the node to which you want the data restored, the system overwrites any existing data on that server.
Step 11
Your data gets restored on the nodes that you chose. To view the status of the restore, see the "Viewing the Restore Status" section.
Step 12
Restart the server. For more information on restarting, see the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide.
Note
Depending on the size of your database and the components that you choose to restore, the system can require 1 hour or more to restore.
Restoring a Cluster
If a major failure or a hardware upgrade occurs, you may need to restore all nodes in the cluster. To restore a whole cluster, you must first restore the publisher server and then restore the subsequent nodes.
The following procedures provide the steps for the full-cluster restore process.
Restoring the First Node
Follow this procedure to restore first node or publisher server in the cluster.
Procedure
Step 1
Perform a fresh installation of Cisco Unified Presence on the first node or publisher server. For more information on installing Cisco Unified Presence, see Installing Cisco Unified Presence.
CautionBefore you restore Cisco Unified Presence, ensure that the Cisco Unified Presence version that is installed on the server matches the version of the backup file that you want to restore.
Step 2
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 3
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 4
Navigate to Restore > Restore Wizard. The Restore Wizard Step 1 window displays.
Step 5
In the Select Backup Device area, choose the backup device from which to restore.
Step 6
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 2 window displays.
Step 7
Choose the backup file that you want to restore.
Note
The backup filename indicates the date and time that the system created the backup file.
Step 8
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 3 window displays.
Step 9
Choose the features that you want to restore.
Note
Only the features that were backed up to the file that you chose display.
Step 10
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 4 window displays.
Step 11
To start restoring the data, click Restore.
Step 12
When you get prompted to choose the nodes to restore, choose only the first node (the publisher).
Step 13
Your data gets restored on the publisher node. To view the status of the restore, see the "Viewing the Restore Status" section.
Note
During the restore process, do not perform any tasks with Cisco Unified Presence Administration or User Pages.
Step 14
Restart the server. For more information on restarting, see the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide.
Note
Depending on the size of your database and the components that you choose to restore, the system can require 1 hour or more to restore.
Step 15
After the first node restarts, continue with the "Restoring Subsequent Cluster Nodes" section.
Restoring Subsequent Cluster Nodes
Follow this procedure to restore subsequent nodes in the cluster.
Procedure
Step 1
Perform a fresh installation of Cisco Unified Presence on the subsequent nodes. For more information on installing Cisco Unified Presence, see Installing Cisco Unified Presence.
CautionBefore you restore Cisco Unified Presence, ensure that the Cisco Unified Presence version that is installed on the server matches the version of the backup file that you want to restore.
Step 2
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 3
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 4
Navigate to Restore > Restore Wizard. The Restore Wizard Step 1window displays.
Step 5
In the Select Backup Device area, choose the backup device from which to restore.
Step 6
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 2 window displays.
Step 7
Choose the backup file that you want to restore.
CautionTo restore subsequent nodes in the cluster, you must choose the same backup file that you used to restore the first node.
Step 8
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 3 window displays.
Step 9
Choose the features that you want to restore.
Note
Only the features that were backed up to the file that you chose display.
Step 10
Click Next. The Restore Wizard Step 4 window displays.
Step 11
To start restoring the data, click Restore.
Step 12
When you get prompted to choose the nodes to restore, choose only the subsequent nodes.
Step 13
Your data gets restored on the subsequent nodes. To view the status of the restore, see the "Viewing the Restore Status" section.
Step 14
Restart the server. For more information on restarting, see the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide.
Note
Depending on the size of your database and the components that you choose to restore, the system can require 1 hour or more to restore.
Viewing the Restore Status
To check the status of the current restore job, perform the following steps:
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Restore > Status. The Restore Status window displays.
Step 4
To view the restore log file, click the log filename link.
Viewing the Backup and Restore History
Using the following procedures, you can see the last 20 backup and restore jobs:
Backup History
Perform the following steps to view the backup history.
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Backup > History. The Backup History window displays.
Step 4
From the Backup History window, you can view the backups that you have performed, including filename, storage location, completion date, result, and features that are backed up.
Note
The Backup History window displays only the last 20 backup jobs.
Restore History
Perform the following steps to view the restore history.
Procedure
Step 1
Navigate to the Disaster Recovery System. Log in to Cisco Unified Presence Administration, choose Disaster Recovery System from the Navigation menu in the upper, right corner of the Cisco Unified Presence Administration window, and click Go.
The Disaster Recovery System Logon window displays.
Step 2
Log in to the Disaster Recovery System by using the same Administrator username and password that you use for Platform Administration.
Step 3
Navigate to Restore > History. The Restore History window displays.
Step 4
From the Restore History window, you can view the restore operations that you have performed, including filename, storage location, completion date, result, and the features that were restored.
Note
The Restore History window displays only the last 20 restore jobs.
Trace Files
Trace files for the Master Agent, the GUI, and each Local Agent get written to the following locations:
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For the Master Agent, platform/drf/trace/drfMA0*
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For each Local Agent, platform/drf/trace/drfLA0*
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For the GUI, platform/drf/trace/drfConfLib0*
You can view trace files by using the command line interface. See the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide for more information.
Command Line Interface
The Disaster Recovery System also provides command-line access to a subset of backup and restore functions, as shown in Table 3. For more information on these commands and on using the command line interface, see the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide.
Error Messages
The Disaster Recovery System (DRS) issues alarms for various errors that could occur during a backup or restore procedure. Table 4 provides a list of Cisco DRS alarms.
Related Documentation
Refer to the following documentation about related Cisco IP Telephony applications and products:
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Installing Cisco Unified Presence
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Cisco Unified Presence Administration Guide
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Cisco Unified Serviceability Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Presence
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Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Presence
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