Portal, Express Beta Version 6.1 Operating systems: i5/OS, Linux,Windows

Backing up files, databases, and the LDAP server on Windows or Linux

Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the IBM^® WebSphere^® Portal Express file system, databases, and the LDAP server using a backup and recovery utility of your choice. Remember to run the backup procedure before performing critical system-wide changes, such as upgrading to a new version of WebSphere Portal Express or installing interim fixes and fix packs.

1. Completing prerequisites for backup
   Before you back up the WebSphere Portal Express installation, decide which utility to use and whether to perform online backup or offline backup.
2. Backing up files on Windows or Linux
   Periodically run an automated backup procedure for the IBM WebSphere Portal Express file system.
3. Backing up the LDAP server on Windows or Linux
   If you have made system-wide changes and are using LDAP, back up your LDAP server.
4. Backing up a DB2 database on Windows or Linux
   Create either an offline backup or an online backup of a IBM DB2 Universal Database™ Enterprise Server Edition using the appropriate utility.