We are running Orion NPM 9.1. Besides the database, what other files contain configuration that need to be backed up to quickly and easily recover from a server crash?
Hi jsimanek,
The database contains all the configuration settings of your Web Console.
To summarize what has been posted in the thread:
In 9.1, here is what you need to backup:
1) the Database
2) the custom reports \Program Files\SolarWinds\Orion\Reports
3) the custom maps \Program Files\SolarWinds\Orion\Maps
4) The Report Scheduler jobs. Start > Control Panel > Scheduled Tasks . Select the jobs and copy them.
In 9.5, maps are now stored in the database, so you can skip step 3) which is now done in step 1).
I'm pretty sure it's all in the DB.
You will need to backup the Maps and Reports folders also, as these are not stored in the database. In v9.5 the meta for the maps is now stored in the database, but the image file used for any backgrounds is still on the filesystem.
You only need to backup the Reports folder if you have edited or created any new reports.
what about report jobs (auto emailed reports)? Is there an easy way to migrate these? in the past, I've had to recreate the entire job. PIA.
What about any custom configuration for the web? Is that all stored in the database as well?
Great, thanks for everyone's help!
