Performing a backup for the HMC

A backup of critical console data saves the HMC in its current state, including copies of all existing partition profiles and HMC customization.

Perform this task only if the system is attached to an HMC.
  1. Back up HMC data. For instructions, see Back up HMC data.

    This backup is for historical purposes.

  2. Optional: To document the system, create a system plan of the current server and print the file. For instructions, see Create system plan.
  3. Optional: If the HMC code is not at the supported level for your server, upgrade the code. For instructions, see Hardware Management Console Support and downloads .
    1. When the HMC is at the correct level, perform another data backup.

      The second backup saves the HMC in its current state, including copies of all existing partition profiles and HMC customization..