Backup Procedure

The backup procedure describes how to backup eyeInspect data of a live installation. Prior to starting a backup, ensure the backup storage medium has sufficient space. A backup can easily require several gigabytes of storage.

Back up a Command Center

  1. Log into the Command Center server via SSH
  2. Navigate to the /tmp directory and create a folder to store your backup
  3. Run the Command Center Backup and Restore Script by issuing the following command:
    sudo /opt/sdconsole/scripts/backup-cc.sh -backup <path>

    Replace <path> with the location of the backup folder you created in the previous step.

    Note: The backup file will be named cc-backup-<timestamp>, e.g. cc-backup-20250701164121

Back up a Passive Sensor

  1. Log into the Passive Sensor server via SSH
  2. Navigate to the /tmp directory and create a folder to store your backup
  3. Run the Passive Sensor Backup and Restore Script by issuing the following command
    sudo /opt/nids-docker/bin/backup-passive-sensor.sh -backup <path>

    Replace <path> with the location of the backup folder you created in the previous step.

    Note: The backup file will be named passive-sensor-backup-<timestamp>, e.g. passive-sensor-backup-20250701164121