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Back Up and Recover

Administration & operations

Protect NIM configuration before a problem occurs: define a backup routine, retain recovery points, and verify that restoration guidance is ready when it is needed.

Create repositories and backups
Manage configuration repositories and use them for backup and restore operations.

Schedule backup operations
Run backup work on a deliberate schedule that matches your organization’s recovery objectives.

Use snapshots for recovery points
Capture point-in-time configuration before significant changes and know when to use a snapshot versus a repository backup.

Test recovery using a controlled process before an incident. Record backup ownership, retention expectations, and the location of the recovery documentation with your operations team.

The CISA #StopRansomware Guide recommends maintaining protected backups and testing restoration. Keep a NIM recovery copy outside the running server's failure domain, restrict who can modify or delete it, and rehearse the restore steps with a test environment. A successful backup task is only one part of proving that recovery works.

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