Back up and restore NIM configuration
Settings guide
Protect NIM configuration before change, then restore only what you need when recovery is required.
A full restore overwrites the current NIM configuration. A partial restore can overwrite the selected objects.
Always back up the current configuration before restoring anything, whether restoring the full configuration or individual objects. Create a new repository and download its JSON backup to a safe location outside the NIM server before proceeding.
Understand repositoriesDirect link to Understand repositories
A repository is a backup of NIM objects and configuration, including systems, roles, relations, filters, apps, and jobs. It does not replace a full installation snapshot.
Create and download a repositoryDirect link to Create and download a repository
Capture the current configurationDirect link to Capture the current configuration
Go to Configuration > Settings > Repositories, select Add, and wait for the new repository to appear.
Download the JSON backupDirect link to Download the JSON backup
Select the repository’s download icon and store the JSON file in an access-controlled location outside the NIM server.
Restore a repositoryDirect link to Restore a repository
Back up the current configuration before any restoreDirect link to Back up the current configuration before any restore
- Go to Configuration > Settings > Repositories and select Add to create a new repository of the current configuration.
- Wait for the new repository to appear, then download its JSON backup and store it in an access-controlled location outside the NIM server.
- Confirm the backup has been saved before selecting a repository or objects to restore.
Do this before every full or partial restore. Use a fresh backup of the current configuration, even when you already have older repositories or snapshots.
Decide between full and partial recoveryDirect link to Decide between full and partial recovery
Confirm the new backup from Back up first is saved before proceeding. Use Restore for a full configuration replacement. Use Edit to select only the objects to recover. New objects are added, Changed objects overwrite the current version, and Equal objects need no restoration.
Select required objectsDirect link to Select required objects
For a partial restore, select Add dependent resources so related objects are included, then select Restore and confirm.
Review the restored environmentDirect link to Review the restored environment
NIM enters maintenance mode during restoration. After it completes, validate the affected configuration and run a controlled test.
Maintain repositoriesDirect link to Maintain repositories
Use Edit > Cleanup to remove objects before sharing a repository. Use the delete icon only after confirming the repository is no longer needed for recovery or distribution.