Using your HMC, you can back up important data, such as:
The Backup Critical Console Data function saves the HMC data
stored on your HMC
hard disk to the DVD-RAM and is critical to support HMC operations.
Back up the HMC
after you have made changes to the HMC or to the information associated
with partitions.
In the case of a non-recoverable hard disk failure, the HMC will need
to be re-installed
from the HMC Recovery CD. As part of this re-installation, you will be
prompted to insert
the backup media. This will restore the HMC to the state that existed
at the time of the
last backup.
To back up critical console data, you must be a member of one of the following roles:
To back up critical console data, do the following: