Backing Up App Portal Before an Upgrade

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Summary

This article discusses the steps to take to back up App Portal before an upgrade.

Synopsis

To restore App Portal to a previous state, a backup of App Portal is required. In general, it is considered a best practice to regularly back up the App Portal system and its database. In addition, any major changes to the site/schema, like an upgrade for example, should also be reason to create a current backup.

Discussion

Performing a backup on App Portal focuses on four key areas within the system. The four key areas within App Portal that should be reviewed for backup includes:

• Backing up the App Portal database
• Backing up the App Portal website
• Backing up the App Portal web server
• Backing up the App Portal web service on SCCM Server

Backup App Portal Database:
1. Launch Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Under the server name, expand Databases.
3. Right-click App Portal database, navigate to Tasks > Backup.
4. Remove the default destination by clicking Remove.
5. Click Add, select location and then click OK.
6. Click OK in Select Backup Destination window.
7. Click OK to begin backup.
8. Once backup is complete, click the OK button on the success window.

Backup AppPortal Website:
1. Launch Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type the following command:
%windir%\system32\inetsrv\appcmd.exe add backup appportal_website
3. Press the Enter key to execute the command.
4. Backup stored %windir%\system32\inetsrv\backup.

Backup App Portal Web Server:
1. Launch Windows Server Backup.
2. In Actions pane, select Backup Once.
3. In Backup Options wizard, click the Next buton.
4. On Select Backup Configuration screen, select Custom, and then click the Next button.
5. Click Add Items, add C:\Program Files (x86)\Flexera Software, and then click Next.
6. Select destination type and location, and then complete the wizard

Backup the App Portal web service on SCCM Server:
1. Launch Windows Server Backup on the SCCM Server.
2. In Actions pane, select Backup Once.
3. In Backup Options wizard, click the Next buton.
4. On Select Backup Configuration screen, select Custom, and then click the Next button.
5. Click Add Items, add C:\Program Files (x86)\Flexera Software, and then click Next.
6. Select destination type and location, and then complete the wizard