Backing up and restoring important Grid files

In a grid, certain files are essential to the communication within and to that grid. It is recommended to perform a back-up of these files in case of data loss or corruption. Backups should be performed for all hosts in a grid.

To locate the grid files area, see The Grid and How It Is Stored on Disk.

Note: When backing up the grid files, the applications will be backed up as well. However, from the applications' perspective, that may not be enough. Consult the documentation for each application regarding backup procedures.

Note: When you back up the grid files, be sure to apply file security to them so that they are protected similarly to how the live production grid files are protected.