FileNet P8 domain backup and recovery
A backup strategy that ensures that data and software configuration files are regularly backed up is essential to protect against the loss of that data and to facilitate a rapid recovery from an emergency that results in the destruction of the original data or an FileNet® P8 component. Loss of data can be catastrophic and affect the entire enterprise, or be a minor loss that affects a single component such as an object store. The backup policy that you establish depends on a number of factors, such as the sensitivity of the data, the user needs, and the company organization.
Because the data processed by various FileNet P8 components are interdependent, you must back up all data within a single FileNet P8 domain at the same time, regardless of the physical location of the data. To maintain the integrity of the data within your FileNet P8 site, you must therefore restore the entire FileNet P8 domain as well, because restoring a single component of the system introduces inconsistencies and errors.
Use the information in this section to help you plan your backup and recovery strategy.