To assist in performing various functions for the Backup Pro Enterprise Server Edition Client for Linux, the Client can be driven from the command line (as in "headless" Linux environments) after being installed.
Command-line options
Use the following command:
backupprocli
Here are some standard command-line options available:
| Option | Purpose |
|---|---|
create_account |
Creates a new Backup Account (see example below) |
show_account |
Displays current Account details |
remote_tunnel |
Enables or disables the remote access (see example below) |
reconnect_account |
Reconnects the current Client to an existing Account (see example below) |
-h |
Shows additional command-line arguments |
Responses
Success message and failure messages are presented upon completion.
In case of error, the command will exit and will need to be rerun.
Examples
A few example command-line usages are illustrated below:
backupprocli create_accountThe user will be prompted for the following information:
| No. | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storage Platform address | Use an IP or DNS of your Storage Platform |
| 2 | Backup Group | Must be the full path e.g.: COLLECTION\Group |
| 3 | Account Create Key | As per the Group's setting in the Storage Platform Console |
| 4 | Backup Account Name | Defaults to the hostname of the machine - can be changed |
| 5 | Backup Account Password | (Hidden when entered. Re-type to confirm.) |
| 6 | Account Encryption Key | (Hidden when entered. Re-type to confirm.) |
b) Reconnecting to a Backup Account
backupprocli reconnect_accountThe user will be prompted for the following information:
| No. | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storage Platform address | Use an IP or DNS of your Storage Platform |
| 2 | Backup Group | Must be the full path e.g.: COLLECTION\Group |
| 3 | Backup Account Name | Must be the name of the existing Account |
| 4 | Backup Account Password | The Account's password. (Hidden when entered.) |
| 6 | Account Encryption Key | The Account's encryption key. (Hidden when entered.) |
c) Allowing Remote Connections
When enabled, this allows remote connections to the current Client from the Storage Platform Console, even from a Windows machine.
backupprocli remote_tunnelYou will be prompted to enable or disable the "remote tunnel" with a choice of access restriction:
- "platform": Requires Storage Platform authentication
- "password": Configures a password which will be required when connecting from a remote Client
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