Taking backup of VIOS server

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To take backup of VIOS server use:

1. For backup, Create directory in tmp using:

   oem_setup_env
   mkdir /tmp/<backup-folder>
   exit

2. Then take backup via:

   #IOS backup including base code, fixes, drivers, etc.
   backupios -file /tmp/<backup-folder>/<backup-filename>.mksysb -mksysb -nomedialib
   
   #User defined virtual device backup
   viosbr -backup -file /tmp/<backup-folder>/<backup-filename>

Refer:

• https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power8?topic=managing-backing-up-virtual-io-server

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