This article explains how to back up the Junos Space platform database using the CLI.

Follow the steps below to back up the Junos Space platform database using the CLI.

Step 1: Access the Debug Shell

1. Log in to the Junos Space CLI.

2. From the menu, press 7 to enter the Debug shell.

Step 2: Trigger the Database Backup

Run the following command to start the database backup:

/var/www/cgi-bin/secure/backupDb mode=local item=MySQL targetPath= comment=NA user=dummy operation=backup

Step 3: Locate the Backup File

After the backup completes successfully, the backup file is stored in the following directory:

cd /var/cache/jboss/backup

Step 4: Copy the Backup File to the Admin Home Directory

Copy the generated backup file to /home/admin:

cp backup_202*.tgz /home/admin

Update the file ownership:

chown admin:admin /home/admin/backup_202*.tgz

Step 5: Download the Backup File

You can now transfer the backup file from the Junos Space node to your local system using WinSCP or any other secure file transfer tool.

If you encounter any issues while backing up the database, please contact Juniper JTAC Support for further assistance.