When performing a backup, it is important to note that there are two types of data:
Metadata
Information about BIRT iHub cluster and volume settings and data objects stored in third‑party relational database management system (RDBMS) schemas.
Data
BIRT iHub cluster and volume data objects, such as designs, documents, and information objects, stored as files in storage locations on disk, and the acserverconfig.xml file containing BIRT iHub System configuration settings.
The administrator must back up all BIRT iHub System metadata and data to ensure the recoverability of the system in the event of failure. The third‑party database that contains BIRT iHub metadata is a critical component of BIRT iHub System. The system administrator must take all necessary precautions to ensure that this database is properly backed up and available to safeguard cluster and volume metadata. Please consult Actuate Support at the time of installation if you have any questions about the backup, recovery, or failover procedures necessary to protect against the possibility of catastrophic failure.
Metadata