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Restore SDM Data
Last Updated: July 07, 2026

The restore function can only be performed on the SDM server. To restore SDM data from a previous backup:

  1. Log in as the SDM user (User Name is SDM and the password is entered in the Password field).
  2. Exit the SDM application.
  3. Open an SDM Terminal window by right-clicking and selecting Open Terminal.
  4. Enter stop_sdm_service. When fully stopped, the system displays a prompt.
  5. Enter stop_db_service to stop the Adaptive Server Anywhere - WebNmsDB service. When fully stopped, the system displays a prompt.
    NOTE: If necessary, move the backup file you wish to restore to a directory you can access on your PC. For example, if the backup file has been moved to tape, you must first move it to an accessible directory.
  6. Run sufrom the prompt to change to the root user (superuser); enter the password for the root user.
  7. Run the sdm_restore.shscript. The script is located in the directory /home/sdm/scripts.
  8. Select the <directory that contains the backup file> at the prompt. The sdm_restore.sh script lists the available backups.
  9. Select the <backup file you wish to restore>.
  10. Type exitat the prompt when the restore is complete. This will log out the root user, and leave you logged in as the SDM user.
  11. Enter start_db_serviceto restart the Adapter Server Anywhere - WebNmsDB service.
  12. Enter start_sdm_serviceto restart the SDM service.
  13. (Optional) Enter start_sdm_serviceto check the status.

    When the status is running, you can restart your SDM client.