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Created by Guest
Created on Jun 18, 2026

Online backup with OADP

The current backup solution for CP4AIOps using OADP stops the product services for as long as the backup takes to run. This is unacceptable for this client, as they need the Cloud Pak to run 24/7.

The client cannot accept the current alternative which is to use IBM Fusion instead, because IBM Fusion requires a different license. The supported backup solution included with the CP4AIOps license must have an online option.

Idea priority Urgent
  • Admin
    Shwetark Raghuvanshi
    Jul 2, 2026

    We are developing an API-driven backup/restore capability that provides customers with the ability to perform backups while the platform remains operational, eliminating the need for downtime and avoiding dependency on separately licensed solutions.