This section describes maintenance actions for databases in your environment. Backing Up and Restoring DatabasesYou can back up and restore databases. Database Failover - Newer AppliancesThis topic describes database failover functionality for appliances running version 9.0.0 or later. For these appliances, failover is entirely automated except when a service provider appliance shuts down unexpectedly, in which case there is still a manual process. Database Failover - Legacy AppliancesWhen the primary appliance fails, you can perform a database failover. This topic describes the procedure for appliances running versions older than 9.0.0. Parent topic: System Maintenance