The ic-failover-server script is located in the <BASEDIR>/smarts/local/script directory. The syntax is:

ic-failover-server [options... ]

Options are provided in Syntax options for the ic-failover-server script .

Table 1. Syntax options for the ic-failover-server script

Options

Description

reload

Reloads the failover.conf file on the Failover Manager.

activate <domain_name<-A|-B>

The VMware Smart Assurance Manager will be activated to take the primary role. Specify -A or -B depending on which side is active.

activate <broker_name>

The Broker will be activated to take the primary role.

status

Shows the status output of monitored services and hosts.

backup -s <domain_name<-A|-B>

The VMware Smart Assurance Manager will be scheduled for backup. Use this option to schedule on-demand backups. Specify -A or -B depending on which side is active.

backup -h <host_name>

All active VMware Smart Assurance Managers running on this host will be scheduled for backup.

backup -all

All active components managed by the Failover Manager will be scheduled for backup.