What is the Avaya supported method of backing up an Avaya Aura Session Manager (SM) database?

The method of backing up an Avaya Aura Session Manager (SM) database that is supported by Avaya involves performing the backup from an Avaya Aura System Manager. This option is aligned with Avaya's best practices, which provide a centralized and efficient way to manage backups across Avaya systems. The System Manager offers tools and interfaces specifically designed for monitoring and managing various components of the Avaya infrastructure, including Session Manager.

Using the System Manager for backups ensures that the process is consistent and reliable, leveraging the centralized management capabilities that Avaya has built into its ecosystem. This approach also simplifies the overall administration and reduces the risk of errors that may occur when performing backups from other interfaces or mechanisms.

The other choices, while they may offer some degree of functionality, do not represent the official supported method recommended by Avaya for ensuring the integrity and successful backup of Session Manager databases. The reliance on a manual approach, script-based backups, or automatic overnight processes does not provide the same level of assurance and management that the System Manager offers.