ASmartZone cluster backupis a comprehensive backup of the controller cluster’s system and configuration data, intended for disaster recovery or migration to similar SmartZone platforms. According to theRUCKUS One Online Help – Cluster Backup and RestoreandSmartZone Administration Guide (v5.2+), a cluster backup includes:
Cluster and controller configuration, including IP addressing, zones, AP groups, WLANs, and policies.
Client statistical data and historical analytics, which are also captured for restoration of system monitoring data.
When a cluster backup is initiated,the controller enters maintenance modeto ensure database consistency and prevent configuration changes during the process. This temporarily suspends management operations but preserves data integrity.
Cluster backupscannot be restored to different SmartZone models(e.g., vSZ to SZ-100) due to hardware and licensing differences. Backups alsorequire system services to be activeduring execution.
Therefore, the correct answers areB(contains IP addressing and client statistical information) andD(puts the controller into maintenance mode when executed).
[References:, RUCKUS One Online Help – SmartZone Cluster Backup and Restore Procedures, RUCKUS Analytics 3.5 User Guide – Controller and Cluster Data Retention Overview, RUCKUS AI Documentation – SmartZone Backup and Recovery Process, ]
