Making a backup copy of system parameter values

The system parameter values are stored in a single file. When you have reset the system parameter values (either by using System Configuration or by using Pack Configuration) and have created a satisfactory system, you should make a backup copy. Then, if something happens to the parameter file, you will not have to reset the parameter values again; instead, you can copy the backup file.

Start: Log on to AIX as dtuser.
Ensuring that the environment is set correctly: To check whether you are logged on as the Blueworx Voice Response user, open an AIX window.
Type the following command and press Enter:
```
echo $VAE 
```
The system should display:
```
   /usr/lpp/dirTalk
```
If you are not logged on as the Blueworx Voice Response user, type the following command and press Enter:
```
   . /usr/lpp/dirTalk/tools/vae.setenv
```
Ensure that you leave a space between the period and the backslash before usr.
Copying the file: Type the following command and press <Enter>:
```
  cp $SYSPARM_DIR/rd.data $SYSPARM_DIR/rd.data.bak 
```
where rd.data.bak is a filename of your choice.

You now have a backup copy of the system parameter file.