Restore the DPA container to an earlier version on a Docker daemon platform

If you need to restore the DPA container to an earlier version on a Docker daemon platform (for example, because the upgrade process failed), perform the following tasks:

• Stop the failed container of the newer version of DPA
• Restore the backup copies of the repository and DPA files from the earlier version
• Start the DPA Docker container of the earlier version

Stop the failed container of the newer version of DPA

1. Run the following command to list the ID of the DPA container:

   docker container ls

2. Run the following command to to stop the DPA container:

   docker stop CONTAINER_ID

Restore the backup copies of the repository and DPA files from the earlier version

Restore the database and the configuration, licensing, and log files that you backed up before upgrading to the newer version.

1. Restore the DPA repository database from the backup.

2. Locate the backup copies of the following folders and copy them to the PVC:

   • ignite_config
   • conf
   • logs
   • licensing

Start the DPA Docker container of the earlier version

Run the command to start the Docker container. In the command, include the earlier version you want to restore. For details, see Run the new DPA docker container with the same Persistent Volume Claims folder.