How are the EPT systems related to NFM-T when CPB is performed?

The NFM-T (Network Functions Manager - Transport) Configuration and Provisioning Backup (CPB) feature is designed to provide administrators with granular control over data backup operations. When Engineering and Planning Tool (EPT) systems are integrated with NFM-T, they are treated as distinct data sources. The CPB user interface explicitly displays these EPT systems alongside the primary NFM-T server. This allows the operator to individually select or deselect each system for inclusion in the backup set, offering flexibility to perform complete or partial backups based on operational requirements.

A: The process is not transparent; EPT systems are explicitly listed in the CPB panel, giving the user visibility and control over the backup scope.

B: Operators are not forced to back up all EPT systems together; the interface provides checkboxes for individual selection, allowing for granular control.

D: EPT systems are directly managed within the CPB workflow panel, not just in a separate management application like the Equipment Manager.

1. Nokia Network Functions Manager - Transport (NFM-T) R21.9 System Administrator Guide, Chapter: "Database Management", Section: "Configuration and Provisioning Backup (CPB)". This section describes the CPB wizard and its panels, explicitly mentioning that integrated systems like EPT are listed and can be individually selected for the backup operation.

2. Nokia NFM-T R21.9 User Guide, Chapter: "Administration and Security", Section: "Performing a CPB". This part of the guide provides procedural steps and often includes screenshots of the user interface, which would visually confirm that EPT systems appear as selectable line items in the CPB selection panel.