Introduction

This guide explains how to deploy and automate Edgenexus EdgeADC configuration and certificate backups using the official PowerShell automation script.

It also covers full integration with SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM), including how to import templates, schedule daily backups, and configure alerts.

Prerequisites

To successfully deploy the backup automation workflow, ensure the following:

• Windows Server acting as a SolarWinds Polling Engine.
• PowerShell 5.1+ installed.
• Outbound HTTPS access to the EdgeADC management IP.
• Admin credentials for EdgeADC.
• PowerShell script execution permissions.
• Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access allows powershell.exe.

Files Provided

• EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1 – Full backup automation script.
• EdgeADC_Backup_SAM_Template.xml – SolarWinds SAM import template.

Installing the Backup Script

1. Create a working directory on the poller:
   C:\Scripts
2. Place the script file EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1 into C:\Scripts.
3. Unblock the script:
   Unblock-File -Path “C:\Scripts\EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1”
4. If Defender Controlled Folder Access is enabled:
   Add C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe to the allowed list.

Manual Backup Testing

Before integrating into SolarWinds, run a validation test:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\Scripts\EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1" -EdgenexusIP 192.168.3.152 -Username admin -Password jetnexus -BackupName EdgeADC_Backup -CertPassword YourBackupCertPassword -Diagnostics

A successful run displays:

Message: Backup complete. ZIP saved as C:\Scripts\EdgeADC_Backup-.zip

Scheduling Daily Automated Backups

To automate backups without SolarWinds:

1. Open Task Scheduler → Create Task
2. Trigger → Daily
3. Action → Start a Program:
   Program: powershell.exe
   Arguments:
   -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File “C:\Scripts\EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1” -EdgenexusIP 192.168.3.152 -Username admin -Password jetnexus -CertPassword YourBackupCertPassword
4. Save and run to verify.

SolarWinds SAM Integration

Two integration options are available: importing the provided XML template or manually creating a SAM component.

Template Import:

1. SolarWinds → Settings → SAM → Manage Templates → Import Template
2. Select EdgeADC_Backup_SAM_Template.xml
3. Assign to polling engine or target node.

Manual Integration:

Create Windows PowerShell Script Monitor with script body:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\Scripts\EdgeADC_API_FullBackup_SolarWinds.ps1" -EdgenexusIP ${IP} -Username "${USERNAME}" -Password "${PASSWORD}" -CertPassword "YourBackupCertPassword" -BackupName "EdgeADC_Backup"

Configuring SolarWinds Alerts

To be notified of backup failures:

1. Go to Alerts → Manage Alerts → Create New Alert
2. Trigger → Component Status is Critical
3. Apply to Component: EdgeADC Backup Script
4. Add email or webhook notification actions.
5. Save and test.

Troubleshooting

• ZIP not created → Check write permissions on C:\Scripts.
• SolarWinds Script Error → Run script manually for diagnostics.
• No certificates exported → Verify certificate objects exist in /GET/19.
• Login failures → Confirm correct admin API credentials.