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# View system database backups

System database backups that are no longer required can be deleted.

## Prerequisites

See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.

## Steps

1. Select to open the Settings panel.
2. Select Unisphere Databases > System Database.

   The following properties display:

   - Name—Name of the backup in the form TimeStamp_CustomName
   - Status—Status of the backup
   - Start Time—Time the backup started
   - End Time—Time the backup ended
   - Description—Message that is related to the backup

   The following controls are available:

   - Backup— Back up the system database server
   - Download— Download system database backup files
   - —Delete operations

   System database backups can be restored. You can only restore the database to the same version and same operating system.