How-to Save Layer (ecaOS 6)

Applicability: 

• ecaOS 6 (Note: For ecaOS 5 Soft Reset procedure, refer to How-to Soft Reset ecaOS 5)

Description: 

• Creates a complete backup of the SYSTEM C: partition
• Save layer will save current user's working layer
• This layer will contain all current configurations, such as video management software, windows networking setting, etc

Requirement: 

• USB Security Key or ECA Access Code 

Procedure:

Step 1:    Ensure you have the USB Security Key or ECA Access Code ready. Every ECA has its dedicated unique key which cannot be shared with other ECA. Refer to [Enrol Virtual Security Key for ECA Access Code]

Step 2:    Launch ecaOS Dashboard from Taskbar and login. Refer to [Access ecaOS DashBoard]

Step 3:    In Dashboard, go to Management ▶ General. 

Step 4:    Click 'Save Layer' button. 

Step 5:    Type 'Save Layer ' to confirm proceed. Then, press the 'Save Deployment Layer' button. If you are using the USB Security Key to access the Dashboard, please unplug it now. 

Step 6:    ECA will reboot and boots into Layer Manager. 

Step 7:    Save Deployment Layer will begin after 10 seconds countdown. 

Note: If you want to cancel the operation, you may click 'Cancel' within this 10 seconds. Then, the system will reboot into ecaOS.

Step 8:    Save Deployment Layer progress is shown in percentage. The process will take about 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 9:    ECA will automatically reboot into ecaOS after completion.