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// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/release-notes/oadp-upgrade-notes-1-6.adoc
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= Backing up the DPA configuration

[role="_abstract"]
You must back up your current `DataProtectionApplication` (DPA) configuration.

.Procedure

* Save your current DPA configuration by running the following command:
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.Example command
[source,terminal]
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$ oc get dpa -n openshift-adp -o yaml > dpa.orig.backup
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