This Universal Compute Platform (UCP) version 5.08.01 User Guide provides in-depth procedures for configuring, managing, and upgrading UCP environments. It details advanced tasks such as user account management, network interface configuration, cluster node setup, and performing system-wide backups. The guide includes comprehensive instructions on engine application configuration, image management, and container orchestration using ExtremeCloud Edge, supporting both managed and self-orchestrated deployments. It also covers troubleshooting protocols, system logging mechanisms, and maintenance strategies with a focus on redundancy configurations, network failover, and high-availability setups. Detailed processes for initiating on-demand backups, scheduling regular backups, and upgrading critical system components are provided to ensure optimal platform performance and continuity, specifically addressing the needs of system administrators overseeing large-scale UCP deployments.