def backup(isamAppliance, check_mode=False, force=False):
    """
    Kickoff Backup of active partition
    """
    if check_mode is True:
        return isamAppliance.create_return_object(changed=True)
    else:
        return isamAppliance.invoke_put('Kickoff Backup of Active Partition',
            '/firmware_settings/kickoff_backup', {})
