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Use the Backup / Restore Configuration page to save your current configuration or restore a previous one. EdgeMarc allows you to download the saved configuration to a local PC or upload one from the local PC.

  1. Choose Admin > Backup/Restore.

  2. Manage backup configuration files using the information in the following table as a guide.


Backup/Restore Configuration Parameters

ItemDescription

System Saved Configuration

Shows saved backup file.

Create New Config Backup

Click Create New Config Backup to create a new backup configuration based on the currently running configuration.

The new backup file is given a new name based on the hostname, date, and time. The resulting filename is shown in the Backup File column in the System Saved Configuration table.

See Creating a New Backup Configuration File.

Restore Saved Configuration

Click Restore Saved Configuration to use the contents of the backup file shown in the System Saved Configuration table to restore the original EdgeMarc configuration.

See Restoring a Previous Backup File.

Download a Local Configuration File
See Uploading a Backup Configuration File from Your Local Drive.

Configuration File
Click Choose File to upload a backup configuration file from the local computer drive to the EdgeMarc. 
Encryption Key

Select the encryption key to decrypt the configuration file. You can choose:

  • Default Key—Uses the default Encryption Key to decrypt.
  • Current Key—Uses the Current Encryption Key in the device.
  • Custom Key—Enter a 16 character key in the field provided. The key must not contain {%, $, <, >,',”} characters.
Download the Configuration

Click the hyperlinked file in the System Saved Configuration table to download the saved configuration from the EdgeMarc to your local drive.

See Downloading the Saved Configuration to a Local Drive.


Creating a New Backup Configuration File

You can create a new backup configuration based on the currently running configuration. The new backup file is given a new name based on the hostname, date, and time.

The resulting filename is displayed under the Backup File column in the System Saved Configuration table.

  1. Choose Admin > Backup/Restore.

  2. On the Backup/Restore Configuration page, click Create New Config Backup.

  3. A message alerts you that you are overwriting the existing backup file. Click OK to continue. The new backup file appears in the System Saved Configuration table.

  4. To download the saved configuration from the EdgeMarc to your local drive, click your hyperlinked backup file in the System Saved Configuration table.

  5. In the dialog box, choose whether to save or open the file and click OK.

Restoring a Previous Backup File

The system uses the contents of the backup file shown in the System Saved Configuration table to restore the system configuration.

  1. Choose Admin > Backup/Restore.

  2. Click Restore Saved Configuration.


    Note

    The matching encryption key must be used with the restored configuration. You are restoring the system to the previously saved configuration. 


  3. A message indicates that service will be temporarily interrupted.
    Click OK to confirm

Uploading a Backup Configuration File from Your Local Drive

To upload a backup configuration file from your local drive:

  1. Choose Admin > Backup/Restore.

  2. Under Download a local configuration file, click Choose File to locate the file on your PC. The file must have the .conf1 extension.

  3. Click Download File. The uploaded file becomes the new System Saved Configuration file.

Downloading the Saved Configuration to a Local Drive

If required, you can download the saved configuration from the EdgeMarc to your local drive by following the steps mentioned given below:

  1. Choose Admin > Backup/Restore.
  2. On the Backup/Restore Configuration page, click the hyperlinked file in the System Saved Configuration table.
  3. In the dialog box, choose whether to save or open the file and click OK.
Note

Backup and restore can be automated with the EdgeView Service Control Center (EdgeView SCC).