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Managing the Backup/Restore Configuration
Use the Backup/Restore Configuration page to save your current configuration or restore a previous one. You can also download the saved configuration to a local PC or upload one from the local PC.
Choose Admin > Backup / Restore from the Configuration Menu to view the Backup/Restore Configuration page (see the following screen capture).
Backup/Restore Configuration Page
Use the following table as a guide to manage backup configuration files.
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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.
To Create a new Backup Configuration File
On the Backup/Restore Configuration page, click Create New Config Backup.
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.
To download the saved configuration from the
to your local drive, click your hyperlinked backup file in the System Saved Configuration table.Spacevars 0 product2 - In the dialog box, choose whether to save or open the file and click OK.
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The system uses the contents of the backup file shown in the System Saved Configuration table to restore the system configuration.
To Restore a Previous Backup File
Click Restore Saved Configuration.
Info title Note The matching encryption key must be used with the restored configuration. You will be restoring the System to the previously saved configuration.
A message indicates that service will be temporarily interrupted. Click OK to confirm.
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This section outlines how to upload a backup configuration file to your local drive.
To Upload a Backup Configuration File from Your Local Drive
Click Browse to locate the file on your PC. The file must have the .conf1 extension.
Click Download File. The uploaded file becomes the new System Saved Configuration file.
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If desired, you can download the saved configuration from the system to your local drive.
To Download the Saved Configuration to a Local Drive
On the Backup/Restore Configuration page, click the hyperlinked file in the System Saved Configuration table.
In the dialog box, choose whether to save or open the file and click OK.
Tip title Tip Backup and restore can be automated with the
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