Backing Up and Restoring an SGM (backup_system)
You use the backup_system command to save and restore SGM configuration, including:
- Chassis and operating system configuration
- Network configuration
- Security policy
When you backup an SGM, the backup files are copied to all other SGMs in your system. The data is contained in these .tgz files, located in the /var/CPbackup/asg_backup (default) directory:
<file_name>.asg_config.gz
<file_name>.policy.tgz
<file_name>.tgz
You can accept the default file names or enter your own file name at run time. When you use the setup wizard to configure a new 61000/41000 Security System, the backup files are automatically created with the file name initial.
The restore option lets you restore the SGM to a user-specified backup file. You can restore the Chassis and network configuration with or without the security policy. When you restore the security policy, SmartDashboard does not show the newly restored policy.
Command Syntax
backup_system backup|backup <file_name>
backup_system restore|restore <file_path>
backup_system show
Parameter
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Description
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backup
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Backup with the default file name.
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backup <file_name>
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Backup with user specified file name.
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restore
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Restore from a file selected from an interactive menu, which shows all files in the default directory.
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restore <file_path>
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Advanced restore from a file and path specified on the command line. This option is useful when you have backup files saved in a location other than the default location.
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show
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Show the saved backup files.
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