Periodic Backup

By default, all gateways subscribed to the plan take their backup settings from the plan. The backup file backs up the settings for each gateway in a separate zip file.

The naming convention of the file:

<gateway name>_<firmware version>_<date: YYYY-MM-DD_HH_MM_SS>.zip

You can back up your files on a file server or in the cloud (recommended).

Cloud Backup

Starting from R81.10.05, you can back up gateway files to cloud storage, and then download these files directly from the SMP Portal.

• No need to run a 3rd party file server such as FTP.

• After you select the time interval for periodic cloud backups to occur, the backup file is automatically uploaded to cloud storage.

To configure the backup settings of a plan:

1. Go to Home > Plans.

2. Click the plan name.

   The Edit page opens.

3. Click Services > Backup.

   The Periodic Backup window opens.

4. Select the Protocol.

   Note - We recommend you select Cloud.

5. If you select a different protocol, enter the information for these fields:

   • Path

   • Username

   • Password

     Note - Make sure to create the path on your FTP server before you set a backup schedule. If the directory you set does not exist on the FTP server, the gateway does not create it and the backup fails.

6. To use File Encryption, click the checkbox, then enter and confirm a password.

7. Click Save.

To schedule periodic backups:

1. Select Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.

2. Select the time range.

3. For Weekly, select the day of the week.

4. For Monthly, select the day of the month.

5. Click Save.

To override the backup settings set by a plan:

1. In Home > Gateways, click the gateway name.

   The Edit page opens.

2. Click Services > Periodic Backup.

   The Periodic Backup window opens.

3. Click Unlock from plan.

   The fields are enabled.

4. Set the necessary fields.

5. Click Save.