Create Backup File

Use this procedure to create a backup file for this Tunnel Concentrator instance. You can save the backup file to a local file or save the file to a remote FTP or SCP server.

  1. Log in to Tunnel Concentrator.
  2. Go to Administration > Maintenance.
  3. Select Backup.
  4. For the Destination, select where you want to save the backup file:
    • Download Locally—Your backup file is saved to a file on the local drive.
    • FTP Server—Your backup file is saved to a remote FTP server.
    • SCP Server—Your backup file is saved to a remote SCP server.
  5. For FTP or SCP backups, add the details of the remote server. This step is not required for local backups.
    • Server IP—Enter the IP address of the server where the file is to be saved.
    • Username—Enter the username of an account that has write access to the server.
    • Password—Enter the password that authenticates the user on that server.
    • Directory—Enter the directory where the backup file is to be saved.
    • Filename—Enter the filename that you want to use for the backup file.
  6. Select Generate backup / tech support to begin the backup.