Restore Backup File

Use this procedure to restore the appliance from a selected configuration backup file.

  1. Go to Administration > System > Configuration.
  2. Select the Backup/Restore tab.
  3. If no backup file displays under Select Backup, then complete the following steps to upload the backup file:
    1. Under Restore, select , then select Upload.
    2. Select the Upload Method. Valid values are:
      • HTTP
      • FTP
      • SCP
    3. If you chose HTTP as the upload method, do either of the following and then select Close:
      • Select Choose Backup file, then browse to the backup file and select it
      • Use the cursor to drag and drop the backup file from a local drive onto the desktop.
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      Upload Controller Image Dialog
    4. If you chose FTP or SCP, enter the remore server details and then select OK:
      • Server IP—Enter the IPv4 address of the remote server.
      • Username—Enter a username that has access to the remote server.
      • Password—Enter the password that authenticates the username on the remote server.
      • Directory—Enter the directory where the backup file is saved.
      • Filename—Enter the filename of the backup file.
      • Destination—Enter the upload destination. For example, Local.
  4. From the Select Backup drop-down, select the uploaded backup file.
  5. Run the restore job.