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What is backed up and<br />

restored<br />

What is not backed up or<br />

restored<br />

Configuration file backup and restore<br />

There are two files that determine which configuration files will be<br />

backed up and restored. The files are located in the<br />

/etc/backups/config_backup directory and are named:<br />

backup_file_list—Contains the list <strong>of</strong> files and directories that will<br />

be included in the configuration backup/restore process. Wild<br />

cards can be used when specifying names in this file.<br />

exclude_file_list—Defines the files within backup_file_list that<br />

should be excluded from the configuration backup/restore<br />

process. For example, files that contain graphics are located in<br />

some <strong>of</strong> the directories specified in backup_file_list that should not<br />

be included in the configuration backup/restore process. You<br />

cannot specify directory names or use wild cards in this file.<br />

Caution: While it is possible to modify these two files, do so with caution. To prevent<br />

accidental modification, these files are defined as read-only. If you absolutely must modify<br />

one <strong>of</strong> these files, use the Admin Console.<br />

The general rule is, if it is not a configuration file it will not be backed<br />

up. For example, the configuration backup/restore process will not<br />

process the mail queues, the audit trail, the log files, any executable<br />

files, etc. As such, modifications you make to non-configuration files<br />

will not be backed up and restored.<br />

Backing up and restoring configuration files using the<br />

Admin Console<br />

To back up or restore your configuration files using the Admin<br />

Console, start the Admin Console and select Firewall <strong>Administration</strong> -><br />

Configuration Backup. The Configuration Backup window appears.<br />

Note: See “Restoring configuration files using the command line” on page F-14 for details<br />

on restoring configuration files when the Admin Console is not accessible.<br />

General System Tasks 3-15

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