Backing up and restoring System Maintenance
FortiGate Version 4.0 Administration Guide
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Remote FortiManager backup and restore options
Your FortiGate unit can be remotely managed by a FortiManager unit. The FortiGate unit
connects using the FortiGuard-FortiManager protocol. This protocol provides
communication between a FortiGate unit and a FortiManager unit, and runs over SSL
using IPv4/TCP port 541.
For detailed instructions on how to install a FortiManager unit, see the FortiManager Install
Guide.
FortiManager Back up the configuration to the configured FortiManager unit. If the
FortiGate unit is not connected to a FortiManager unit, this option is not
displayed.
Encrypt configuration
file
Select to encrypt the backup file.
Encryption must be enabled to save VPN certificates with the
configuration.
This option is not available for configurations backed up to a
FortiManager unit.
Password Enter a password to encrypt the configuration file. You will need this
password to restore the configuration file.
Confirm Enter the password again to confirm the password.
Filename Enter the name of the backup file or select Browse to locate the file.
The Filename field is available only when you choose to back up the
configuration to a USB disk.
Backup Select to back up the configuration.
If you are backing up to a FortiManager device, a confirmation
message is displayed after successfully completion of the backup.
Restore
Restore configuration
from:
The options available for restoring the configuration from a specific file.
Select one of the displayed options:
Local PC Restore a configuration file from the management computer the
FortiGate unit is connected to. Local PC is always displayed regardless
of whether a USB disk is available, FortiGuard Analysis and
Management Service is enabled, or the FortiGate unit is connected to
a FortiManager unit.
USB disk Restore a configuration file from the USB disk connected to the
FortiGate unit. USB Disk is displayed only if the FortiGate unit includes
a USB port. If you do not connect a USB disk, this option is grayed out.
See “Formatting USB Disks” on page 261.
FortiGuard Restore a configuration from the FortiGuard Analysis and Management
Service. If the FortiGuard Analysis and Management Service is not
enabled, this option is not displayed and instead displays Management
Station.
FortiManager Restore a configuration from the configured FortiManager unit. If the
FortiGate unit is not connected to a FortiManager unit, this option is not
displayed.
Filename Select the configuration file name from the Browse list if you are
restoring the configuration from a USB disk.
Enter the configuration file name or select Browse if you are restoring
the configuration from a file on the management computer.
Password Enter the password you entered when backing up the configuration file.
Restore Select to restore the configuration.
Note: When central management is disabled, Management Station appears. FortiGuard
appears when the FortiGuard Analysis and Management Service is enabled.
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