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3 • Import/Export Model 3120 RAS Administrators’ Reference Guide
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Introduction
Introduction
The Import/Export function enables you to make a backup (or export) copy of your access server’s configura-
tion parameters. By exporting the configurations, the saved files can quickly be loaded, or imported, into a
replacement access server—greatly speeding up the installation process should an access server need replacing.
Note
All actions for Import/Export require superuser access privileges.
To import or export a configuration, click on
Import/Export
under the
Configuration Menu
to display the
Import/Export
main window (see figure 6).
Figure 6. Import/Export main window
Export Configuration
Note
The exported configuration file is a text-format file. Do not try, how-
ever to edit the operating characteristics contained in the file.
Note
The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as
they are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating
parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters,
go to
HOME
, then click on the
Record Current Configuration
button under
Immediate Actions
.
To export the flash configuration, click on the
Export Flash
link on the
Import/Export
main page. The access
server will display text configuration information resembling that shown in figure 7.