Backup and Restore
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Backup and Restore
10.1
Overview
In this section, we explain how to configure the backup and restore functionality, and the feedback provided, in the
IDENTIKEY Appliance Configuration Tool
.
The Backup facility allows administrators to save a copy of the IDENTIKEY Appliance database configuration
settings and data. All backups are encrypted by default, but an additional Pass Phrase can be used as explained in
section
Backup can be performed:
Manually using a link in the IDENTIKEY Appliance Configuration Tool to create a backup at any time
(see
Automatically backup is
pushed
from the IDENTIKEY Appliance, scheduled for specific times (see
Scripted another server
pulls
the backup from the IDENTIKEY Appliance (see
The restore function is manual and allows administrators to upload configuration settings and data, which have
been backed up from another or the same appliance, to the IDENTIKEY Appliance internal database. If restored to
the same appliance, perhaps following a configuration error or loss of data, the settings simply overwrite those
currently in the appliance, without the need for re-licensing.
For more information on the concepts and operation of this functionality, please see refer to the
IDENTIKEY
Appliance
Product Guide, Backup and Restore
section.
10.2
Custom Encryption
Caution
If you configure a Custom Encryption Pass Phrase, you will need to enter the Pass Phrase to
upload a backup.
Manual, automatic and scripted backups are all encrypted by default. To configure an additional Pass Phrase for
custom encryption:
1.
In the IDENTIKEY Appliance Configuration Tool, click on
System > Backup & Restore
.
2.
Check the box for
Use Custom Encryption Pass Phrase
.
3.
Click the
Change
button beside the
Custom Encryption Pass Phrase
field.
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