RuggedCom RuggedRouter RX1100 - Manual (Page 292)

34. Maintaining The Router
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• All configuration settings are saved in a configuration archive,
• Webmin configuration settings are saved in a Webmin configuration archive,
• Archives can be used to “clone” routers, replicate a damaged resource or unwind a change,
• Archives can be created manually (including user comments) or by the Automatic nightly
backup, which captures all changes over the previous 24 hours,
• The nightly backup archives can be automatically transferred via scp or ftp to a designated
server,
• The nightly backup archives are kept on the router for a configurable number of days and then
deleted. The most recently made archive is never destroyed. Manually created archives are
never destroyed.
• If you make a configuration change you later wish to reverse you can restore a previously made
archive completely. An archive difference tool is provided, showing the difference between one
archive and either another archive or the current configuration. Changes in configuration can
also be detected and “unwound” by applying the previous state of a router on a file by file basis.
• Archive filename is user definable and can include any of date/time, host name and/or release
version,
• Archives can be uploaded to the router and restored.
• A Configuration Rollback feature that allows users to safely make modifications under a safety
net.
• A factory defaults file is included.
Note the following caveats:
• Chassis specific items such as serial number, hardware inventory and MAC addresses are not
saved,
• Log and history files are not saved,
• Information stored in the root and user accounts are not saved.
34.5.1. General Configuration
Figure 34.11. Backup and Restore General Configuration