Configuration and Certificate backups
Once you successfully configure the FortiIsolator, it is important to backup the configuration. In some cases, you may need to reset the FortiIsolator to factory defaults or perform a TFTP upload of the firmware, which will erase the existing configuration. In these instances, the configuration on the device will have to be recreated, unless a backup can be used to restore it. You should also backup the local certificates as well.
We also recommend to backup the configuration after any changes are made, to ensure you have the most current configuration available. Also, backup the configuration before any upgrades of the FortiIsolator’s firmware. Should anything happen to the configuration during the upgrade, you can easily restore the saved configuration.
Always backup the configuration and store it on the management computer or off-site. You have the option to save the configuration file to various locations including the local PC and USB key.
The current version of FortiIsolator is available for configuration backup and restore through GUI only.
Backing up the configuration
To backup the configuration:
- From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the System Configuration widget.
- In the System Configuration field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to System Recovery page.
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In System Recovery page, under Backup section, Click here to save your backup file.
- This will save “backup.tgz” file into your local system; you can store it in a secure place for when you need to restore the system.
Restoring a configuration
To restore the FortiIsolator configuration:
- From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the System Configuration widget.
- In the System Configuration field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to System Recovery page.
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In System Recovery page, under Restore section, Choose File to locate the configuration file.
- The source of the configuration file to be restored: your Local PC or a USB Disk.
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Click Restore, OK on the pop-up to confirm.
- This will restore the configuration file and reboot the FortiIsolator. It takes few minutes.
Backing up FortiIsolator CA Certification
To backup the FortiIsolator CA Certificate:
1. From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the Isolator CA Certificate widget.
2. In the Isolator CA Certificate field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to Isolator CA Certificate page.
3. In Isolator CA Certificate page, under Backup CA certificate section, Click here to save your backup file.
This will save “ca.tgz” file into your local system; you can store it in a secure place for when you need to restore the system.
Restoring a FortiIsolator CA Certificate
To restore a FortiIsolator CA Certificate:
- From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the Isolator CA Certificate widget.
- In the Isolator CA Certificate field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to Isolator CA Certificate page.
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In Isolator CA Certificate page, under Restore section, Choose File to locate your CA Certificate.
- The source of the CA Certificate file to be restored: your Local PC or a USB Disk.
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Click Restore, OK on the pop-up to confirm.
- This will restore the CA Certificate and reboot the FortiIsolator. It takes few minutes.
Re-Generating a FortiIsolator CA Certificate
To re-generate a FortiIsolator CA Certificate:
- From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the Isolator CA Certificate widget.
- In the Isolator CA Certificate field, click Backup/Restore; it navigates to the Isolator CA Certificate page.
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In Isolator CA Certificate page, under Re-Generate Isolator certificate section, Click here to generate CA Certificate.
- This will re-generate CA Certificate and reboot the FortiIsolator. It takes few minutes.