System configuration

Once you successfully configure the FortiIsolator, it is important to back up 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 back up 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, back up 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 back up 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:

1. From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the System Configuration widget.
2. In the System Configuration field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to System Recovery page.
3. In System Recovery page, under Backup section, Click here to save your backup file.

   • This will save the 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:

1. From the administration portal, click Dashboard, and find the System Configuration widget.
2. In the System Configuration field, click Backup/Restore, it navigates to System Recovery page.
3. 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.
4. Click Restore, OK on the pop-up to confirm.
   • This will restore the configuration file and reboot the FortiIsolator. It takes few minutes.