SecurePlatform provides a command line or Web GUI capability for conducting backups of your system
settings and products configuration.
The backup utility can store backups either locally on the SecurePlatform machine hard drive, or remotely
to a TFTP server or an SCP server. The backup can be performed on request, or it can be scheduled to
take place at set intervals.
The backup files are kept in tar gzip format (.tgz). Backup files, saved locally, are kept in
/var/CPbackup/backups.
The restore utility is used for restoring SecurePlatform settings and/or product configurations from backup
files.
Expert permissions are required to perform the backup and restore procedures.
SecurePlatform provides the option of backing up the entire SecurePlatform operating system and all of its
products using the snapshot command.
A snapshot of the system can be taken manually using the snapshot command or automatically during an
upgrade procedure using the SafeUpgrade option.
Having a snapshot of the entire operating system enables you to restore SecurePlatform if needed. Similar
to Backup and Restore, the Snapshot and Revert features ensure easy maintenance and management,
even if a situation arises that demands that you undo an upgrade and revert to a previous deployment.
The snapshot and revert commands can use a TFTP server or an SCP server to store snapshots.
Alternatively, snapshots can be stored locally.
