You can back up (archive) and restore device configurations as well as compare two configuration files, using the Network tab in ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine. The backup operation performs a single configuration archive. The restore operation restores an archived configuration or configuration template to a device. The compare operation compares the last two archived configuration files for a selected device.
| NOTES: | Configure the path into which configuration files are saved in the Directory Path field in Administration > Options > Inventory Manager > Data Storage. Configure the file transfer settings and login information in the Server Properties section of Administration > Options > Inventory Manager > File Transfer. |
All of the operations require that you are using the Archives tab for your archive management.
Device Back up Configuration
To perform a quick device configuration back up from the Devices tab:
- Select a device in the Device list.
- Select the Menu icon (
) or right-click in the Devices list. - Select Archives > Backup Configuration.
- Open the Network > Archives tab to view the archive.
This performs a single configuration archive for the device. You can refer to the ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine Inventory Event Log to view the archive progress.
| NOTES: | To perform the backup configuration, you must be a member of an authorization group that has the Inventory Manager > Configuration Archive Management > Archive Restore Wizard capability. Because the ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine backup creates a single archive that is not recurring, use the Create Archive button on the Archives tab to schedule regular backups of your network device configurations. |
Device Restore Configuration
The device restore configuration operation allows you to restore a configuration template or archived configuration to an active device on the network.
- Select a device in the Device list.
- Select the Menu icon () or right-click in the Devices list.
- Select Archives > Restore Configuration.
For additional information about restoring a device's configuration, see Restore Device Configuration in ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine.
Compare Device Configurations
You can compare the last two archived configuration files for a selected device from the Devices tab.
- Select a device in the Device list.
- Select the Menu icon () or right-click in the Devices list.
- Select Archives > Compare Last Configurations.
For additional information about comparing device configurations, see Compare Device Configurations in ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine.
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