WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

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Backing up or Restoring the Management Server Configuration2 Click the Certificates tab.3 Type the Distribution IP Address for the Certificate Revocation List (CRL).By default, this is the address of the gateway Firebox. This is also the IP address the remote managed Firebox clientsuse to connect to the Management Server. If the external IP address of your Firebox changes, you must change thisvalue.4 Type the Publication Interval for the CRL in hours. This is the period after which the CRL isautomatically published.The default setting is zero (0), which means that the CRL is published every 720 hours (30 days). The CRL is alsoupdated after a certificate is revoked.5 Click OK when you complete the configuration.Recording diagnostic log messages for the Certificate Authority serviceTo have the Management Server send diagnostic log messages to the Windows Event Viewer, click theCertificates tab. Select the Debug CA Service log messages check box. To see the log messages, openthe Windows Event Viewer.Backing up or Restoring the Management Server ConfigurationThe Management Server contains the configuration information for all managed Firebox® X Edge andVPN tunnels. It is a good idea to create regular and frequent backup files for the Management Serverand keep them in a safe place. You can use this backup file to restore the Management Server in case ofhardware failure. You can also use this backup file if you want to move the Management Server to a new204 WatchGuard System Manager

Moving the WatchGuard Management Server to a New Computercomputer. To use the backup file after it is created, you must know the master encryption key. The masterencryption key is set when you first configure the Management Server.1 From your Windows toolbar, right-click the Management Server icon and select Stop Service.2 From your Windows toolbar, right-click the Management Server icon and select Backup/Restore.The Management Server Backup/Restore Wizard starts. Use the onscreen instructions to create a backup file orrestore a Management Configuration from a backup file.3 When the procedure is complete, right-click the Management Server icon on your Windows toolbarand select Start Service.Moving the WatchGuard Management Server to a New ComputerTo move the Management Server to a new computer, you must know the master encryption key. Youmust also make sure that the new Management Server is given the same IP address as the former ManagementServer.1 Use the Management Server Backup/Restore Wizard to:- Create a backup file of your current Management Server configuration.- Install the Management Server software on the new Management Server.- Use the WatchGuard® System Manager installation file and install the Management Serversoftware.2 Run the Restore wizard and select the backed up file.3 From the Windows toolbar, right-click the Management Server icon and select Start Service.User Guide 205

Backing up or Restoring the Management Server Configuration2 Click the Certificates tab.3 Type the Distribution IP Address for the Certificate Revocation List (CRL).By default, this is the address of the gateway Firebox. This is also the IP address the remote managed Firebox clientsuse to connect to the Management Server. If the external IP address of your Firebox changes, you must change thisvalue.4 Type the Publication Interval for the CRL in hours. This is the period after which the CRL isautomatically published.The default setting is zero (0), which means that the CRL is published every 720 hours (30 days). The CRL is alsoupdated after a certificate is revoked.5 Click OK when you complete the configuration.Recording diagnostic log messages for the Certificate Authority serviceTo have the Management Server send diagnostic log messages to the Windows Event Viewer, click theCertificates tab. Select the Debug CA Service log messages check box. To see the log messages, openthe Windows Event Viewer.Backing up or Restoring the Management Server ConfigurationThe Management Server contains the configuration information for all managed Firebox® X Edge andVPN tunnels. It is a good idea to create regular and frequent backup files for the Management Serverand keep them in a safe place. You can use this backup file to restore the Management Server in case ofhardware failure. You can also use this backup file if you want to move the Management Server to a new204 <strong>WatchGuard</strong> System Manager

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