WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

About Firebox Backup ImagesSaving a configuration to the Firebox1 From Policy Manager, click File > Save > To Firebox.The Save to Firebox dialog box appears.2 From the Firebox Address or Name drop-down list, type an IP address or name, or select a Firebox.If you use a Firebox name, the name must resolve through DNS.When you type an IP address, type all the numbers and the periods. Do not use the TAB key or arrow key.3 Type the Firebox configuration passphrase. You must use the configuration passphrase to save a fileto the Firebox.4 Click OK.Saving a configuration to a local hard drive1 From Policy Manager, click File > Save > As File.You can also use CTRL-S. A standard Windows save file dialog box appears.2 Type the name of the file.The default procedure is to save the file to the WatchGuard® directory. You can also browse to any folder to whichyou can connect from the management station. For better security, we recommend that you save the files in a safefolder with no access to other users.3 Click Save.The configuration file saves to the local hard drive.About Firebox Backup ImagesA Firebox backup image is an encrypted and saved copy of the flash disk image from the Firebox flashdisk. It includes the Firebox appliance software, configuration file, licenses and certificates. You can savea backup image to your management station or to a directory on your network. We recommend thatyou regularly make backup files of the Firebox image. We also recommend that you create a backupimage of the Firebox before you make significant changes to your Firebox configuration or upgradeyour Firebox or its appliance software.Creating a Firebox backup image1 From Policy Manager, select File > Backup.72 WatchGuard System Manager