Description
This article explains how to configure the FortiAuthenticator to automatically perform configuration back up.
Related document.
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiauthenticator/6.3.2/administration-guide/40058/configuring-a...
Scope
Solution
This article explains how to configure the FortiAuthenticator to automatically perform configuration back up.
Related document.
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiauthenticator/6.3.2/administration-guide/40058/configuring-a...
Scope
Solution
FortiAuthenticator can be configured to take automatic backup of configuration via FTP or SFTP server.
To configure automatic backups first we need to set up a FTP server.
1) configure FTP servers.
Go to System -> Administration >- FTP Server.
Step by Steps:
- Select Create New. The Create New FTP Server window will open.
- Enter the following information:
Name - Enter a name for the FTP server.Connection type - Select the connection type, either FTP or SFTP.Server name/IP - Enter the server name or IP address.Port - Enter the port number.Anonymous - Select to make the server anonymous.Username - Enter the server username (if Anonymous is not selected).- Select 'OK' to create the new FTP server.Password - Enter the server password (if Anonymous is not selected).
2) Then go to System -> Administration -> Config Auto-backup and enable the auto-backup.
3) Enable configuration autobackup - Enable the configuration of automatic configuration backups.4) Frequency.- Select the automatic backup frequency: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.Backup time.- Entire a time, select Now, or select the clock icon to set the scheduled time for backups to occur.- Note that this options is not available when the frequency is set to hourly.FTP directory.- Enter the FTP directory where the backup configuration files will be saved.FTP server.- Select the FTP server to which the backup configuration files will be saved.Secondary FTP server.- Select a secondary FTP server.
