Webconf: Backup

This tab is only available after the HSM has been initialized and replaces the Restore tab!

Do not restart or shut down the appliance while the Backup is running.

The Keyfactor Next Generation Hardware Appliance provides a Backup tab in Webconf.

On the Backup page you can configure the backup behavior of your system or trigger a manual backup.

Backups are complete snapshots of the system at a specific point in time. They make it possible to restore a stable state if a serious problem occurs.

Backups can be restored so that the same state of the appliance is restored to a specific date/time.
A backup can be restored to the same device or to another one to enable write-offs, disaster recovery, etc.

A backup contains the following data:

• firmware configuration 

• system configuration (cluster, network, database, HSM, etc... configuration)

• database (internal ) 

• key material (HSM) 

For the basic setup, refer to the following steps:

Backup Status

A table with three columns provides information about the current backup status.

• Current Backup Status

• Last Successful Backup

• Next Scheduled Backup Execution

Backup Settings

Backup Protection

For the Backup Protection it is mandatory to define a Domain Master Secret.

The Domain Master Secret can only be set once. Therefore, make sure that you keep a copy of it in a safe place for the entire lifetime of your New Generation Hardware Appliance.

1. Log in to Next Generation Hardware Appliance.

2. Open the Backup page.

3. Click Set Domain Master Secret to open the corresponding form.

4. Enter the Domain Master Secret.

5. Repeat the Domain Master Secret.

6. Click Set Domain Master Secret to confirm your entries.

Backup Filename (optional)

Use this field to specify a prefix for you backup file name, if you want to individualize it.

Backup Storage

Configure the storage location for the backup here.

1. Select the Network File Setting (NFS) option from the drop down menu under Storage Type.

2. Enter your NFS URL to browse to your backup location.

3. A storage browser opens. Select/Navigate to the path where the backup is to be saved.
   Click on Directories to navigate one level down or click .. One level up to return to the previous level.

4. Click on Use This Location to confirm your backup location.

5. Click Save Settings to confirm your entries.

After the basic setup of the backup configuration (DMS and storage location) a backup can be created:

• at previously defined times Scheduled Backup.

• or manually as required Manual Backup.