Backing up the configuration file

Backing up configuration files is an essential part of any administrator's position. This recipe describes how to back up the pfSense configuration file.

Getting ready...

pfSense configuration files are stored in a plain-text XML format by default, but it also gives you an option to encrypt them.

How to do it...

  1. Browse to Diagnostics | Backup/restore.
  2. Select the Backup/Restore tab.
  3. Set the Backup area to ALL. For a list of all available areas, see the following Backup areas section.
  4. Leave Do not backup package information unchecked.
  5. Leave Do not backup RRD data checked.
    How to do it...
  6. Click Download configuration.
  7. Save the file to a secure ...

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