Creating a system checkpoint
You can create a system checkpoint backup to capture a specific configuration. This backup provides a history where the FortiManager and FortiGate units are completely in sync. Should there be a major failure, you can completely revert the network to when it was in working order, and not have to be concerned about which device has which versions of the firmware installed and so on. These are, in essence, snapshots of your Fortinet managed network system.
You should make a system checkpoint backup before installing new firmware to devices or making a major configuration change to the network. If the update or modification causes problems, you can quickly revert to an earlier known “good” version of the configuration to restore operation.
A system checkpoint backup includes:
• the current configuration file from each managed device
• the entire system configuration of the FortiManager unit.
To create a system checkpoint:
1. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
2. In the System Information widget, under System Configuration, select [System Checkpoint].
The System Checkpoint table opens.
3. Select Create New.
The Create New System Checkpoint dialog box opens.
4. In the Comments field, enter a description, up to 63 characters, for the reason or state of the backup.
5. Select Submit. The system checkpoint task will be run and the checkpoint will be created.
To revert to a system checkpoint:
1. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
2. In the System Information widget, under System Configuration, select [System Checkpoint].
The System Checkpoint table opens.
3. Select the system checkpoint in the table and select the Revert icon.
4. A confirmation dialog box will open. Select OK to continue.
| When reverting to a system checkpoint, this FortiManager and all managed FortiGates will reboot. |
To delete a system checkpoint:
1. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
2. In the System Information widget, under System Configuration, select [System Checkpoint].
The System Checkpoint table opens.
3. Select the system checkpoint in the table and select the Delete in the toolbar.
4. A confirmation dialog box will open. Select OK to continue.
