Chapter 10 Install and System Administration for FortiOS 5.0 : Using the web-based manager : Dashboard : System Information widget : Backing up the configuration
  
Backing up the configuration
Administrators can back up the FortiGate unit’s configuration file from the System Information widget. Select Backup in the System Configuration row, to back up the firmware configuration file to a local computer, USB disk or to a FortiManager unit.
You should always back up your configuration whenever you make any modifications to the device configuration or performing any firmware updates or changes.
Local PC
Select to back up the configuration file to a local management computer.
FortiManager
Select to back up the configuration file to a FortiManager unit. The Central Management settings must be enabled and a FortiManager unit connected with the FortiGate unit so that the FortiGate unit can send the configuration file to the FortiManager unit.
To enable central management, go to System > Admin > Settings.
USB Disk
Select to back up the configuration file to a USB key that is connected to the FortiGate unit.
Full Config
Select to backup the full VDOM configuration. This appears only when the FortiGate unit has VDOM configuration enabled.
VDOM Config
Select to backup the only the VDOM configuration file. This option backs up only the configuration file within that VDOM. Select the VDOM from the drop-down list, and select Backup.
Encrypt configuration file
Select to enable a password to the configuration file for added security.
Password
Enter the password that will be used to restore the configuration file.
Confirm
Re-enter the password.