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THE_BLUE
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May 10, 2021
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Configure a backup for virtual server configration along with setup

i need to take backup of virtual server configuration of specific website for emergency. is it possible ?

  • After the command

    tmsh load sys config merge from-terminal

    You will get a VI like screen where you can past the configuration (remove the create-time line)

    The VI screen will tell you to press Ctrl D when finished or Ctrl C to quit.

    I would recommend to test this first with the command:

    tmsh load sys config merge from-terminal verify

    When everything is ok and the new configuration is loaded you can save the configuration with

    tmsh save sys config

    For more info see https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81271448

    Cheers,

    Kees

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  • You want to make a backup of 1 virtual server?

    With the command

    tmsh list ltm virtual "virtual server name"

    You can list the complete configuration of a virtual server. Write it to file and save a copy of the file offline.

    Cheers,

    Kees

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      So by using above command, i will be able to restore tbe configuration of VS ? Or i have to do it manually?

       

      I’m asking that because, let’s say I’ve configured VS with ASM , related profiles ( http, ssl ) and so on , then i need backup for this configuration to be stored office. Incase I changed in VS later on which might cause an issue then i want to restore to the old configuration.. I don’t know if you got my point..

      • With the above command you list the configuration of the virtual server. You can past it into notepad. (making a backuo)

        Later if you want to revert back to it you can use the command:

        tmsh load sys config merge from-terminal

        Past the old/original configuration and press Ctrl D

        Than:

        tmsh save sys config

        Cheers,

        Kees

  • After the command

    tmsh load sys config merge from-terminal

    You will get a VI like screen where you can past the configuration (remove the create-time line)

    The VI screen will tell you to press Ctrl D when finished or Ctrl C to quit.

    I would recommend to test this first with the command:

    tmsh load sys config merge from-terminal verify

    When everything is ok and the new configuration is loaded you can save the configuration with

    tmsh save sys config

    For more info see https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81271448

    Cheers,

    Kees