FTP backup options. Watchguard XCS

System Management

FTP backup options

The following options are for backing up to an FTP server:

When configuring backups and restores to use an FTP server, it is recommended that the idle timeout value on the FTP server be set to a minimum of 1800 to 3600 seconds to ensure the connection does not timeout while the WatchGuard XCS is performing the backup or restore process.

User Guide

ƒ Encrypt Backup — Select this check box to store the back up file in encrypted form.

ƒ Backup System Configuration — Select this check box to back up all system configuration data, including mailboxes, licenses, and keys. This option must be enabled if you need to restore system functionality.

ƒ Backup Quarantine Mail — Select this check box to back up all quarantined mail. Backing up quarantined mail may greatly increase the size of the backup file.

ƒ Backup Token Analysis Data — Select this check box to back up the Token Analysis database.

ƒ Backup Reporting Data — Select this check box to back up the entire reporting database. Backing up the reporting database will greatly increase the size of the backup file.

ƒ FTP server — Enter the host name or IP address of the destination FTP server.

ƒ Username — Enter the username for the FTP server.

ƒ Password — Enter the password for the FTP server.

ƒ Directory — Enter the directory on the FTP server for the backup files.

ƒ Use PASV mode — Set FTP to use passive mode if you are having problems connecting to the FTP server.

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