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Description This article explains the difference between the 'backup config' and 'backup all-config' commands in FortiController.
Scope Any supported version of FortiController.
Solution

FortiController offer two options to back up configuration. This article explains both.

 

# execute backup config

 

This command saves the configuration and EXCLUDES the present certificates used for management access to the FortiController. The output will be a human-readable text file.

 

backup_clear.JPG

 

# execute backup all-config

 

This command saves the configuration, INCLUDING the certificates used for management access to the FortiController, whether or not certificates are present. The output file will always be encoded.

 

backup_ecoded.JPG

 

The default Fortinet_Factory certificate key strength is 1024 bits. Refer to the FortiController CLI Guide for more information.

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