| Description | This article describes the workspace mode which can be used to manually save the changes instead of the default automatic behavior. |
| Scope | FortiGate. |
| Solution |
Starting from version 7.0.2, this option is also available in GUI. In previous versions, it is only available in CLI.
By default, the configuration is saved automatically to the flash and the memory. After changing to workspace mode the changes are saved only to the memory and they should be manually saved to the flash.
To configure it, go to System -> settings -> Workflow Management:
The default option is Automatic, in this case, the changes are saved to both the memory and the flash.
In manual mode, the changes are saved only in the memory and they should be manually saved in the flash. It has an immediate effect, but in case of a reboot, it will be reverted back.
In case the Revert upon timeout option is enabled:
After the configured time is expired (default 600 sec), the changes will be reverted and the system might be unresponsive for a short time.
After a change to manual mode, there will be a warning banner.
If the warning is selected, options to review, save or reboot and revert the changes will appear.
If the option 'View unsaved changes' is selected, it is possible to verify the changes.
To change the workflow management mode via CLI:
FGT (global) # set cfg-save <>
FGT (global) # set cfg-revert-timeout <> |
