Technical Tip: How to restore config file on a different FortiWeb model (VM or HW)

[Rajashekar]

Description	This article describes how to restore a config file for FortiWeb-VM or Hardware Product lines on another VM or HW model.
Scope	FortiWeb-VM and hardware models.
Solution	Open Configuration backup files of both Units and Extract file fwb_system_conf file. Review the Model and Firmware Version details on both units. For example - VMWare uses FV-VMX, KVM uses FV-KVM Replace all occurrences of reference to the model details. For an example, click on the image below: Check which interfaces are in use and which interfaces are unused. Add or delete interfaces specific to VM or Hardware models. Lookup for 'config system interface': Remove admin password details. Lookup for 'config system admin' and removal of admin password details: Remove occurrences of dependent interfaces like Aggregate interfaces. Add a default route as per the routing design of the network. Perform a lookup for 'config router static' and configure the default route with a default gateway. Save the modified config file, Open Archive, and drag the modified file. Navigate to System -> Maintenance -> Backup & Restore -> Restore Upload the modified config file. Refresh the page and notice the newly modified config is loaded. Note: Afterward, verify the modified config, may need to make further adjustments (like the port mapping) and test the new setup thoroughly to make sure everything is working as expected on the new model.