Technical Tip: Schedule Off-hours Full Config backup with FTP backup

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Description	This article describes how to schedule off-hours full configuration backup with FTP backup.
Scope	FortiWeb.
Solution	Maintaining regular external configuration backup copies may prove essential during an unforeseen incident: for example, during the event of a hardware failure. As such, storing copies of configuration backup files in an external storage server will lower the risk of configuration files going missing. FTP Backup configuration example: Browse to Backup & Restore -> FTP Backup and select 'Create New'. Fill in the necessary FTP Server information and user credentials: Set the schedule type to 'Daily', then check which days and times are suitable for configuration backup to push a copy to external FTP server. In this instance, the FTP backup is configured to be performed every Wednesday and Saturday. FTP Server configuration example: In this instance, Ubuntu vsftpd is used as an example: Install the vsftpd service with the following command: Check the FTP service installation info and ensure the status is 'active': Enable User Authentication for writing/uploading files under vsftpd.conf: After making configuration changes, perform a vsftpd service restart. Note: Lab simulation is produced under a control environment. Each environment setup may vary. Refer to the official Ubuntu FTP service documentation for more information. Verification steps: Check the event log for the FTP backup status. An OK status indicates a successful upload:   A failed status indicates a failed upload: Relevant documentation: Backup and restore - FortiWeb administration guide.