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    Backup/restore How to restore Certificates only

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      muhammad.alitav.com.pk
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      I am trying to shifted from physical to Virtual environment.

      I have complete backup file and trying to restore it to virtual environment and the fact is that only the Certificates and OPENVPN Configuration are important and I can do the rest as new.

      However I cant seems to find the option in RESTORE AREA custom option to only restore certificates and CA.

      Any help is appreciated.

      Ali.

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      • GertjanG
        Gertjan
        last edited by

        Hi,

        I guess you are right.
        "Certs" are backed up when you select "All" - you can find them in the exported config.xml file - search for the <cert>lines.

        But, some possibilities exist.
        Just edit the exported config.xml file - keep intact the format, throw everything away except the

        	 <cert><refid>54ca2cf9af6xx</refid>
        
        		<crt>LS0tLS1CRUdJTiBDRVJUSUZJQ0..............................S0tLS0NCg==</crt>
        		<prv>LS0tLS1CRUdJTiBSU.......................EgUFJJVkFURSBLRVktLS0tLQ0K</prv>
        		<caref>54ca2cbc230bb</caref></cert> 
        

        parts.

        Import your modified file.

        Note : respect the XML format, otherwise be prepared for special effects ;)

        Another idea : what about adding

        		       "cert" => gettext("Certificats"),		   
        

        to the file diag_backup.php - around line 190 ;)</cert>

        No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
        Edit : and where are the logs ??

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