Config file from 1.2.3 cannot be imported on 2.1.5
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Greetings,
I wanted to upgrade my Alix from a long-running 1.2.3 to the newest, both i386. So I exported the config file, no addons where installed, file was not encrypted.
I flashed the proper image over the CF (1GB in my case), bootet, set the IP adresses via putty (serial), rebootet, everything was fine. But when I wanted to
restore the config file, I got the following error:The following input errors were detected: The configuration could not be restored
I found a couple of threads, but none brought up any good ideas. I tried to install a fresh 2.0.0 first, but without luck.
I reflashed a 1.2.3 install, restored - works like a charme.Any advice from the pros?
Regards
Guybrush -
Have you tried running an in-place upgrade instead of flashing the drive? If so, and if you have a virtual environment to hand such as vSphere, Xen, etc, you could try installing 1.2.3 on a VM, restoring the config to that device, upgrade it in-place and then re-export from there onto your live box.
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The most common cause of this going from 1.2.X to 2.X if I recall was a restriction in the character set being used that meant the config file is seen as corrupt. See:
https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Upgrade_Guide#International.2FSpecial_Characters_in_1.2.x_ConfigurationsSteve
