Symantec 10521146 Administration Guide - Page 299

Advanced configuration 299 Backing up and restoring Reapplying policy assignments after failure In a cluster, the master node stores the definitions of protection policies that you apply to slave nodes. If the master node fails or is demoted, the link is broken between applied policies and their definitions. Slave nodes sometimes then appear to have viable policies applied that in reality are disabled. Prevent losing policies through failure by backing up the master node. Prevent losing policies when demoting by reapplying policy definitions to the new master node. See "Setting policies to interfaces" on page 115. Copying Symantec Network Security configurations The Network Security console provides a way to copy a configuration of Symantec Network Security easily. To copy a configuration 1 In the Network Security console, click Admin > Node > Manage Backups. 2 In Select Node, choose a node from the pull-down list, and click OK. 3 In Backups, click an existing backup configuration. 4 In Actions, click Secure Copy. 5 Provide the following information: ■ Filename: Enter the name of the backup file. ■ Host Name: Enter the name of the host to copy to. ■ Directory: Enter the directory. ■ User Name: Enter the user name. 6 Click OK to copy the configuration to the desired location and exit. Note: SuperUsers and Administrators can copy a configuration; StandardUsers and RestrictedUsers cannot. See "User groups reference" on page 319 for more about permissions. Deleting Symantec Network Security configurations The Network Security console provides a way to delete an existing configuration of Symantec Network Security easily. To delete a configuration 1 In the Network Security console, click Admin > Node > Manage Backups. 2 In Select Node, choose a node from the pull-down list, and click OK.