User's Manual Part 2

December 20, 2004 SCP-LPS20x-011-012-01H
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THE CONFIGURATION FILE
This section provides an overview of the configuration file and explains how to edit it.
MANUALLY EDITING THE CONFIG FILE
The configuration file contains the settings for all customizable parameters on the LPS-20x. Almost all of these
parameters can be set using the web-based management tool. However, certain infrequently-used parameters can
only be set by manually editing the configuration file.
RETRIEVING/RESTORING THE CONFIGURATION FILE
To edit the configuration file, you must first retrieve it from the LPS-20x. Once edited, it then needs to be restored.
There are several ways to do this:
• The easiest way to accomplish both tasks is via the management tool. Use the Config file management
page on the Maintenance menu to download/upload the configuration file.
• HTTPS: The configuration file can be downloaded and uploaded via HTTPS. Use a tool like cURL to
make this easy. Refer to Configuration File Management on page 56 for details.
• Many configuration file parameters are also accessible via SNMP. For details, see the comments inside
the Colubris-Maintenance-MIB (refer to Product Support on page 177).
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IMPORTANT
The local username and password for the administrator is not saved when you use the Backup
Configuration option. If you upload a configuration file, the old username and password are
therefore not updated.
If you upload a configuration file with an invalid structure, it is possible to put the LPS-20x into
an unstable state. To return to normal operation, do a factory reset.