User guide

Appliance configuration files are stored in the DSView server appliance files repository. You
may display the available configuration files by clicking the System tab, clicking Appliance
Files in the top navigation bar and clicking Configuration in the side navigation bar.
To restore a managed appliance configuration:
1. In the Unit Overview window, click the Restore Configuration icon or link. The Restore
Appliance Configuration Wizard will appear.
2. Click the radio button to the left of the file containing the configuration you wish to
restore, and then click Next.
3. The Completed Successful window will open.
4. Click Finish. The Unit Overview window will open.
5. Reboot the managed appliance to enable the restored configuration. See Rebooting on page
352
Saving a managed appliance user database
NOTE: You may not save the user database of a DS1800 digital switch or DSR 1161, DSR 2161, DSR 4160, DSR
800 switch.
You may save the local user database on a KVM switch or serial console appliance. For
information on restoring a user database, see Restoring a managed appliance user database on
page 356.
To save the user database of a managed appliance:
1. In the Unit Overview window, click the Save User Database icon or link. The Save
Appliance User Database Wizard will appear.
2. Type a description of the user database that will be saved and can be used if you wish to
restore the database, and then click Next.
3. The Completed Successful window will open.
4. Click Finish. The Unit Overview window will open.
Restoring a managed appliance user database
NOTE: You may not restore the user database of a DS 1800 digital switch or DSR 1161, DSR 2161, DSR 4160 or
DSR 800 switch.
You may restore the local user database of a KVM switch or serial console appliance. To
restore the user database, a previously saved user database file must exist. See Saving a
managed appliance user database on page 356.
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