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Restore Auto Backup - Path and name of the automatically-created backup file. Click to open a window with a list of allBrowse
currently available backup files currently in the location specified in the section.Automated Backups
Click ; a confirmation screen displays a list of items in the backup file that are to be restored.Upload
Click to begin the restoration.Apply Now
Restoring to a New Barracuda Message Archiver
If you are restoring a backup file on a new Barracuda Message Archiver that is not yet configured, you must assign your new system an IP
address and DNS information on the page.BASIC > IP Configuration
Note the following about the backup file:
Do not edit backup files. Any configuration changes you wish to make must be done through the Web interface. The configuration backup
file contains a checksum that prevents the file from being uploaded to the system if changes are made.
You can safely view a backup file in Windows WordPad or Microsoft Word; avoid viewing backup files in Windows Notepad because the
file can become corrupted if you save the file from this application.
The following information is not included in the backup file:
System password
System IP information
DNS information
Updating Your Firmware and Definitions
This article refers to the Barracuda Message Archiver release 3.1 or higher.
Updating Your Barracuda Message Archiver Firmware
Use the page to manually update the firmware version of the system or revert to a previous version. The onlyADVANCED > Firmware Update
time you should revert back to an old firmware version is if you recently downloaded a new version that is causing unexpected problems. In this
case, call Barracuda Networks Technical Support before reverting back to a previous firmware version.
If you have the latest firmware version already installed, the button is disabled.Download Now
Updating the Definitions from Energize Updates
The page allows you to manually update the Virus, Policy, and Document Definitions used on your BarracudaADVANCED > Energize Updates
Message Archiver, as well as to change the interval at which the Barracuda Message Archiver checks for updates.
It is recommended that you set the to so that your Barracuda Message Archiver receives the latest rules as soon asAutomatically Update On
they are available by Barracuda Central.
Replacing a Failed System
This article refers to the Barracuda Message Archiver release 3.1 or higher.
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Migrating to a new Barracuda
Message Archiver
If the restore is being done to transfer settings onto a new and unconfigured Barracuda Message Archiver, be sure to manually set the
IP address and DNS information under .BASIC > IP Configuration
Important
Applying a new firmware version results in a temporary loss of service. For this reason, you should apply new firmware versions during
non-busy hours.