HP-UX IPSec Version A.03.00 Administrator's Guide

Step 5: Configuring HP-UX IPSec to Start Automatically
After you have verified your HP-UX IPSec configuration is properly operating, you can configure
HP-UX IPSec so that it starts automatically at system startup time.
TIP: HP recommends that you configure HP-UX IPSec to start automatically at system startup
time once you have a known, good HP-UX IPSec configuration. This enables HP-UX IPSec to
secure your system at all times.
ipsec_config add startup Syntax
Use the following ipsec_config add startup syntax to configure HP-UX IPSec to start
automatically at system startup time:
ipsec_config add startup -autoboot ON
Refer to the ipsec_config_add(1M) manpage for complete syntax information.
Step 6: Creating Backup Copies of Configuration Files
Create backup copies of the following files:
• The configuration database file, /var/adm/ipsec/config.db.
• Your batch file. If you do not have a batch file, use the ipsec_config export command
to create one from the configuration database. See “Exporting the Configuration Database
to a Batch File” (page 138) for more information.
Backup the files on removable media and store them in a secure place.
62 Quick Configuration Procedure and Tips