FreeNAS allows you to backup and restore its configuration file, which is stored as a .db file and contains all the settings, users, and shares that have been configured on the system.
Here are the steps to backup and restore the FreeNAS configuration file:
- Backup Configuration:
- Log into the FreeNAS web interface as an administrator.
- Go to the “System” section and select “Settings”.
- Click the “Download” button in the “Download Configuration” section to download a .db file of the current configuration.
- Save the .db file to a secure location, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive.
- Restore Configuration:
- Log into the FreeNAS web interface as an administrator.
- Go to the “System” section and select “Settings”.
- Click the “Upload” button in the “Upload Configuration” section.
- Select the .db file you saved in the backup process and click “Upload”.
- FreeNAS will restore the configuration from the .db file and reboot the system to apply the changes.
It’s important to note that restoring the configuration will overwrite any changes that have been made to the system since the backup was taken. Also, make sure to backup the configuration regularly to ensure that you have a recent version in case of any system failure or data loss.