100 Barracuda SSL VPN Administrator’s GuideMaintenance FunctionsThis section describes how to manage and maintain your Barracuda SSL VPN using the Webadministration interface, and covers the following topics:Backing up and Restoring Your System Configuration ................... 100Updating the Firmware of Your Barracuda SSL VPN..................... 100Updating the Definitions from Energize Updates............................ 101Replacing a Failed System .............................................................. 101Reloading, Restarting, and Shutting Down the System ................... 101Using the Built-in Troubleshooting Tools ........................................ 101Rebooting the System in Recovery Mode......................................... 102Backing up and Restoring Your System ConfigurationThe ADVANCED > Backup page lets you back up and restore the configuration of your Barracuda SSLVPN. You should back up your system on a regular basis in case you need to restore this informationon a replacement Barracuda SSL VPN or in the event your current system data becomes corrupt.If you are restoring a backup file on a new Barracuda SSL VPN that is not configured, you need toassign your new system an IP address and DNS information on the BASIC > IP Configuration page.Note the following about the backup file:• Do not edit backup files. Any configuration changes you want to make need to be done throughthe Web interface. The configuration backup file contains a checksum that prevents the file frombeing uploaded to the system if any changes are made.• You can safely view a backup file in Windows WordPad or Microsoft Word. You should avoidviewing backup files in Windows Notepad because the file can become corrupted if you save thefile from this application.• The following information is not included in the backup file:• System password• System IP information• DNS informationUpdating the Firmware of Your Barracuda SSL VPNThe ADVANCED > Firmware Update page allows you to manually update the firmware version of thesystem or revert to a previous version. The only time you should revert back to an old firmwareversion 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 Download Now button will be disabled.NoteApplying a new firmware version results in a temporary loss of service. For this reason, you shouldapply new firmware versions during non-busy hours.