2-4 System GuideBackup and RestoreRestore Configuration• To restore customer settings after a hardware or hard diskfailure.• For restoration after a software installation that included aninstallation of the operating system.• When you only need to restore individual items, such as queuesetups, custom security profiles, network and gatewaysettings, or paper stock or tray mappings.It is not recommended that jobs be backed up using theConfiguration Backup. Use the Print Services feature to savejobs as TIFF or FRF files on the Xerox FreeFlow Print Servercontroller or on another storage location. Using Print Servicessaves job ticket information as well as retaining color settingsover software upgrades.• To restore customer settings after a hardware or hard diskfailure.• For restoration after a full software reloadIf only a software upgrade is performed on the Xerox FreeFlowPrint Server controller, the system configuration information istypically retained.DocuSP 5.x to Xerox FreeFlow Print Server 6.x upgradeDocuSP 5.x to Xerox FreeFlow Print Server upgrade 6.x requiresa full reload of the Operating System. The recommended processis:• In 5.x, perform a Backup Configuration (all options)• Full load of the OS and Print Server software• Print several prints• Restore Configuration of the DocuSP 5.x on the XeroxFreeFlow Print Serve 6.x release.NOTE: See Online Help for detailed Restore Configurationprocedures.NOTE: Backup from 5.x with restore to 6.x following upgrade is anintended scenario. Refer to instructions that accompanied yoursystem for backup and restore procedures specific to yourproduct.Frequently asked questionsWhat is the basic purpose of Configuration Backup and
