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System Snapshot

Through the System Snapshot section, you can manage the snapshots taken of device filters and settings. You can create these snapshots through the Device Configuration screen for a specific device. Creating a new snapshot places a copy on the device. Archiving a snapshot places a copy on the SMS. Deleting a snapshot removes the system snapshot from the device and, if present, the snapshot on the SMS.

How To: Common Task

  1. Log in to the SMS from a client.
  2. On the SMS toolbar, navigate to the Devices > All Devices tab screen.
  3. On the left navigational menu, select the device and expand the entry
  4. Select the System Update entry. The Device Configuration - System Update screen displays.

How To: Rollback to a Previous Version

  1. From the Previous TOS Versions table, select a software version entry.
  2. Click Previous Version Rollback and follow any instructions.
 
NOTE: Prior to rolling back to a software version, make sure to review the release notes for any specific notations and warnings regarding the functionality for that version.

How To: Delete a Previous TOS Version

  1. From the Previous TOS Versions table, select a software version entry.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. A confirmation message displays. Select the appropriate action to delete the entry.

How To: Create a New System Snapshot on the Device

  1. From the System Snapshots area, click New.
  2. A new snapshot image is created of the device and the entry displays in the table.
 
NOTE: The snapshot procedure may take time. Allow sufficient time for procedure to complete.

How To: Import a System Snapshot From File

  1. From the System Snapshots area, click Import. A file browsing window displays.
  2. Browse to and select the local file. Click OK.
  3. The system uploads the snapshot to the list of entries.

How To: Export a System Snapshot to File

  1. In the System Snapshots table, select a snapshot to export.
  2. Click Export. A file browsing window displays.
  3. Select a location for the file export.
  4. The system exports the snapshot to a file.

How To: Archive a System Snapshot to the SMS

  1. In the System Snapshots table, select a snapshot to archive.
  2. Click Archive to SMS. The system archives the snapshot to the SMS.

How To: Restore from a System Snapshot

  1. In the System Snapshots table, select a snapshot to rollback to and click Restore. When you rollback, the snapshot overwrites all settings for a profile to the device with the snapshot settings.
  2. The system may prompt with a warning or further steps.
 
NOTE: The snapshot procedure may take time, allow sufficient time for the procedure to complete.

How To: Delete a System Snapshot

  1. In the System Snapshots table, select a snapshot to delete.
  2. Click Delete. A confirmation message may display. Select the appropriate option to delete the snapshot.
 
NOTE: This action deletes the system snapshot from the device and, if present, the snapshot on the SMS.

Reference: SMS User Guide

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