Backing up config via shell (can't use GIU)

[MadGadget]

Hi all,

Due to a network error I can't use the normal System>General>Save Config. I can't see FreeNAS over the network so have to back up my config at the box and reimage the boot device. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Kev

 

[JohnDigital]

cp /data/freenas-v1.db "/mnt/TANK/`date \+%Y\%m\%d`.db"
Replace TANK with your pool name.

 

[MadGadget]

Thanks will give that a try! So a backup will be in that directory and I restore from there? Sorry but a noob here.

 

[JohnDigital]

yep in the root of your main storage tank will be a file with the name 20170310.db. I think you can restore a config right from the main freenas terminal.

 

[MadGadget]

OK will reflash my boot USB and give it a go, thanks!

 

[JohnDigital]

Sure let me know if I can help further..