topic Would like to create warm standalone server for our DR site in Firewall and Security Management

Would like to create warm standalone server for our DR site

Joe_Kanaszka — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:34:50 GMT

Good afternoon.

I am currently running R81.20 JHF take 26 on a standalone open server at our disaster recovery (DR) site.

I would like to re-purpose a spare server that I have at my production site, copy the config from my current standalone server in DR and save it to this "new" server. (Since the new server has a slightly faster CPU, I would use this as the new "active" server)
Use the "new" server as my active server and decommission my current standalone but keep as a "warm" spare.

What is the best way to do this?

migrate_server export/import
The backup tool in the GAIA portal? (I'm confused as to which tool would be appropriate here.)

Thanks to anyone who may be able to assist.

Best regards,

Joe

Re: Would like to create warm standalone server for our DR site

the_rock — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:52:59 GMT

I would say backup/restore. Though, technically, I remember doing migrate server once from one standalone to another and it did actually work.

But, in my opinion, I would go with restore, because as long as versions are the same and interfaces match, dont see reason why it would not work. On a side note, restore does NOT install he jumbo hotfix, something to keep in mind, but Im sure thats not a "deal breaker" : - )

Kind regards,

Andy

Re: Would like to create warm standalone server for our DR site

Joe_Kanaszka — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:58:25 GMT

I'll give it a shot - thank you!

The great thing about working on non-production servers is that you don't immediately break out into a cold sweat if something goes wrong! 😉

Re: Would like to create warm standalone server for our DR site

the_rock — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:04:58 GMT

I know the feeling LOL

Cheers,

Andy