Backups

Trustpoint supports local backups and optional remote backup storage via SFTP.

Access: Management > Backups

Local backups

The local backup table lists backups stored on the Trustpoint system.

Available actions:

  • Create Local Backup creates a new backup on the Trustpoint system.

  • Download (tar.gz) downloads selected backups as a tar archive.

  • Download (zip) downloads selected backups as a zip archive.

  • Delete removes selected local backups.

SFTP backup

SFTP backup stores backups on a remote server.

Enable Use SFTP storage and configure:

Setting

Description

Host

SFTP server hostname or IP address.

Port

SFTP port, usually 22 or 2222.

Username

SFTP user name.

Authentication Method

Authentication method used for the SFTP connection.

Password

Password for password-based authentication.

Remote Directory

Directory on the SFTP server, for example /upload/trustpoint/.

Use Save Settings to store the SFTP configuration. Use Reset Settings to discard changes.

Notes

Backups should be stored outside the Trustpoint host if they are required for disaster recovery. Protect backup files because they may contain sensitive Trustpoint configuration and PKI data.