This page contains instructions on how to set up a backup on a remote system.

Set parameters

To set up a backup on a remote system:

  1. Click the Backup icon in the Settings area and fill in the Remote Storage form. When you want to use a remote location to backup your VoipNow system, you must define all the required parameters.
  2. Click OK to save preferences. To go back to the previous page without submitting any changes, click Cancel.

Example

To back up storage directory on remote a machine:

  1. If you're using a SSH connection, specify an absolute path on the remote server. Your machine should be able to log in without any password to the remote server, using key passing. The public key of your server must be placed in the remote server's authorized key list. This technique is called key exchange.
  2. Perform the following command on the local server.

    ssh-keygen -t dsa


  3. Press Enter in order to accept the suggested path. The SSH key generator is generated.
  4. When asked for a pass phrase, press Enter. This will enable remote connections that do not require a password.
  5. Copy the generated key on the remote server using the command below. It is very important to acknowledge these SSH key generators, otherwise you will not be able to connect to the remote server.

    scp ~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub ip_of_remote_server:.ssh/authorized_keys2


When using an FTP connection, you must specify the relative path on the remote server for the FTP user.


Backup Operations

Backup Directories and Preferences

Restore the VoipNow System