Backing up Web Security configuration

Deployment and Installation Center | Web Security Solutions | Version v7.0.x - v7.6.x

Web Filter, Web Security, Web Security Gateway, and Web Security Gateway Anywhere, v7.0.x - v7.6.x

Before upgrading to a new version of Websense Web Security components, it is a best practice to perform a full system backup. This makes it possible to restore the current production system with minimum downtime, if necessary.

Use the Websense Backup Utility on each non-appliance machine that contains Websense Web Security components:

Stop Websense services. See Starting and stopping Web Security services.

Do one of the following:

Windows: Open a command prompt (Run > cmd) and navigate to the Websense bin directory. The default location is:

v7.0 - v7.5: C:\Program Files\Websense\bin

v7.6: C:\Program Files or Program Files (x86)\Websense\Web Security\bin

Linux: Navigate to the Websense installation directory (/opt/Websense, by default).

Use the following command to run the Backup Utility:

Windows:

wsbackup -b -d <directory>

Linux:

./WebsenseTools -b -b -d <directory>

For these commands, <directory> is the path where the backup file will be stored.

The Backup Utility saves the essential Websense software files on the machine on which it is run, including any custom block pages. A complete list of the files saved can be found in the TRITON - Web Security Help for your version. (For v7.6, the list is also included in the Backup and Restore FAQ.)

Repeat this process on all machines on which Websense Web Security components are installed, and make sure that the files are stored in a safe and accessible location.

Start the Websense services. The Websense services must be running when you start the upgrade.

If you are upgrading from v7.6, also back up your TRITON Infrastructure settings. See Backing up TRITON infrastructure settings.