Backing up Web Security configuration

Deployment and Installation Center | Web Security Solutions | Version v7.6.x - v7.8.x

Web Filter, Web Security, Web Security Gateway, and Web Security Gateway Anywhere, v7.6.x - v7.8.x

Before upgrading to a new version of any Websense Web Security solution, 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 all Websense services on the machine.

Windows: Navigate to the Websense Web Security directory (C:\Program Files or Program Files (x86)\Websense\Web Security\, by default) and enter the following command:

WebsenseAdmin stop

Linux: Navigate to the /opt/Websense/ directory and enter the following command:

./WebsenseAdmin stop

Use the following command to run the Backup Utility:

Windows: From the Websense bin directory (C:\Program Files or Program Files (x86)\Websense\Web Security\bin), enter the following command:

wsbackup -b -d <directory>

Linux: From the /opt/Websense/ directory, enter the following command:

./wsbackup -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 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.

Windows: From the Websense Web Security directory, enter the following command:

WebsenseAdmin start

Linux: From the /opt/Websense/ directory, enter the following command:

./WebsenseAdmin start

Also back up your TRITON Infrastructure settings. See Backing up TRITON infrastructure settings.