Back up a Security Authority identifier

Each
FactoryTalk Directory
 has a unique Security Authority identifier generated during installation. Back up a Security Authority identifier to save the identifier in case of disaster.
Secure controller projects and controllers running secure projects can only be accessed when the
FactoryTalk Directory
 Security Authority identifier matches the identifier saved in the project. This prevents unauthorized access to a controller or controller project if moved or copied to a different
FactoryTalk Directory
.
Prerequisites
To back up the security authority identifier
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    , select
    Tools >
    FactoryTalk
     Security Authority Identifier
    .
  2. In
    Modify Security Authority Identifier
    , select
    Backup
    .
  3. (optional) In
    Backup
    , set the backup archive options:
    • Specify archive name:
       Type the name for the backup archive.
    • Specify archive location:
       Type or browse to a path for the backup archive.
    • Specify backup contents:
      • Select
        FactoryTalk Directory
         configuration
         to back up the entire
        FactoryTalk Directory
        .
      • Select
        FactoryTalk Linx
         configuration
         to back up shortcut and driver configurations.
      • Select
        FactoryTalk Linx Gateway
         configuration
         to back up server configuration, UA Server Endpoint settings, Advanced Settings, and UA Tag List configuration in
        FactoryTalk Linx Gateway
        .
    • Encrypt file contents:
       Select to protect the backup archive with a passphrase, then enter the passphrase into the passphrase fields. Clear to save the backup archive as plain text.
  4. Select
    OK
    .
  5. (optional) If prompted, select
    Yes
     to overwrite the existing backup archive.
  6. In the confirmation window, select
    OK
    .
    IMPORTANT:
    FactoryTalk Services Platform
     6.10 applies a new encryption algorithm to the backup file for enhanced security. Backups created using
    FactoryTalk Services Platform
     6.10 can only be restored to host computers that are also running
    FactoryTalk Services Platform
     6.10 or later. Backups created using
    FactoryTalk Services Platform
     2.90 or later can be restored onto host computers that are running
    FactoryTalk Services Platform
     6.10.
Provide Feedback
Have questions or feedback about this documentation? Please submit your feedback here.
Normal