Restore FactoryTalk Linx configuration

The
FactoryTalk Linx
 configuration saved with a FactoryTalk backup can be restored to return a computer to the configuration when the backup was created. This is helpful when a computer needs to be replaced or refreshed resulting from a significant hardware or operating system failure. The
FactoryTalk Linx
 configuration saved from the local workstation or distributed data servers can be restored to an individual computer.
Prerequisites
  1. Obtain the security permissions needed to perform backup and restore operations. Open
    System
     >
    Policies
     >
    System Policies
    , and then double-click
    User Rights Assignment
    .
  2. Shut down all FactoryTalk software products, components, and services, except FactoryTalk Administration Console and FactoryTalk Help.
  3. Log on to the directory to restore into, and create a backup archive of the existing directory.
To restore
FactoryTalk Linx
 configuration
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    Explorer
    , right-click
    Network
     or
    Local
    , and select
    Restore
    .
  2. In
    Restore
    , select
    Browse
    , select the backup file (*.bak) to restore, and select
    Open
    .
  3. Select
    Next
    .
  4. If the backup file is encrypted,
    Restore Backup File
     opens. Type the passphrase used during the backup operation.
    An error message opens if the passphrase entered is not correct. Enter the passphrase again. If the wrong passphrase is entered three times,
    Restore Backup File
    closes. Select the archive file and try again.
  5. In
    Restore Contents
    :
    • Select
      FactoryTalk Linx
       configuration
       to restore shortcut and driver configurations.
      TIP:
      Restoring the
      FactoryTalk Linx
       configuration will impact the running system because existing drivers and shortcuts will be replaced with drivers and shortcuts from the backup file. Reconfigure the shortcuts after the restore is completed.
      This option is grayed out if the
      FactoryTalk Linx
       is not installed or the installed
      FactoryTalk Linx
       version is earlier than 6.21.00.
    • Select
      FactoryTalk Directory configuration
       to restore the entire FactoryTalk Directory.
      The entire FactoryTalk Directory will be restored, including all applications, accounts, passwords, policies, security settings, and
      FactoryTalk Linx
       OPC UA Connector configuration for computers configured in the directory.
    • (optional) Select
      FactoryTalk Linx Gateway
       configuration
       to restore server configuration, UA Server Endpoint settings, Advanced Settings, and UA Tag List configuration in
      FactoryTalk Linx Gateway
      .
      TIP:
      This option is grayed out if the FactoryTalk Linx Gateway is not installed or the installed FactoryTalk Linx Gateway version is earlier than 6.21.00.
  6. Select
    Finish
    .
    TIP:
    A warning dialog box appears after the user selects
    Finish
    , reads the warning messages, and clicks
    OK
     if you decide to continue.
  7. If hosting servers on different computers than those configured in the restored directory, the following additional steps are required:
    • Add the new computers to the FactoryTalk Directory.
    • Change the server host computer names on the server property pages.
    • Restart the computers hosting
      FactoryTalk Linx
       and Tag Alarm and Event Servers. This is necessary to ensure the alarm servers start up.
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