Saving Server Edition Configuration Changes

Last Updated : Sep 16, 2022 |

After making configuration changes using Manager, the process of saving the changes performs several actions:

  • The configurations are validated for consistency.

  • For those systems for which configuration changes have been made, the new configuration is sent to that system.

Manager defaults to rebooting those systems where a reboot is necessary for the configuration changes to come into effect.

A time stamped copy of the new configuration is also stored on the Primary Server server.

  • For a new Secondary Server or expansion system added to the network configuration using the create off-line configuration option, the offline file is stored, allowing the new system to be configured even though not yet physically present.

  • When opening the configuration from a network, if the timestamp of the stored copy differs from that of the actual system configuration, Manager will prompt for which configuration it should load for editing.

Saving Configuration Changes

  1. Click in the main toolbar or select File | Save Configuration from the menu bar.

  2. The menu displayed only shows details for those systems where the system configuration has been changed and needs to be sent back to the system.

    Option

    Description

    Select

    By default all systems with configuration changes are selected. If you want to exclude a system from having its configuration updated, either deselect it or cancel the whole process.

    Change Mode

    If Manager thinks the changes made to the configuration settings are mergeable, it will select Merge by default, otherwise it will select Immediate.

    Merge

    Send the configuration settings without rebooting the system. This mode should only be used with settings that are mergeable.

    Immediate Send the configuration and then reboot the system.

    When Free

    Send the configuration and reboot the system when there are no calls in progress. This mode can be combined with the Incoming Call Barring and Outgoing Call Barring options.

    Store Offline

    It is possible to add a reference for a Server Edition Secondary or for a Server Edition Expansion System to create a configuration file for that system even though it is not physically present. Store Offline saves that configuration on the Server Edition Primary in its file store. The same file is retrieved from there until the physical server is present at which time you are prompted whether to use the stored file or the actual servers current configuration.

    Timed

    The same as When Free but waits for a specific time after which it then wait for there to be no calls in progress. The time is specified by the Reboot Time. This mode can be combined with the Incoming Call Barring and Outgoing Call Barring options.

    Reboot Time

    This setting is used when the reboot mode Timed is selected. It sets the time for the system reboot. If the time is after midnight, the system's normal daily backup is canceled.

    Incoming Call Barring

    This setting can be used when the reboot mode When Free or Timed is selected. It bars the receiving of any new calls.

    Outgoing Call Barring

    This setting can be used when the reboot mode When Free or Timed is selected. It bars the making of any new calls.

Click OK. The progress of the sending of each configuration is displayed.

Related information
File  > Save Configuration