It might not seem necessary, but backing up your packet rules is
always a good idea. In the event of a loss, your backups can save you the
time and work it will take to re-create your files from scratch.
These are general tips you can use to ensure that you have an
easy way to replace lost files:
- Print out the filter rules
- You can store the printouts wherever they are most likely to be secure
and reenter the information as necessary. Printouts are also useful if you
need to search for an error in a filter rule.
For instructions on how to
print your packet rules, use the Packet Rules Editor online help.
- Copy the information to a disk
- Copying has an advantage over printouts: rather than reentering manually,
the information exists electronically. It provides you a straightforward method
for transporting information from one online source to another.
Note: Your iSeries™ server
copies information to the system disk, not to a diskette. The rules files
are stored in the IFS file system on the iSeries server, not on a personal computer.
You may want to use a disk protection method as a backup means for protecting
the data that is stored on the system disk.
When using an iSeries server, you must plan a backup and recovery
strategy.