Here are some important notes relating to backups:

  • Hypervisor-initiated snapshots are not supported.

  • Backups do not contain:
    • User accounts, passwords, and privileges
    • Passwords for certificates
    • API keys
    • The Partner Shared Secret

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) are only restored with a base configuration backup.

  • If you restore a backup taken on LoadMaster version 7.2.58 or below (with legacy Web Application Firewall (WAF) enabled on some Virtual Services) to a fresh install of 7.2.59 or above (where legacy WAF is no longer available) - the LoadMaster will enable OWASP WAF on the affected Virtual Services with default WAF settings. If this happens, a message is displayed listing the Virtual Services and SubVSs that were affected. You should review these Virtual Services and make any modifications needed.