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To download a configuration backup to the current local directory, the command would be:
> scp [email protected]:config.bak ./
To upload a file to an object type under the root, the command is slightly different. If we have a
local CLI script file called my_script.sgs then the upload command would be:
> scp my_script.sgs [email protected]:script/
If we have the same CLI script file called my_scripts.sgs stored on the Clavister Security Gateway
then the download command would be:
> scp [email protected]:script/my_script.sgs ./
Activating Uploads
Like all configuration changes, SCP uploads only become active after the CLI commands activate
have been issued and this must be followed by commit to make the change permanent.
Uploads of firmware upgrades (packaged in .upg files) or a full system backup (full.bak) are the
exception. Both of these file types will result in an automatic system reboot. The other exception
is for script uploads which do not affect the configuration.
2.1.7. The Console Boot Menu
The Clavister firmware loader is the base software on top of which cOS Core runs and the
administrator's direct interface to this loader is called the console boot menu. This section
discusses the boot menu and also how the serial console can be used to issue cOS Core CLI
commands.
The boot menu is only accessible from the serial console located on the hardware chassis, and is
only available if cOS Core has been shut down or not yet started and power is on to the
hardware.
Initial Menu without a Password Set
After powering up the Clavister Security Gateway, there is a five second interval before cOS Core
starts up, and in that time the message Press any key to abort and load boot menu is displayed on
the console. If any console key is pressed during these 5 seconds then cOS Core startup pauses
and the following menu is displayed:
•
Start System
This initiates the startup of cOS Core.
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Display Latest Shutdown Message
This shows the last console message shown before system shutdown.
•
Display Latest Crash Dump Message
This shows the latest crash dump message caused by a cOS Core problem.
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Reset Options
This displays a sub-menu of reset options which are described below.
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Enable Console Password
Set a password for console access. Until a password is set, anyone can utilize the console so
selecting this option is recommended. The console will prompt for a password and ask for
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