5.17.2 Restoring Central Admin Server Settings

Central Admin Server settings that have been backed up can be restored to the Central Admin Server.

To restore Central Admin Server settings, execute "AmRestore.exe" in the command prompt on the computer installed with the Central Admin Server software.

zCommand storage location

Under the [\AmManager\Bin] folder in the installation folder of the Central Admin Server software

zCommand executable format

AmRestore.exe BackupFolderName

The italic text represents variable character strings.

zReturn value

z0 Succeeded

zOther than 0 Failed

zMake sure to run the AmRestore.exe command after changing the current directory to the [Bin] folder in the installation folder of the Central Admin Server software.

zThe language for the backup and restore Central Admin Servers must be the same. If languages are different, the Central Admin Server may not operate correctly when restoring.

zThe admin password is not backed up and restored by using the AmBackup.exe and AmRestore.exe commands. Even if the AmRestore.exe command is executed, the admin password is not changed.

zFor Windows Server 2008, to use HTTPS for communication to a scanner, or computer installed with the Central Admin Console, additional settings may be required for the target Central Admin Server to be restored. For more details, refer to "Importing the Certificate" (page 237).

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