Upgrade from Pro 200 to 2040 2

[twiSSt]

Is it possible to export out the settings/prefs from the 200 and import them to my new 2040? I'm hoping to save re entering the access rules and such.

Twist

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[SonicWALLInstructor]

Sorry noone helped you. I know it's about a month later but if you are having the same problem post it again and I will answer it. I am getting more involved in the forums and will try to help everyone I can. also if you have any other problems please post them here. I will answer them the best I can.

Roger L White CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC
Certified SonicWALL Instructor
Security Team
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[twiSSt]

I have put off the migration, because i had other pressing tasks to take care of. If there is a way to import in the settings from my old Pro 200 to my new 2040 that would make life a little easier.

I have been told by sonic wall that it is not an option, that i will have to rekey everything.

Twist

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Everything will be OK in the end.
If it's not OK, then it's not the end

 

[SonicWALLInstructor]

Yea unfortunately Twisst you can't export rules form one OS to another each of the codes are different. However here are some tips.

1.) backup your firmware and setting (System>Setting)

2.) download the current Firmware to a File Server (in case the migration from 200 to 2040 doesn't work you can load the original OS back)

3.) Make Screen Shots (Alt - Print Screen) of your FireWall RuleBase, Nat Policies, Network Interface settings, Routing Table, etc. then paste to Word or PowerPoint and leave notes on each one.

4.) Clean House - Preview the screenshots and remove any unused Rules, configurations, etc.

5.) Match the screen shots with your current network documents to add or delete any differences.

6.) Sit with the managers of each department or supervisors to go over productivity users, security issues, and ease of use issues.

7.) From that meeting plan who to customize the Firewall to meet their needs and concerns.

8.) Plan non productive hours (down time) a couple of hours a day to implement and test slowly any firewall configurations one by one on the new firewall.

9.) Take a vacation.

This is a better approach then transferring mess from one router to another. Now you have an opportunity to Clean and reorganize your "house". like those design shows on TV.

Good Luck

Roger L White CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC
Certified SonicWALL Instructor
Security Team
Invenio Technology
(212)244-4994 ext. 715
(917)326-0386
Need Help call anytime.

 

[twiSSt]

Thanks Roger,

A good plan always makes the task go easier. I am thinking about skipping right to number 9 and go on vacation!

Twist

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Everything will be OK in the end.
If it's not OK, then it's not the end

 

[SonicWALLInstructor]

Thanks Twisst can you please click "Thank... for this valuable post" I will appreciate it. Since I am helping people for free I would be nice to know that my suggestions and advice helped and was valuable.

Roger L White CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC
Certified SonicWALL Instructor
Security Team
Invenio Technology
(212)244-4994 ext. 715
(917)326-0386
Need Help call anytime.