Backup and Restore for pfSense

5 Things to Remember for pfSense Software

We’ve all heard, or even said, those five dreaded words: Did you make a backup? You know when you hear those words, your life probably just got a little bit more difficult.

It sounds simple, and it’s certainly a best practice, to routinely make backups. It isn’t always so simple. Life gets hectic and with all of the other responsibilities, making a backup might be the furthest thing from your mind. Especially when everything is running smoothly.

Within pfSense® software, there are several backup and restore options and considerations. This Why To Series is to help you understand the various options to make sure that when you hear, "Did you make a backup," you can say, "yes".