27.7 Backup Encryption Server: Create Backup Mode Authorization File

If a client cannot connect to the backup server due to network issues or other reasons after the backup server has entered backup mode, a Backup Mode Authorization File can be generated on the backup server and imported into the client to force it into backup mode.

The authorization file can only be generated while the backup server is in backup mode.

Steps:

  • 1. Right-click the backup server tray icon, go to Tools → Advanced → Create Backup Mode Authorization File, to open the Generate Offline Backup Mode Authorization File dialog.
  • 2. Set a file password. When importing the emergency authorization file, the client must enter this password to succeed. This step is optional, but setting a password is recommended to prevent unauthorized clients from importing the emergency authorization file and executing online encryption policies.
  • 3. Set the validity period. The imported emergency authorization file will only be effective within this period. Once expired, a new backup mode authorization file must be generated and re-imported.