> # Backing Up Zones

> ## Detailed Steps

> To back up the full zone configuration, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Zone > Edit Local Full Zone Database.

> You see the Select VSAN dialog box.

> 2. Select a VSAN and click OK.

> You see the Edit Local Full Zone Database dialog box for the selected VSAN.

> 3. Choose File > Backup > This VSAN Zones to back up the existing zone configuration to a workstation using TFTP, SFTP, SCP, or FTP.

> You see the Backup Zone Configuration dialog box.

> You can edit this configuration before backing up the data to a remote server.

> 4. Provide the following Remote Options information to back up data onto a remote server:
> 1. Using—Select the protocol.
> 2. Server IP Address—Enter the IP adress of the server.
> 3. UserName—Enter the name of the user.
> 4. Password—Enter the password for the user.
> 5. File Name(Root Path)—Enter the path and the filename.
> 5. Click Backup or click Cancel to close the dialog box without backing up.

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