
Figure 3.5 CLI Backup of the Preferences File
If an unforeseen event occurs and you lose the ability to manage your appliance
through the Web interface, you can use the CLI and the command restore to restore
your SonicWALL to its factory-default state. Afterward, however, you would need to
reconfigure your appliance.
Managing the SonicWALL via the CLI can prove to be an efficient way to
manage interface configuration. It can also be an excellent tool to look at statistics,
alerts, and logs, as well as to back up your configuration.
Using the Web User Interface
The Web user interface is a simple tool to use for managing your SonicWALL firewall.
It is very intuiti ...