Infoblox Grid configuration must be backed up on a regular basis.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The Infoblox Grid Master is the central point of management within an Infoblox Grid. The Grid Master retains a full copy of the configuration used for the entire Grid. In the event of system failure, a configuration backup must be preserved. An Infoblox member may also be configured as a Grid Master Candidate which is a synchronized to the Grid Master. The Candidate can be promoted in the event of system failure on the Grid Master.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-214223r612370_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Navigate to Grid >> Grid Manager >> Members tab.
In the toolbar click the drop-down menu for "Backup", "Schedule Backup".
Configure remote backup to TFTP, FTP, or SCP.
When complete, click "Save & Close" to save the changes and exit the "Properties" screen.