EM Library: exporting and importing library settings
A utility called 'EMLexp.exe' is provided in the EM Library distribution for exporting and importing library settings. It can be found in the folder \\server\Sophosem\bin.
EMLexp.exe serves two purposes:
- It can export and import library configuration settings, saving them in a user-specified XML file. It is useful for backing up, restoring and copying library settings, thus reducing the need to reconfigure them from scratch.
When settings are imported, EM Library will automatically configure the library and contact its parent to fetch a list of the latest available packages. Schedule names and descriptions are not preserved. - It can be used to script the downloading of libraries, which can allow parent libraries to prompt children to update automatically, so reducing delays in the propagation of updates.
What to do
To run EMLexp:
- Open a command prompt
- Type
cd C:\Program Files\Sophos Enterprise Manager\Library\bin - Then type
EMLexp
This will display the arguments you can use.
A typical command line can be entered as:
emlexp export \\server\sophosem c:\temp\file.xml
or
emlexp import \\server\sophosem c:\temp\file.xml
Note:
- When using EMLexp to export library settings from one computer to another, the Central Installation Directory (CID) settings within the exported file must be edited before it is imported on the other computer. If this is not done, both computers may attempt to maintain the same CIDs. CID locations are based on UNC paths, which are absolute.
- Using the 'EMLExp.exe' utility to initiate updates on child libraries will only work if the 'EM Library account for services' (as defined under 'Tools|Options|Security') has access to the remote computer on which the child library is installed.
If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.
- Article ID: 12603
- Created: 14 Feb 2005
- Last updated: 10 Oct 2008
