Administrator Guide

Managing Internal Database Files
ArubaOS allows you to import and export user information tables to and from the internal database. These
files should not be edited once they are exported. ArubaOS only supports the importing of database files that
were created during the export process. Note that importing a file into the internal database overwrites and
removes all existing entries.
Exporting Files in the WebUI
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Security > Authentication > Servers page.
2. Select Internal DB.
3. Click Export in the Internal DB Maintenance section. A popup window opens.
4. Enter the name of the file you want to export
5. Click OK.
Importing Files in the WebUI
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Security > Authentication > Servers page.
2. Select Internal DB.
3. Click Import in the Internal DB Maintenance section. A popup window opens.
4. Enter the name of the file you want to import.
5. Click OK.
Exporting and Importing Files in the CLI
Enter the following command in enable mode:
(host)(config) #local-userdb export <filename>
(host)(config) #local-userdb import <filename>
Working with Internal Database Utilities
The local internal database also includes utilities to clear all users from the database and restart the internal
database to repair internal errors. Under normal circumstances, neither of these utilities are necessary.
Deleting All Users
Issue this command to remove users from the internal database after you have moved your user database
from the controller’s internal server to an external server.
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Security > Authentication > Servers page.
2. Select Internal DB.
3. Click Delete All Users in the Internal DB Maintenance section. A popup window opens and asks you to
confirm that you want to remove all users.
4. Click OK.
Repairing the Internal Database
Use this utility under the supervision of Dell technical support to recreate the internal database. This may clear
internal database errors, but also removes all information from the database. Make sure you export your
current user information before you start the repair procedure.
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Security > Authentication > Servers page.
2. Select Internal DB.
3. Click Repair Database in the Internal DB Maintenance section. A popup window opens and asks you to
confirm that you want to recreate the database.
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