Administrator Guide

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l About the Device Profile on page 420
l Endpoint Information Collectors on page 420
Importing and Exporting Information
This section contains the following information:
l Importing Information Into W-ClearPass
l Exporting Information From W-ClearPass
The option to import or export is available from many W-ClearPass components, such as services,
authentication methods, authentication sources, and enforcement policies.
Importing Information Into W-ClearPass
Most pages in W-Policy Manager allow you to import configuration and administration-related information.
This information is stored as an XML file, which can be password protected. For information about the tags and
attributes in the XMLfile, refer to Appendix B, "Using the W-ClearPass Configuration API" in the W-ClearPass
Deployment Guide.
In the top-right corner of the configuration pages, the Add, Import, and Export All options are displayed:
To import information into W-ClearPass:
1. Click the Import link.
The Import from file dialog box opens.
Figure 2: Import From File Page
2. Click Choose File.
3. Browse to the file you want to import.
n You must select an XML file in the correct format.
n See Appendix B, "Using the W-ClearPass Configuration API" in the W-ClearPass Deployment Guide for
more information about the format and contents of XMLfiles.
n If you have exported files from different locations within W-Policy Manager, ensure that you are
selecting the correct file.
4. If the file is password protected, enter the password in the Enter secret for the file (if any) field.