Using ImportSettings.exe
Importsettings.exe enables you to import configuration from a data folder or from a configuration file that was exported from another instance of GFI EventsManager. Use this tool to backup configuration settings of the Management Console.
To use ImportSettings.exe:
1. Click Start > Run and key in CMD.
2. Click Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run CMD with elevated privileges.
3. Change the directory to the GFI EventsManager install directory. Example:
CD C:\Program Files\GFI\EventsManager
4. Key in ImportSettings.exe followed by the parameters described below:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| /operation:<operation> |
Specify the operation to perform. Supported values are:
|
| /destination:<folder> |
Specify the destination folder where configuration is imported. Note Parameters that contain spaces must be enclosed in double quotes (“). |
| /sourceFile:<filename> |
Specify the file name that contains exported configurations. Use this parameter to define the file name when running an importFile operation. Note Parameters that contain spaces must be enclosed in double quotes (“). |
| /sourceFolder:<folder name> |
Specify the folder name that contains exported configurations. Use this parameter to define the folder name when running an importFolder operation. Note Parameters that contain spaces must be enclosed in double quotes (“). |
| /id:<EsmInstanceID> | This parameter can only be used when you want to change the instance ID of GFI EventsManager. If no value is specified, the same ID is preserved. If you do not use this parameter, /operation, /destination, /sourceFile or /sourceFolder parameters are mandatory. |
Example
ImportSettings.exe /operation:importFile /destination:C:\NewDestination /sourceFile:C:\ExportedSettings
OR
ImportSettings.exe /id:newInstanceID