Synchronizing configuration files in a high availability setup

Last published : Sep 24, 2026
In a high availability setup, all configuration files are synchronized automatically from the primary node to the secondary node at an interval of one minute. Synchronizing configuration files can be performed manually by using the command line interface or the GUI at either the primary or the secondary node.
Files located on the secondary that are specific to the secondary (not present on the primary) are not deleted during the synchronization.
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To synchronize files in a high availability setup by using the command line interface

At the command prompt, type:
sync HA files <mode>
Example
> sync HA files all
 Done> sync HA files ssl
 Done

Parameter descriptions (of the command listed in the CLI procedure)

sync ha files <mode>
mode
Specify one of the following modes of synchronization.
  • all - Synchronize files related to system configuration, Access Gateway bookmarks, SSL certificates, SSL CRL lists, and Application Firewall XML objects.
  • bookmarks - Synchronize all Access Gateway bookmarks.
  • ssl - Synchronize all certificates, keys, and CRLs for the SSL feature.
  • imports - Synchronize all XML objects (for example, WSDLs, schemas, error pages) configured for the application firewall.
  • misc - Synchronize all license files and the rc.conf file.
  • all\_plus\_misc - Synchronize files related to system configuration, Access Gateway bookmarks, SSL certificates, SSL CRL lists, application firewall XML objects, licenses, and the rc.conf file.

To synchronize files in a high availability setup by using the GUI

Navigate to System > Diagnostics and, in the Utilities group, click Start HA files synchronization.