Full openvpn backup

corsairetc

Hello,
I want to install new server based on xubuntu 12.10. Now I have fully working openvpn bridged server on ubuntu 12.04 and my question is if it is possible backup whole openvpn configurations,certificates and move them to new installation with simply copyed over new folders.
Thank you for you advices.

maikcat

short answer...yes

simply copy configs & keys & scripts (if any).

keep in mind that you dont have to keep all the keys to your server
only ca.crt server.crt server.key dhxxxx.pem & ta.key...

your server doesnt need index.txt etc to work..

Michael.

corsairetc

Ok, thank you very much for info.
PS. client with current certificates will be work also or I must generate new certificates for them.

maikcat

hi there,

PS. client with current certificates will be work also or I must generate new certificates for them.

if you use the current CA certs will be accepted...

Remember that cert validation is not performed based on index.txt file
but if they are signed by your CA...

Michael.