FreeSBC Maintenance Guide

This articles shows different procedures for maintaining your FreeSBC.

FreeSBC Verification

• Check Disk Space
• Check CPU Usage

FreeSBC Replacement

Backup your system configuration

If this is a 1+1 system, before Proceeding with the procedure, it is wise to backup your configuration. Please follow this link: Backup procedure
Note: The database backup should be stored in a safe place

Setup a new FreeSBC

Install a FreeSBC using one of the following methods: FreeSBC Installation
If the same product key is used, it needs to be reset - please contact TelcoBridges TB Support

Replacement of a standalone FreeSBC

Go through the initial configuration and select "This unit is deployed as a stand-alone unit"
If the configuration database is available, restore it on the system: Restoring Database Procedure for v2.8 and up
Otherwise you will need to reconfigure the system: FreeSBC Configuration

Replacement of a Primary FreeSBC

Go through the initial configuration and select "As part of a redundant system"


Then select "The primary unit"


and "Get configuration from an existing secondary unit"

Replacement of a Secondary FreeSBC

Go through the initial configuration and select "This unit is deployed as part of a redundant system" and select "The secondary unit". It will automatically get the configuration from the primary unit.