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Import or Export Kiwi Syslog Server NG configuration

This article discusses the new feature of exporting and importing the KSS NG Configuration.

First published date

1/12/2026 4:28 PM

Last published date

1/12/2026 5:02 PM

Overview

A new feature introduced in Kiwi Syslog Server NG 1.4 enables users to export configuration (rules/settings) into a backup file and import them on any machine. This provides a secure, portable way to manage configurations across environments or for backup purposes.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

1. Updated Navigation Menu

In previous versions, the left-side settings menu only contained a "Migration" section.
In KSS NG 1.4, this section has been renamed and expanded to "Import, Export and Migration", organizing all configuration-related functions under one category.
The new layout includes three tabs: Import, Export and Migrationimage-20250418-112648.png

2. Export Configuration

The Export tab allows you to save the current Kiwi Syslog Server NG configuration into a backup file.conf-export.png

Steps to Export Configuration:

  1. Navigate to:
    Settings > Import, Export and Migration > Export (see arrow 1)
  2. File Name:
    Enter a filename without an extension (arrow 2). The system will automatically append the appropriate extension (*.kssngbackup). The backup file will be created in the Backup directory located inside the ProgramData\Solarwinds\KiwiSyslogService\.
  3. Password Protection:
    Password-based encryption ensures secure transfer and storage of the backup file and is required for decryption during restore.
    Enter and confirm a password (arrows 3 & 4). The password must meet strength requirements - weak passwords are rejected (arrow 5). Encryption uses SHA-256 to securely encrypt the backup file.
  4. Export Button:
    Once all fields are valid, the Export Configuration button becomes active (arrow 6). Upon success, a toast message will appear:
    ✅ "Backup successfully created."

3. Import Configuration

The Import tab allows restoring a configuration from a backup file.conf-import.png

Steps to Import Configuration:

  1. Browse File:
    Click the "Browse file" button to select a backup file from your local machine (see arrow 2).
  2. Enter Password:
    Provide the password that was used during the backup process to decrypt the file (see arrow 3).
  3. Import & Result:
    After successful decryption and import, the system will show:
    ✅ "Backup successfully restored. The service needs to be restarted."

If the password is incorrect or the decryption fails:
❌ "Error restoring encrypted backup: Failed to decrypt data."

warning Note : After importing, the service must be restarted for the changes to take effect.