SonicOS 8 Migration Requirements Reference Guide
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SonicWall Gen 8 TZ and NSa Settings Migration
SonicOS 8 TZ and NSa firewalls include built‑in features that streamline upgrading from earlier models by allowing direct import of configuration settings (.exp files), when supported.
Key Advantages
- Automates migration, reducing configuration time
- Preserves existing policy structures across hardware generations
- Simplifies upgrade, deployment, and rollback planning
Settings Import Feature
In a typical client-site deployment, devices must be configured from scratch. However, when upgrading from select models, SonicOS 8 TZ and NSa firewalls allow you to import an existing settings (.exp files) directly to the new device.
For devices that are supported as source firewalls from which settings can be exported and imported to SonicOS 8 TZ and NSa models, refer to: Pre-Requisites.
