The export function creates a script file containing the commands used to generate the current configuration.
| Feature | .backup (Binary) | .rsc (Script/Export) | Cloud Backup | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Binary, encrypted | Plain text, human-readable | Binary (encrypted) | | Cross-version | Not recommended | Yes (with caution) | Yes (vendor managed) | | Editability | No | Yes (any text editor) | No | | Contains passwords | Yes (encrypted) | No (unless show-sensitive used) | Yes (encrypted) | | Restore method | /system backup load | /import | /system backup cloud load | mikrotik backup
Save your .rsc exports to a private Git repository. This gives you: The export function creates a script file containing
This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about solutions, from basic manual exports to advanced automated systems that safeguard your network architecture. – Use Git to track configuration changes
– Use Git to track configuration changes.