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System backup is the way to completely clone completely routers configuration in binary format. Backup file contains not just configuration, but also statistics data, logs etc. The backup file is best used to save and restore configuration on the same device, for moving configuration to other devices, use export files instead.
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Backup files contain sensitive information (passwords, keys, certificates). File can be encrypted, but even then backups should be stored only in secure location. |
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RouterOS allows to export and import parts of configuration in plain text format. This method can be used to copy bits of configuration between different devices, for example clone whole firewall from one router to another.
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