Backup types

RouterOS provides binary backups and text exports. A binary backup is typically useful for restoring to the same device or a compatible environment. An export helps inspect and document configuration commands as text.

/system backup save name=before-change
/export file=router-config
/file print

Store backups securely and restrict access. Exports may contain sensitive information; consider the RouterOS version and export options.

Practice

In a CHR lab, create a backup before making changes, then create an export and inspect the file list.