Backing up a station using Station Copier
A distribution backup (.dist) depends on platform files, which makes it inappropriate when upgrading to a different model
host. The Station Copier can back up all the files and subdirectories in a station so that you can restore the backed-up station
to a different model host platform. In addition, Station Copier can back up just the config.bog, or just a single folder.
Station copies do not contain encryption keys or software dependency information. This procedure works for both Supervisor
and remote controller stations.
Prerequisites: You are using
- Open a platform connection to the platform.
- To make a copy of the station, expand the Platform node in the Nav tree and double-click Station Copier or double-click the Platform node, and double-click Station Copier.The Station Copier view opens.
- Click the File icon (
) on the Stations on this computer pane (left pane) and select the folder in which to store the station copy.CAUTION: If you are copying only asecurityfolder from the remote to your PC, do not overwrite thesecurityfolder in your PC. This folder contains encryption keys, which you will need in the new controller to decrypt user passwords. - Select the station or folder and click Copy.The Loading Module Information window opens followed by the Station Transfer Wizard.
- Click Next.The wizard prompts you to select what to copy.
- Select
Copy every file in the station directory and its subdirectories, and click Next.While Station Copier can back up just the config.bog, or just a single folder, it is recommended that you always back up every file in the station directory and its subdirectories.The wizard prompts you to delete or overwrite the existing station. - Accept the default (delete), and click Next.The wizard asks you to review the copy configuration (changes).
- To complete the wizard, click Finish.The log reports the transfer status.
- When the save completes, click Close.The date for all copied files reflects when the files were copied.