A backup dist includes not only the entire station folder, but all other configuration information that may be customized
for the platform. This allows for a complete replication from the one backup file.
Typically, station backups are done from
Workbench station connections (a station is running, and has the BackupService). In the Nav tree, right-click the opened station, and select Backup Station.
Less typical is an offline backup from the Platform Administration view.
By default, station backup dist files are saved in your
Workbench User Home, in a ~/backups folder.