Backing up by creating a distribution file

This procedure backs up a Supervisor and any subordinate stations. Creating a single distribution (.dist) file is the most complete way to back up a Supervisor station and its subordinate remote stations. The backup file includes all station data and module-dependency information.

Prerequisites: Your PC is connected to the network with any remote controller subordinate stations. You are using a browser (the web UI) to connect to the Supervisor station.

Open a browser and log in to the AX Supervisor station that you want to back up.
From the Home view, click System Setup > Backups.
The Backups view opens.
Click the System Backup button.
The System Backup window opens with two option boxes selected.
Selecting the first option (check box) enables a backup of the Supervisor station and all its subordinate stations. The second option (check box), when selected, automatically downloads the backup to your local Downloads folder.
To continue, click Ok.
The Job window displays a progress bar while the backup job runs. When the job finishes, another Local Backup window opens with a “Show Details” link and a Download button.
To display the history of this backup job, click the Show Details link.
To save the backup *.dist file to a designated location, click the Download button. In this case, the browser saves the file to the temporary folder and prompts you to open or save the file.

NOTE: You must save the file within five minutes of creating it or it is not available.
Give the file a short name that identifies the Supervisor and subordinate stations, and save the file to a location other than the System Home or User Home.
Finally, make a note of the date and where you saved the downloaded file for reference when migrating the file.

Backing up by creating a distribution file

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