Controllers and Supervisors have different backup views. Both views function in slightly different ways to create and manage backup files. The primary difference between them is that the Supervisor backup view can back up all subordinate stations, and the local Supervisor station, whereas, a controller can only back up its local station.
The following table identifies the primary differences between the two views:
| Feature | Controller | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Local Backup function | x | x |
| Restore function | x | x |
| Recent Backup History tab | x | x |
| System Backup function | x | |
| Backup Schedule tab | x | |
| Backup Archive tab | x |
Another difference between Supervisor and controller backups involves the archive that results from making a backup. Archive files made from a Supervisor and subordinate stations have a *.zip file extension. Local archives made from a single controller station have a .dist extension.