About backup dist files

A backup dist includes not only the entire station folder, but all other Niagara configuration that may be customized for that platform. This allows for a complete replication from the one backup file.

Typically, station backups are done from Workbench station connections (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 the “backup” folder under the Niagara software location (!\backups).