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Labs · Episode 05 · 3:12

Back up and restore a lab with JSON

Save the configuration on every device, export your lab as a JSON file from My Labs, and import that exact file under a new name. Check the restored devices, connection, running and startup configuration, then test connectivity. Confirm that changes to the imported copy leave the original lab in place. The backup stores saved startup configuration; save your running changes before exporting. Native JSON creates a new lab and does not promise the original identity, event or version history, or saved canvas layout.

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  1. Save and export your lab

  2. Save every device configuration before exporting your lab.

  3. The backup stores startup configuration, so save any running changes first.

  4. In My Labs, open this lab’s export menu and choose JSON.

  5. Keep the downloaded file as your lab backup.

  6. Import the backup as a new lab

  7. Choose Import, select JSON and open your saved file.

  8. Cancel leaves your existing labs unchanged.

  9. Give the imported lab a new name and confirm the import.

  10. Check the restored lab

  11. Open the imported lab and check its devices and connection.

  12. The restored interface has the saved address and description.

  13. Check the saved startup configuration too, then test connectivity.

  14. Check the configuration and test the connection before relying on the backup.

  15. Keep the original and copy independent

  16. The import is a new lab, so changes to this copy leave the original in place.

  17. Keep your backup file and check which lab you are opening.

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