Cockpit configuration manual backup with export and import

cockpit configuration manual backup with export and import

→ this feature enables manual backups of cockpit configurations with export and import of readable config files

what changes

users can trigger backups of cockpit configurations manually to save the current working state. this allows easy rollback to previous configurations if needed.
the feature supports exporting configurations to human readable files and importing them back into the system for restoration.

benefits

  • enables quick rollback to known good configurations
  • stores backups in human readable format
  • reduces risk of configuration loss
  • improves configuration management flexibility

use cases

  • restore previous cockpit setup after misconfiguration
  • share configuration files between environments
  • archive stable configurations for audit
  • migrate configurations across instances

how it works

  1. user initiates a manual backup from the cockpit interface.
  1. system exports the current configuration to a readable file format.
  1. user can download and store the exported configuration file externally.
  1. to restore, user imports the saved configuration file back into cockpit.
▸ keep exported configuration files organized by date and version for easier rollback and audit tracking