Backups

nE2DeviceExt allows users to invoke the device's backup function. The local backups are saved directly into the station's shared folder.
To perform a backup, go to the Backup Manager of the device in the System → Backups container. The backup can be restored to the device.

Note: The nano EDGE ENGINE controllers allow to store one backup directly in the local device memory. Backups can be downloaded and stored in the Station Files folder.

backups Overview Screenshot — Fig. 1: backups Overview

Note: To learn more about the Backups go to nano EDGE ENGINE Software Manual Backups

Performing a backup
- navigate to the Backups component in the System container;
- double-click on the Backups component;
- Click the Backup button to invoke creating backup.
  Important: If there is any existing backup on the device, performing backup action will overwrite it.
  
  Fig. 2: Pop-up informing about the risk of overwriting the existing backup on the device
  
  Once the backup action is confirmed, the device will perform the backup. This process can take up to a few minutes. Wait for the process to finish.
  
  Fig. 3: Pop-up informing about the backup process
  
  Once the process is completed, the backup will be visible in the "Backups on the device" table in the Backup Manager view.
  
  Fig. 4: Backups on the device Overview
Downloading Backup
- Click on the Download Backup button to download the backup from the device to the local station.
  
  Fig. 5: Download Backup allows for downloading backup to the local station
- A pop-up will appear. Set the Backup name, or keep the default name. Click Ok to Confirm once the backup name is set. The backup will be downloaded.
  
  Fig. 6: Pop-up informing about the backup names
- A pop-up will appear informing about the compleded download process.
  Important: If there is any existing backup on the device, performing backup action will overwrite it.
  
  Fig. 7: Pop-up informing about the successful download process of the backup
- Once the process is completed, the backup will be visible in the Local Backups table in the Backup Manager view. All local backups are stored in the local Niagara station. To access backups go to Station → Files → nE2Link → nanoEdgeEngine → backup → YourBackupName. Backups can be imported or exported from this location manually and can will become visible i the Backup Manager View.
  
  Fig. 8: Local station backups are stored in the station Files
Restoring Backup
- The backup can be restored to the device. To perform the restore function, select the backup to be restored to the device and click the Restore button. A pop-up will appear with available containers that should be restored to the device. Select the proper configuration and confirm with the OK button.
  
  Fig. 9: Available restore options will appear after clicking on the Restore button
  
  Important: Restoring backup will overwrite the existing application loaded on the device.
- A pop-up window will appear to confirm the restoration of the backup. Click Yes to start the restoration process.
  Please wait until the end of the process a pop-up will inform the user about the process in progress.
  
  Fig. 10: Backup Restoration in progress
- Once the process is finished a pop-up will appear informing that the device has been disconnected.
  Right-click on the nE2DeviceExt, go to Actions → Connect to reconnect with the device.
  Important: If there is any existing backup on the device, performing backup action will overwrite it.
  
  Fig. 11: nE2 Device is being disconnected after restoration process

Backup Screenshot — Fig. 12: Backup view