Understanding Configuration Archives

A configuration archive is any device output captured when running a configuration task or script, such as a configuration backup task. When a configuration script is run, the output from one or more commands may be captured and stored in a user or system specified key. The output is saved to the device using the key name and the time-stamp to identify it.

Note: Archives are persisted with their respective device records in the WhatsConfigured database.

Permissions Required for Managing Configuration Archives

You can add the permissions needed for managing archived device permissions from the User and Group Library (SETTINGS menu > User and Group Library).

In order to view, manage, and export archives, your WhatsUp Gold user must have the following permissions:

Manage Configuration Management Tasks
Manage Devices Permissions