Import Export
This document covers the backup and restore workflow for serialized configuration files.
Purpose
Import and export support makes it easier to:
- back up a working configuration
- move configuration between environments
- restore a known-good configuration after rebuilds or failures
Workflow
flowchart LR
ACTIVE[Active config] --> EXPORT[Export or backup]
EXPORT --> FILE[Saved .pc or JSON artifact]
FILE --> IMPORT[Import or restore]
IMPORT --> TARGET[Recovered or reused config]
Typical use cases
| Use case | Result |
|---|---|
| Backup before infrastructure changes | Roll back to a known-good config |
| Promote config between environments | Reuse the same config shape in staging or production |
| Recover after file loss | Restore from a saved artifact |
Guidance
- Keep backups versioned and named clearly.
- Treat exported artifacts as sensitive if they contain provider or environment details.
- Validate imported configuration before using it in production automation.