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Task Internal - Export Settings​

The Export settings Task does the same thing as Client File > Import/Export > Export settings but this Task lets automatically backup the VisualCron settings.

VisualCron uses a number of XML files to store settings, these are located in the VisualCron settings folder (by default installation: C:\Program Files (x86)\VisualCron\settings). Export/backup is performed by the VisualCron Server that you are currently connected to. You may Export settings across the Internet.

It is recommended to perform regular backups/exports to this file. If a setting error occurs and a backup exists in the default backup file path, VisualCron will use the backup file and automatically restore settings. It is a recommendation that you keep a backup file both in the default folder and in another place.

VisualCron is automatically adding a Job with the Export settings Task and it is a recommendation to keep this Task in your Job list.

Credentials

To control a remote computer you may need to use a Credential. The Credential must match the user name and password of the user that you want to login for. Select a Credential in the combo box or click the Settings icon to open Manage credentials in order to add or edit Credentials.

Export/backup settings

Use default storing path (enables automatic restore) / Specific file path

Select where to store the backup file. Defaults to Use default storing path (enables automatic restore), which saves to C:\Program Files\VisualCron\backup\VC-Settings.zip.

Specific file path

Enter the full file path for the backup file, or use the browse button to select a location. Only available when Specific file path is selected.

Password

Optional password to encrypt the export file.

Export all server settings / Export the following settings

Select which settings to export. Defaults to Export all server settings. It is recommended to back up all settings.

When Export the following settings is selected, choose from the following:

  • Jobs/Tasks
  • Conditions
  • Time exceptions
  • Credentials
  • Notifications
  • Sync settings
  • SSH Keys
  • Internal settings
  • Users permissions
  • Connections
  • PGP Key Rings
  • Certificates
  • Task repository objects
  • Exit codes
  • Manage File Transfer