All search resources are configured through JSON content. ZIP format and JSON format differ in how they import and export the JSON content.
The following table summarizes the differences between JSON format and ZIP format.
Format | Input and output | HTTP methods | Best uses |
|---|---|---|---|
JSON | JSON content specified in command line or utility, or In JSON files. | GET | Exporting configuration for viewing, or Configuring resources. |
ZIP | In ZIP files that contain JSON files. | GET | Exporting configuration for backup and migration, or Configuring resources. |
