Exporting a Configuration Object

To export a configuration object:
  1. From the System Administration section of the navigation pane, expand Import/Export.
  2. Select Export.

    The Bulk Export page opens with a listing of exportable CMP object types in the left pane and a work area for selecting objects for export on the right.

  3. Select the object type from the left pane (for example, Users).

    A list of configured objects for the specified type displays in the work area.

  4. To include dependent objects in the export file, select Include Dependencies.

    Any object dependencies for the selected objects will also be selected for export.

  5. Use the pagination links at the top left of the work area to locate the object for export.
  6. Click Add for the object to export.

    A message displays indicating the named object has been successfully added to the cart.

  7. Click to close the message.

    Note: If Include Dependencies is checked, the total number of items in the export cart may exceed the number of items checked in the list.

  8. Click View Cart or to continue with the export.

    The Check out Page opens.

  9. To remove an object from the listing, use any of the following methods:
    • Click Remove next to the named object.
    • Select the check box next to the named object and click Remove selected items.
    • Use the Search tool to search the list for a specific string to remove and click Remove filtered items.
  10. After the export list of objects is complete, click Export Cart.

    A warning message displays verifying that you want to export the select item in the shopping cart.

  11. Click OK to proceed with the export.
  12. Click Clear Cart.

    The contents of the export cart are removed.

A ZIP file is downloaded to your local computer. The filename uses the following naming convention: CMP_export_yyyyMMddhhmmss.zip.