Exporting Configuration Object Groups

To export configuration object groups:
  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 group object type from the left pane (for example, Network Element Groups).

    A list of object groups are shown in the work area.

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

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

  5. For each group you want to export, click the check box next to the group Name.
  6. Click Add selected items to add the selected groups to the export cart.

    A message displays indicating the objects has been successfully added to the export cart.

  7. Click the to the right of the message 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. Review the listing of objects.
  10. To remove an object from the listing, use one 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 and click Remove filtered items.
  11. To view a filtered list of export objects by object type, click the Type list, select the object types, and click Search.

    All of the selected object types are shown in the list.
    Note: The remaining object types are still in the export cart. To view the entire contents, select All from the Type list and click Search.

  12. After the list of objects is ready, click Export Cart.

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

  13. Click OK to proceed with the export.
  14. Click Clear Cart.

    The contents of the export cart are removed and you can proceed with another export.

A ZIP file is downloaded to your local computer. The filename uses the following naming convention: CMP_export_yyyyMMddhhmmss.zip.
Parent topic: About Adding Objects for Export