Any request can be made in either of two formats: ZIP format and JSON format. These formats differ only in how they import and export configuration. All configuration, however exported or imported, is written in JSON code.
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. |
