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Can a synthetic node be exported or downloaded to be recreated in a different network?

  • November 19, 2024
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I have created a synthetic node inside a workspace to run down the various connections for a complex multibranch setup with multiple MPLS vpns and Internet VPNs.

 

Is there a way to move or download the synthetic nodes so I can recreate them inside the parent network now that I have confirmed the accuracy inside the workspace?

 

Note that I am trying to move it from a workspace back to the parent network - otherwise I would just recreate the workspace from the parent and include the synthetic.

Best answer by RobertWelch

Export → Advanced Export  → Choose Devices.  Note that you’ll need at least one non-Synthetic Source.  Export the Parent Snapshot.  Then combine the Workspace and Parent Snapshot. 

Try this on a new Network first to make sure it all works as planned.  

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RobertWelch
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  • November 19, 2024

Export → Advanced Export  → Choose Devices.  Note that you’ll need at least one non-Synthetic Source.  Export the Parent Snapshot.  Then combine the Workspace and Parent Snapshot. 

Try this on a new Network first to make sure it all works as planned.  


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  • November 19, 2024

OK, after looking for a bit the ‘Export’ is the 3 dots on the far left of the snapshot in question.

 

Will probably recreate manually instead of trying to do anything that can mess with our main network - far too large to risk.


RobertWelch
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Or, export your main Networks Snapshot.  Create a new Network and import the Snapshot.  


Christopher
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  • November 19, 2024

Note that you can also use the API to extract synthetic nodes and then put add them to another network.