Open Mikrotik: Backup File
Store this .rsc file in your documentation system. You can open it, diff it in Git, search it with grep, and read it on your phone in an emergency.
| File Type | Can you open it? | How to read it | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | .backup | No (binary/encrypted) | Restore onto a MikroTik device, then /export | | .rsc | Yes (plain text) | Any text editor | open mikrotik backup file
A comprehensive, encrypted binary snapshot of the entire router state. Store this