Managing configurations
What is a configuration?
A configuration is a set of components that are configured on a GeoEvent. The entire configuration of GeoEvent can be quickly and easily exported, allowing you to easily replicate the configuration of GeoEvent from one machine to another. You can also import GeoEvent configurations that have been prebuilt by others for use in specific industries and workflows. Configurations are saved as XML files and can be imported and exported using GeoEvent Processor Manager's Configuration Store. You can use these configurations to archive, restore, and share your configurations.
When importing and exporting configurations, it is important to note that all of these components are being exported and imported. These components are uniquely identified by name within GeoEvent. If a configuration is imported that contains a component that already exists on the system (with the same name), then that component will be overwritten.
Note:When uninstalling GeoEvent, your configurations are not removed and will be available to you in a new product installation. However, it is still recommended you export configurations prior to uninstalling.
A configuration of GeoEvent includes many components, including:
- Adapters
- Connectors
- GeoEvent Definitions
- GeoEvent Services
- GeoFences
- Input Connectors (inputs)
- Output Connectors (outputs)
- Processors
- Registered data stores
- Tags
- Transports
Importing a configuration
Configurations can be imported from the Site > GeoEvent Processor > Configuration Store page in GeoEvent Processor Manager. Click Import Configuration to browse and select a configuration file for import.
Exporting a configuration
The current configuration of GeoEvent can be exported at any time from the Site > GeoEvent Processor > Configuration Store page in GeoEvent Processor Manager. Click Export Configuration to save a configuration of GeoEvent to a file. The exported configuration file can then be imported on another GeoEvent, allowing you to easily replicate the configuration.