Understand how embedded NSO data is included in Crosswork Network Controller backups and restored as part of the main backup and restore workflow.
An embedded NSO backup is a data protection mechanism that
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is automatically included when the Crosswork Network Controller Advantage package is deployed on a single VM,
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always backs up the embedded NSO as part of the main backup operation without separate workflows or exclusion options, and
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includes the embedded NSO data within the primary backup tar file.
Additional information
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The embedded NSO cannot be excluded during backup or restore operations, unlike an external NSO.
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There is no specific option in the UI to enable/disable Backup NSO for embedded NSO.
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Embedded NSO is currently not included during the data migration between different Crosswork Network Controller release versions.
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When installed, the embedded NSO automatically onboards an NSO provider entry and an SSO service provider entry with cross-launch support, which cannot be edited or deleted; if removed, the system reinstates them upon restart.
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Any data configured on a device after a backup operation will not be in sync with NSO once the restore operation is completed. You must perform a check sync on the device to obtain the correct status before initiating the restore operation.