How to backup all of your PDI instance data on this PC？

shiz · ‎10-21-2024

SAI VENKATESH · ‎10-21-2024

Hi @shiz

In general you can create update sets and capture the updates in the update sets and download as XML

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sai venkatesh

Harish Bainsla · ‎10-21-2024

Hi @shiz

Take backup of all of your update sets by marking them complete and exporting the XML of those update sets.

for more details check below links

https://developer.servicenow.com/blog.do?p=/post/backup-your-pdi/

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/pdi-backups-and-restore/m-p/1620713

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KTmhvWQSvfA

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AndersBGS · ‎10-21-2024

Hi @shiz ,

You can either utilize source control for scoped app development or export update sets.

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Aniket Chavan · ‎10-21-2024

Hello @shiz ,

A basic method without additional setup would be using update sets. You can export the update set as an XML file and then import it back when needed. However, there are also more advanced and interesting ways to take backups, which could be even more helpful.

One such example is Hardit Singh's detailed explanation on "How to backup your Personal Developer Instance (PDI) in ServiceNow" Below are some useful links that you can explore to implement a more comprehensive backup strategy:

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