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SONiC automates configuration backup and restore with ONES Fabric Manager

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2 companies named across 8 categories, one of 197 articles referencing Sonic. Previous coverage: Fortinet details ONES security enhancements for enterprise SONiC deployments (Nov 2025).

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ONES Fabric Manager introduces automated backup and one-click restore capabilities for SONiC network configurations, addressing challenges in reducing downtime during device replacements and maintenance within mixed-vendor data center environments.

Research Overview

ONES Fabric Manager facilitates the capture and storage of comprehensive network configuration snapshots, including settings for interfaces, Quality of Service (QoS), Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN). This approach supports full configuration recovery and is compatible with equipment from multiple vendors, enhancing flexibility across heterogeneous infrastructure.

Technical Breakdown

The system automates periodic backups of configuration files such as config_db.json, frr.conf, and fmcli_db.cfg, which encompass routing, QoS, and interface parameters. It supports manual or scheduled snapshots prior to significant operational procedures, including Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), firmware upgrades, and device reboots, allowing swift rollback if issues arise.

Operational Impact

This automated backup and restore functionality reduces the need for manual reconfiguration during Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processes. By minimizing human error and recovery time, ONES Fabric Manager maintains network availability and consistency through hardware replacements or failures.

Multi-Vendor Support

ONES Backup & Restore supports seamless operations across both SONiC and non-SONiC devices, allowing integration in diverse data center environments. This compatibility permits unified configuration management within hybrid network setups, addressing a common complexity for enterprise IT teams.

Structured backup procedures replace error-prone manual recovery steps after device failure, enabling faster restoration and contributing to ongoing operational continuity.

This Blog Signals brief provides a factual overview of ONES Fabric Manager's backup and restore capabilities as presented in the vendor blog, highlighting relevant details for enterprise network management and maintenance strategies.

Blog post, originally published by Pramod Taramatta at Aviz Networks.

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