It is proactive to back up the configuration files, that in turn safeguards the network in case of any mishap. When a risky change needs to be implemented across the network, taking configurations backups prior to implementing that change helps in instantly reverting the action if the change back-fires. P7 Networks uCPE management portal enables easy backups of any number of VNFs , this action is called snapshot, whereas when service chained VNFs are backed up they are named templates. It can be done with a single click instantaneously.

Template and VNF management interface helps the users in creating configuration backups that they might need for future references. With management functionality VNFs can be selected in bulk and their configuration files can be backed up at any instant.