Use the prpcUtils tool to export when you have a direct connection to the database. Use the prpcServiceUtils tool for service-enabled tasks.

• Exporting rules and data by submitting a request to an active instance

  You can automate exporting rules and data to an archive by connecting to an active instance of Pega Platform from a web service. One request can export rules and data to one archive file from one system. You can export by product, application, or branch.

• Exporting rules and data by using a direct connection to the database

  To automate exporting rules and data by connecting directly to the database, complete the following steps. This method is most commonly done for a stopped instance.