Yes, it is possible to create automatic backup routines on MikroTik devices using RouterOS, the operating system used by these devices.

These backups are crucial to ensure that you have a copy of the device's current configuration in case of system failure or configuration errors.

We explain how you can configure these routines:

Use of Scripts and Scheduler

To automate the backup process in MikroTik, you can use the RouterOS scripting functionality combined with the Scheduler. This allows you to create a script that performs the backup and then schedule it to run at regular intervals.

Backup Script Creation

1. Access your MikroTik device: Use WinBox or SSH access to connect to your MikroTik router.
2. Open Terminal: From here, you can type commands directly.
3. Write a backup script: You can create a script that saves the current system configuration. Here is an example of what this script could look like:
   
   /system backup save name="backup-$(/system clock get date)-$(/system clock get time)"
   
   This command creates a backup file with the current date and time as part of the file name, which helps identify when the backup was taken.

Schedule the Script for Automatic Execution

1. Create a scheduled task (scheduler): After creating the script, you must schedule it to run automatically at regular intervals, such as daily or weekly.
   
   /system scheduler
add name="DailyBackup" start-time=03:00:00 interval=1d on-event="/system backup save name=\"backup-\$[/system clock get date]-\$[/system clock get time]\""
   
   This command will schedule the script to run every day at 3:00 AM.

Additional considerations

• Backup Storage: Consider where these backup files will be stored. Backups are saved to internal storage by default, but you could set up a system to move these files to external storage or a cloud location for added security.
• Notifications: You can add functionality to the script to send notifications by email or through other means if that is important for your network administration.
• Recovery Tests: It is vital to test backup recovery regularly to ensure that the backups are valid and that the recovery is working as expected.

Implementing these automatic backup routines can significantly help maintain the integrity and recoverability of your MikroTik device configuration, ensuring the continuity and stability of your network services.