# Config Overview

Traffic Monitor settings and configuration are stored and controlled locally, on each device. 

The following configuration files control the most common operations:

* [frigate-config](https://docs.trafficmonitor.ai/configuration/frigate-config "mention") - to enable and configure object detection
* Node-RED [#environment-file](https://docs.trafficmonitor.ai/node-red-config#environment-file "mention") - to configure hardware sensors
* Node-RED [#config-file](https://docs.trafficmonitor.ai/node-red-config#config-file "mention") - to enable and configure sensors and ThingsBoard IoT hub connection

It is recommended to start with a minimal configuration and add to it as needed.

## Backup and Restore

Backup and restore are built into the Node-RED Device Dashboard but require a connection to a [ThingsBoard](https://thingsboard.io/) IoT (Internet of Things) hub server.