Moving nodes from dev to production (a simple use case) I want to use the backup_migrate module to move some nodes from dev to production (production is still off-line). But the node is split over so many tables...and I also added custom fields (image field) to the node. How do I use backup_migrate module to move the tables? How do I know which tables to move? Should I just move the entire db? then what would be the point of using features to export my configuration? Thank you.
From my experience, I use Node Export to export some nodes and import in other Drupal site (same versions). To export/import a node, the respective Content type must have been created with his respective fields.

Also, this page Comparison of Content and User Import and Export Modules have information about some import/export modules alternatives (also I suggest see comments). Could be suitable for your needs.

I hope information be useful.