Backup my Server

[kassie]

Hi Guys,

I have recently upgraded to 2.2.16. Upgrade was successful.

I see under tools you get a backup manager.

When i run the backup, i choose which domains (all) and leave the ticks by web, user & mysql.


I upload it to my ftp server in the same data centre.

All is good and i now have a backup of my server....


When I have a server crash... How do i use this backup to restore my data???

[till]

This backup contains only user website data and not the data to restore a crashed server. Have a loook at this thread if you want to know which data has to be backed up for server recovery:

http://www.howtoforge.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2717&highlight=move+server

[kassie]

Thanks Till,

Isn't there an easier way?? Like click backup all data,

Re-install Server, ISPConfig, Then click restore data...

[till]

No, otherwise I have not told you to have a look at this thread :) The user backup does not contain any configuration data.

[PermaNoob]

I think he means can you rebuild your server with ispconfig and then import the backups into it if you are restoring the same server with the same ip?

[kassie]

Thanks

That is exactly what i mean.

Does this make a difference or do i still follow the steps in the other thread??

[PermaNoob]

I'd like to know too.

I have backups, but I'm not sure what I have to do if something goes wrong and I have to restore them.

Another option might be a backup image--let me know if you find a good solution for that.

[falko]

Does this make a difference or do i still follow the steps in the other thread??
Follow the thread that Till posted.

Another option might be a backup image--let me know if you find a good solution for that.Take a look here: http://www.howtoforge.com/taxonomy_menu/1/34