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SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

  • SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

    Posted 17 years 6 months ago
    • Hello Everyone,

      I just wanted to know how I can backup a joomla so that if a site is broken, hacked, or otherwise unusable how can we restore the site to full operation.

      Would downloading the whole thing and downloading the MySQL output be enough? How do you guys do it? What procedure would you recommend?

      Thanks!
      David
    • Last Edit: 17 years 6 months ago by Yves.
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    Re: SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

    Posted 17 years 6 months ago
    • David M Szyszka wrote:
      Would downloading the whole thing and downloading the MySQL output be enough? How do you guys do it? What procedure would you recommend?

      Yes that would indeed be enough.

      I highly recommend purchasing and using Joomlacloner ( www.joomlaplug.com ), which automates the whole thing, and even allows CRON scheduling for regular auto-backups of the site data & database.
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  • Re: SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

    Posted 17 years 6 months ago
    • David M Szyszka wrote:
      Hello Everyone,

      I just wanted to know how I can backup a joomla so that if a site is broken, hacked, or otherwise unusable how can we restore the site to full operation.

      Would downloading the whole thing and downloading the MySQL output be enough? How do you guys do it? What procedure would you recommend?

      Thanks!
      David

      If you want Quick and Easiest way, Dan has suggested you good solution. You can buy JoomlaCloner. It will be able to handle the backup thing for you.

      But, if you want to get your hand dirty, but with FREE solution:
      * You can use cpanel feature, "Full Backup", include the full directory and full database. But it will take long time depends on your website size.
      * You can also download/backup only the site you want to backup, via ftp or cpanel. Then, also download the proper database (via cpanel or phpmyadmin).

      Best Regards,

      Arifin FinLy
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    Re: SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

    Posted 17 years 6 months ago
    • Another open-source solution, very easy to install, is JoomlaPack .
      JoomlaPack is an open-source backup component for the Joomla! CMS, quite a bit different than its competition. Its mission is simple: create a site backup that can be restored on any Joomla!-capable server. It creates a full backup of your site in a single ZIP archive. The archive contains all the files, a database snapshot and an installer derived from the standard Joomla! installer. The backup and restore process is AJAX powered to avoid server timeouts, even with huge sites. Alternatively, you can make a backup of only your database. If you want a reliable, easy to use, open source backup solution for your Joomla! site, try it out.
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  • Re: SOLVED How to backup a Joomla

    Posted 17 years 6 months ago
    • Awesome guys thanks for the info. I had been downloading everything but I think I will give JoomlaPack a try. Very helpful - thank you everyone ;D

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