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=== '''''Applies to version(s): v2.5, v2.6.''''' === | === '''''Applies to version(s): v2.5, v2.6.''''' === | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Database Backup}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Database Backup}} | ||
− | After carrying out system modifications, it is recommended that you back up the | + | The “Backups” menu can create a backup of the configuration to restore it in case of failure or to install the same configuration on another unit. |
+ | <br>After carrying out system modifications, it is STRONGLY recommended that you back up the MYSQL database used by Toolpack. | ||
+ | <br>Below are the steps to do so: | ||
1- Click '''Backups''' in the navigation panel | 1- Click '''Backups''' in the navigation panel | ||
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<br> 4- Verify that your new backup appears in the '''Database Backup List''' | <br> 4- Verify that your new backup appears in the '''Database Backup List''' | ||
− | [[Image:Toolpack v2.5 Backup Created.png]] | + | [[Image:Toolpack v2.5 Backup Created.png]] |
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+ | <br> 5- Click the '''Download''' link, to store your backup externally | ||
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+ | [[Image:Toolpack v2.5 Download Backup.png]] | ||
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+ | <br> 6- Click '''Save''' in the pop-up window to store the backup | ||
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+ | [[Image:Toolpack v2.5 Backup DL.png]] | ||
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+ | == To use a configuration from another unit<br> == | ||
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+ | You can use a database backup from another unit. To do this use:<br> | ||
+ | <pre>Backups -> Recover | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | After a few minutes, the web portal will come back online and the new configuration will be available.<br> | ||
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+ | You need to Activate the configuration to apply the changes.<br> | ||
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+ | The database files backups are stored here:<br> | ||
+ | <pre>/lib/tb/toolpack/pkg/database_backups | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 18 September 2013
Applies to version(s): v2.5, v2.6.
The “Backups” menu can create a backup of the configuration to restore it in case of failure or to install the same configuration on another unit.
After carrying out system modifications, it is STRONGLY recommended that you back up the MYSQL database used by Toolpack.
Below are the steps to do so:
1- Click Backups in the navigation panel
2- Click Create, under Create New Database Backup
3- Verify that the Database backup dump was successfully started. Refresh this page when it is done message appears. Then, refresh your Internet browser page
4- Verify that your new backup appears in the Database Backup List
5- Click the Download link, to store your backup externally
6- Click Save in the pop-up window to store the backup
To use a configuration from another unit
You can use a database backup from another unit. To do this use:
Backups -> Recover
After a few minutes, the web portal will come back online and the new configuration will be available.
You need to Activate the configuration to apply the changes.
The database files backups are stored here:
/lib/tb/toolpack/pkg/database_backups