I almost had a close call the other day, very luck. This prompts me to ask, how do you back up the forum?
. What is the best way? Thanks.
well, you can backup the forum, using the database backups in "Tools and Maintenance"
It depends. I think you mean the folders and database, correct? I know you can backup the database by a task that comes with a default installation of MyBB 1.4.x
Yep, go there, select all the tables, and download it as plain text. Or set up a task to backup to the backups directory.
(2009-02-03, 08:52 PM)TomL Wrote: [ -> ]It depends. I think you mean the folders and database, correct? I know you can backup the database by a task that comes with a default installation of MyBB 1.4.x
Specifically, I am referring to the forums/categories/threads, etc. (the whole fricken' thing
) If something happens it is backed up. I went to Tools and Maintenance > Database Backup > New Database Backup. Is this where I need to go for it? Also, what should I tick and choose to get a thorough back up?
Muchas Gracias Amigos
Well if you want to have it backed up, just enable the "Database backup" task, but going to Admin CP > Tools & Maintenance > Task Manager > Database backup(or similar) and click on "Options" and click "Enable"(if it's currently disabled). That will back up all of your forums, threads, etc. - and should back up any table inside the database.
Kind Regards,
TomL
(2009-02-03, 09:03 PM)enlightenme Wrote: [ -> ] (2009-02-03, 08:52 PM)TomL Wrote: [ -> ]It depends. I think you mean the folders and database, correct? I know you can backup the database by a task that comes with a default installation of MyBB 1.4.x
Specifically, I am referring to the forums/categories/threads, etc. (the whole fricken' thing) If something happens it is backed up. I went to Tools and Maintenance > Database Backup > New Database Backup. Is this where I need to go for it? Also, what should I tick and choose to get a thorough back up?
Muchas Gracias Amigos
As I said in my previous post, select all the tables.
(2009-02-03, 09:06 PM)TomL Wrote: [ -> ]Well if you want to have it backed up, just enable the "Database backup" task, but going to Admin CP > Tools & Maintenance > Task Manager > Database backup(or similar) and click on "Options" and click "Enable"(if it's currently disabled). That will back up all of your forums, threads, etc. - and should back up any table inside the database.
Kind Regards,
TomL
Thanks Tom. I got it done. I did it a bit differently though, I went into 'New backup' under Database Backup, selected all the tables, file type: Plain text, Save Method: Backup directory, Back up Contents: Structure and Data, Analyze and Optimize selected tables: Yes, then backed it up. Does this seem correct to you?
Also, if I ever have to use it, how do I initiate it?
Thanks
(2009-02-03, 11:40 PM)enlightenme Wrote: [ -> ] (2009-02-03, 09:06 PM)TomL Wrote: [ -> ]Well if you want to have it backed up, just enable the "Database backup" task, but going to Admin CP > Tools & Maintenance > Task Manager > Database backup(or similar) and click on "Options" and click "Enable"(if it's currently disabled). That will back up all of your forums, threads, etc. - and should back up any table inside the database.
Kind Regards,
TomL
Thanks Tom. I got it done. I did it a bit differently though, I went into 'New backup' under Database Backup, selected all the tables, file type: Plain text, Save Method: Backup directory, Back up Contents: Structure and Data, Analyze and Optimize selected tables: Yes, then backed it up. Does this seem correct to you?
Also, if I ever have to use it, how do I initiate it?
Thanks
Go to phpMyAdmin > Database name > SQL(tab), and then open the file and copy the contents of the backup into the textarea in phpMyAdmin, and click "Go"
(2009-02-03, 11:43 PM)TomL Wrote: [ -> ]Go to phpMyAdmin > Database name > SQL(tab), and then open the file and copy the contents of the backup into the textarea in phpMyAdmin, and click "Go"
Ok, great. So, I am assuming i did the backup correctly?
And where, is phpMyAdmin located?
Thanks