Backing up a website from server to comp

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by CircleOfLinks, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi, Im trying to back up my website aussiepages.com.au and but everytime i try and move a copy to my computer i get some stupid error message saying '550 cant open blabla permission denied'

    Is there a program designed to backup sites directly from the server to my computer? I can't access my site via ftp through internet explorer so thats out of the question.

    My site currenlty has a full admin section such as myphpadmin and I need to move the whole site accross to move it to a new server.

    Please if some one can help i'd really appreciate it

    thanks
     
    CircleOfLinks, Nov 24, 2007 IP
  2. WatchOut

    WatchOut Guest

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    Do you have any webhost control panel? If you do, most of them support the ability to backup the files and any database that you select.

    Meti
     
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  3. CircleOfLinks

    CircleOfLinks Active Member

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    yes i do, but it backs it up on the server, I need to know if there is a program where I can copy my whole site to my computer then back to another server
     
    CircleOfLinks, Nov 25, 2007 IP
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    rllunzmann Active Member

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    are you using a secured FTP program? If so, which one? Are copying a file or multiple files? What control panel are you using?
     
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    CircleOfLinks Active Member

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    im using front page, and yeah im trying to copy folders/files, control panel? umm i think its just the one it comes with called cpanel X.
     
    CircleOfLinks, Nov 26, 2007 IP
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    cPanel supports the feature to backup the files on your ftp and your mySQL database, try it.

    - Meti
     
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    yup, once your in the main control panel area, click "backups" then from their you can choose which "type" of backup you want to perform, such as:

    backing up your email, MySQL databases, or even perform a "full" backup of your whole site, which might be ideal for your situation.
     
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    Pathan Well-Known Member

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    Yeah do it via cpanel, or seconldy contact your web hosting company they will create a backup using SSH quite easily, well if u have SSH access it can also be done easily with rsync command i mean it can be easily transfered to other host.

    Regards.
     
    Pathan, Nov 28, 2007 IP