Backing up IPB database

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by eranet, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hey

    Just got a quick question, what options do I choose while backing up an IPB database? I know you go to Phpadmin > Database > Export. But I'm usually wondering which options to check and which to uncheck...

    Can anyone help?
     
    eranet, Feb 23, 2010 IP
  2. ~kev~

    ~kev~ Well-Known Member

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    At a look at mysql dumper - its a database backup and import script. You install the script to a folder on your webserver, and from that one install, you can backup all of the databases on your server, and not just the IPB database.

    Read the instructions carefully, as it describes how to protect the folder so not just anyone can access it.
     
    ~kev~, Feb 23, 2010 IP
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    tercede Well-Known Member

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    The default settings will work for most people.
     
    tercede, Feb 24, 2010 IP
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    cameleon Greenhorn

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    I would prefer backuping from shell, best safest, and fastest way.
     
    cameleon, Apr 2, 2010 IP