backup in SMF

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by miktor, Mar 25, 2007.

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    hi, i was wondering if downloading the forum database with all the options checked from the admin panel will save everything i need just in case i lose everything, get hacked, etc. everything as in all members and posts.

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    miktor, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  2. BLaZeR

    BLaZeR Peon

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    #2
    Yes.
    But if the file is somehow corrupted it is better to download from phpmyadmin.
    So do both just in case.
     
    BLaZeR, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  3. miktor

    miktor Peon

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    no there is nothing wrong with my forum right now i was just wondering that if in the case something does go wrong, will the backup have all my users and posts when i upload it
     
    miktor, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    Yeah it will.
     
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    sawz Prominent Member

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    backing up from the admin panel saves the database only, not the files.
    you'll have to back those up as well. when you install a mod, a backup of the theme and source files is created in Packages/backup
     
    sawz, Mar 25, 2007 IP