How to get a CD ROM backup of my database driven site

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by jim, Dec 5, 2005.

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    I have several database driven sites hosted by a company that gives me no control panel access so I have no way of backing up my databases. What I need to do immediately for my own peace of mind is backup these sites any way I can.

    For example I've asked for a quote from tenmax.com's WebDisc. Is there a better way to get backups of my sites? All I know is that one that logs into my FTP and scans things won't work; it has to crawl the web site and duplicare the content.

    Then I need to figure out how to switch hosts. Does anyone know if I can use these CD ROMS to get my sites up and running on another host?
     
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  2. tflight

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    What database server is being used? What scripting languages are available to you? For example there are lots of programs that will backup a mysql database from php. You shouldn't need to pay anyone for access to your data.
     
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    That is a tuff one. I would insist on calling them and bothering them until they give you CP access.
     
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    jim Well-Known Member

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    Thank you for the responses. I've been caling the web host with no luck. I did manage to back up my sies with "web site dowloader" the 15.00 was well worth the peace of mind that I won't lose everything if the web host folds. Since they don't answer the phone it seems more like when they fold though...
     
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    your site really isn't "backed up" unfortunately, without the database. your'e right, all you're getting is the static HTML, which is pretty much worthless for re-compiling your db.

    agreed. bug the crap out of your host, don't settle for a ripped, static version of your site. best of luck - hope it goes well.

    VG
     
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