WordPress database backup for newbies

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Lastbutnotleast, Jul 9, 2008.

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    I wanted to share some links about WordPress database backup

    Keep in mind that it is strongly recommended that you backup your database before a Wordpress upgrade and even at regular intervals

    Backing Up Your Database
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Backing_Up_Your_Database
    Using phpMyAdmin
    Using Straight MySQL Commands
    Using MySQL Administrator
    Using WordPress Database Backup Plugin
    Using CocoaMySQL

    How to backup and restore a WordPress database
    http://www.clearpointsystems.com/wp04/?page_id=18

    WordPress Database Backup
    http://www.ilfilosofo.com/blog/wp-db-backup

    ;)
     
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  2. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    I have already installed wp-backup plugin at my all blogs and set it to automatice take backup and send it to my email address.

    DON.
     
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  3. Lastbutnotleast

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    I guess you're not a newbie Don ;)
     
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    Thank you :)
    added rep
     
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    Sorry posted twice....
     
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    Thank you Hitman ;)
     
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    WordPress Database Backup is a life saver - saved two of my blogs when my host 'discontinued services'. Convenient, and a must if you're running more than one blog - as it'll take ages to back all them up manually!
     
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    Yep ! Link: http://www.ilfilosofo.com/blog/wp-db-backup
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Jul 23, 2008 IP