Database Backup

[gdavison]

Had a search but could not find the answer, Am I right in thinking that the old Database backup function from within the Admin Forum Maintenance page has gone and that the recommended method of doing a database backup is now MyPHPAdmin ?

Many Thanks

[Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen]

Yes, the built in backup function was never recommended, it was there to be used as a last resort basically. If you want a reliable backup of any larger database, you need purpose built tools.

[gdavison]

Many thanks for quick response

[Doug Heffernan]

and that the recommended method of doing a database backup is now MyPHPAdmin

Most hosts have file size restictions in place for phpmyadmins on their servers. And for that reason I wouldn't recomend phpmyadmin for making medium to large database backups as it will result in incomplete/corrupt files. If you have cPanel, as mentioned above by Lex, it's best to use purpose built tools such as the Backups directory. And even then, always check the backup file to make sure that it has been done properly.

[sbartelski]

I have successfully used Akeeba Solo for backup, and to make a copy of the forums for testing major changes.
Also I use their Kickstart tool for the restore, especially to move from one server to another.