DirectAdmin Backup and Restore Guide

DirectAdmin in the environment DirectAdmin It is safer to see dependencies instead of making a quick change for backup and Restore Guide. Preparation in the guide is described in the form of application and final control in separate stages.

Menu names may vary according to the version used. Therefore, write the target on the screen, the service to be affected and the expected value after the processing. Note that User, Reseller and Admin levels have different authorizations.

Before the process starts

• Limit the change coverage with one service.
• Check active sessions and scheduled tasks.
• Find the location of the relevant logs in advance.
• Keep the return command or panel step ready.

Step by step app

1. Specify the return target, scope and acceptable data loss time.
2. Check which are included from the file, database, email and configuration components.
3. Create a new and verified backup and confirm that the archive is accessible in remote location.
4. Compare date, size and ownership information to not mix the target account with the restore point.
5. Start the process at low-traffic time and cut the session or task until it is completed.
6. Then test the site, database, entries, email and scheduled tasks separately.

Verification and troubleshooting

Apply a small reading-write test first, then compare the error and resource charts with the previous period. Opening a single page can not prove that all functions are healthy.

• Is the form or session process completed?
• Are there unexpected increase in resource consumption?
• Does the alert system produce new errors?

Safety and continuity notes

Do not delete live data in bulk. Get to the quarantine before suspicious file or registration, apply permanent transaction after integrity and backup control.

Return to the final successful situation instead of adding new settings in the unforeseen situation. Check the records at the trading time and repeat the same test with one variable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply the change in intensive time?

Plan at low-traffic time of operations that are likely to be exacted. Include the preparation, return and observation time into the maintenance window.

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