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#1 2023-11-14 03:11:49
- executive
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- 2017-08-16
- 1234
backup plugin
here's an idea to make pwg more user friendly for new users: a backup plugin
Just a easy to use minimal front end for dumping the database on a schedule, and the ability to restore as well.
Might as well include the config files ('local/')
Even better would be the ability to upload backups to a cloud service like dropbox, google drive, or even a custom FTP server or something.
Similar plugins exist for other software like Wordpress (Updraft) and forum phpBB (Auto db backup)
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#2 2024-07-30 03:03:48
- raupie
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- 2023-07-11
- 46
Re: backup plugin
I tend to prefer my hosting providers backup solution than an app based backup solution written in php. Mostly for performance reasons and liability.
I'm just another user. I work for a web hosting company. I see corrupt backups all the time from plugin based backup solutions. A snapshot of the filesystem and a MySQL dump should be adequate as a disaster recovery plan.
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#3 2024-08-06 20:52:40
- executive
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- 2017-08-16
- 1234
Re: backup plugin
Like I said, the plugins are working great on other software. I haven't had any corruption yet in years.
Using other solutions can involve custom configurations, scripts etc. Especially if the gallery is only a portion of your site.
Restoring from a backup would not be straightforward if you're new to operating a server. This is why I prefaced this topic with "user friendly for new users"
Often providers do not provide automatic backups with entry level packages. It is a manual process.
If you already know how to do these things great, then you don't need a plugin like this. And even if you do, this would still simplify and speed up the task which I am not against.
Last edited by executive (2024-08-06 20:53:28)
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#4 2024-08-08 08:55:08
- homdax
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- Sweden
- 2015-02-02
- 312
Re: backup plugin
Actually a great idea. However it is better it being file based than snapshot based.
I implemented a SFTP transfer backup using the app installer many hosting companies have available (typically softacolous/ cpanel or similar) and it worked very well for many years, but doing something that is controlled by piwigo only probably needs to be simpler.
You may still want to have it encrypted if transferring to other place.
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