Chapter 14. Administration
the web panel shown below.
You have four actions you can perform, each of which is described in the following sections.
14.2.1. Backup To Desktop
The first type of backup allows you to save a snapshot of your server configuration onto your desktop computer. This will save all
user accounts, user directories, i-bay contents and web content, as well as the configuration parameters entered using the server
console and the server manager. The web panel shows you the size of the backup file so that you can verify whether sufficient space
exists on your desktop machine.
When you choose Backup to desktop, a browser window will appear that will allow you to name the file and select the location on
your desktop where the file will be saved.
14.2.2. Restore From Desktop
If you ever need to restore the original configuration and files to your server, simply select Restore from desktop and a browser
window will prompt you to select the backup file from your desktop. Restoration of the information is automatic.
Warning
Ideally you should use Restore from desktop on a freshly installed server. Therefore, if you are planning to do a restore,
you should first re-install the SME Server V5 with ServiceLink software and then perform the "Restore from desktop"
command.
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