What to Back Up
Components of a complete website backup.
- Code and application files
- Database content and structure
- Media files and uploads
- Configuration and environment settings
- SSL certificates and secrets
Backup Strategies
Approaches to website backup.
- Full backups: Complete copy at point in time
- Incremental backups: Only changes since last backup
- Differential backups: Changes since last full backup
- Continuous backup: Real-time or near-real-time
- Snapshot-based: Infrastructure-level captures
Version Control for Websites
Git-based versioning for code and content.
Backup Storage
Where to store website backups.
- Multiple geographic locations
- Different providers from production
- Cloud storage (S3, Google Cloud Storage)
- Offsite physical storage for critical data
- Encrypted storage for security
Restoration Testing
Validating that backups work.
- Regular restoration tests
- Test to isolated environment
- Verify data integrity after restore
- Document and time the process
- Fix issues before needed in emergency
Backup Automation
Automating backup processes for reliability.
Conclusion
Backup and versioning systems are essential insurance for websites. By implementing comprehensive backup strategies and testing regularly, you ensure recoverability. Contact mysitebroker for backup and versioning implementation.
Key Takeaways
- 1Complete backup includes code, database, media, and config
- 2Multiple backup strategies serve different needs
- 3Version control tracks changes and enables rollback
- 4Store backups separately from production
- 5Regular restoration testing validates backup viability