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SOM
07-14-2007, 09:57 AM
If I choose a host that does not backup my site is it easy to do it myself? I imagine I want to back up my site on my local HD so if anything ever goes wrong with my host I will be protected.

Thanks,

SOM:)

encryption
07-14-2007, 10:10 AM
back your DB using MySQL dumper. It will save a copy of the DB on your FTP. You can then download a copy to your local HD for redundancy.

SOM
07-14-2007, 10:31 AM
Thanks Encryption!!! I cannot wait to actually get my site up and running!!!

SOM:)

SOM
08-22-2007, 08:25 PM
encryption,

This is going to sound like a dumb question but...where do I place the MySQLDumper folder? When I am using my FTP program and looking at my site would I place the folder right under my sites IP address or in the Public Folder? If I place the folder under my IP address then it will be in the same level as my .cpanel, access logs, ect? I am new to this so I don't want to place my database backup program in a spot that would vunerable to attacks.

Thanks in advance!!!

Jeff

eUKhost.com
08-23-2007, 07:46 AM
Best way is go for a host which has weekly backups and I dont think that will cost you any extra. Your database will be safe this way.

pow6713
08-23-2007, 08:39 AM
my host get daily backups ( mysql ) and keep them 10 days on their servers.
But i am still getting my own backups by mysqldumper.... ;)

SOM
08-23-2007, 04:30 PM
Thanks all!!! How about the question of where I put the folder on my server?

Thanks,

Jeff

mtlcore
08-24-2007, 01:56 AM
You put it in the forums folder, but doesn't really matter it can be in the root too.

encryption
08-28-2007, 01:20 PM
yes you can put the folder anywhere in the public_html / www folder