Administrative and Maintenance Tools - vB Database Backup (Lite)

As of 24 Nov 2017 this modification has been withdrawn.

Note: I did not write the original version, but rather have modified & adapted it.

When vb 3.5 first came out I was using this backup system on my vb 3.0 - and having nothing better to use - I converted it to work on vb 3.5 (here) and since then I have cut it down and adapted it, first for vb 3.6, 3.7 and now for vb3.8.

The original version was by Trigunflame and the rights to the code were bought by Zoints (David Chapman) in January 2007. Later in 2007 David gave me permission to release my adaptation.

I have stripped out much of the extra stuff that I do not use (or indeed, could not get to work). This is a simple (Lite) version that does a php based dump of your database either as one file, or one file per table.

As of version 3.8.002, most of the options have moved to the ACP in vBulletin Options >> vBulletin Automatic Backup

Notes:
* I will not be adding anything new to this modification.
* This is a Lite version to allow people to use the basic backup functionality on 3.8.


History:

v3.8.001 : First version for vB 3.8.
v3.8.002 : Moved most of options to ACP.
v3.8.003 : Moved more options to ACP.
v3.8.004 : Gzip option backported from vb4 version.
v3.8.005 : Split option backported from vb4 version, close option removed.
v3.8.006 : Fix php 5.3 deprecated warning.

[Paul M]

In the zip.

[Scalemotorcars]

Yep, I see those but nothing about the actual settings in the ACP (Control Panel) . Maybe something a little more descriptive for the novice...

Installation.

1. Copy all files in the 'includes' folder to the server.

2. Upload the product XML via the Product Manager.

2. Set your choice of options in the ACP (vBulletin Options).

4. Alter the timing of the cron job to suit.

Note: There are some advanced options available in the uploaded config file.

[Paul M]

As I recall they are pretty self explanatory, and generally dont need to be changed. What option are you referring to ?

[Scalemotorcars]

Files Prefix = Forum- ??? My site uses another forum prefix. Not the default vb3. Do I change this to my database prefix?

Backups Path = ../../backups/ Do I create this Dir or will the program do it? Should it be 644 ~ 777? Relative path ??? Not exactly sure what a relative path is. Ill know- Google it.

InnoDB Tables ??? No ideal if I have them or not. How would I make sure?

Thanks Paul for your time. I just want to make sure 100% its done correctly and it doesn't hurt having the info here for others to use.

[Simon Lloyd]

Originally Posted by Scalemotorcars

Files Prefix = Forum- ??? My site uses another forum prefix. Not the default vb3. Do I change this to my database prefix?

This is simply how you want the file identified after its created so you could call it "my really long name for back up" and it will appear as "my really long name for back up - MyForum.Sql.zip"....etc

Originally Posted by Scalemotorcars

Backups Path = ../../backups/ Do I create this Dir or will the program do it? Should it be 644 ~ 777? Relative path ??? Not exactly sure what a relative path is. Ill know- Google it.

the example shown here is for a folder called backups and will be above public_html level (i.e the folder that houses public_html) but you can have the folder wherever you want and change the path, and yes the folder should b CHMOD 777 which again is why it should be at /home level rather than /public_html level

Originally Posted by Scalemotorcars

InnoDB Tables ??? No ideal if I have them or not. How would I make sure?

Thanks Paul for your time. I just want to make sure 100% its done correctly and it doesn't hurt having the info here for others to use.

Ignore Innodb, if you have not specifically changed these tables in phpmyadmin or via ssh then they will be MYISAM by default.

[Paul M]

Well, that pretty much covers it - thank you Simon.

[Scalemotorcars]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it.:up:

[Simon Lloyd]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Well, that pretty much covers it - thank you Simon.

You're welcome , i remember when i was scared to change or touch anything on my server or in VB, but now that i have broken it and fixed it so many times i like to help those who fear it get in the same mess

[mp3president]

Originally Posted by Simon Lloyd

What would you expet in the "pro" version? this does everything you'll need!

Maybee it had some extra functions in it, like always in pro versions.
But i'm not complaining about this plugin, it works perfectly, thank you.

[XFSImperial]

Works perfectly and the gzip feature really helps increase the number of past backups I can keep on the server.