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As of 24 Nov 2017 this modification has been withdrawn.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.

[Dingo14]

could this be done for version 3.7 thanks

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by Dingo14

could this be done for version 3.7 thanks

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=167276

[Dingo14]

Originally Posted by HMBeaty

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=167276

thanks for reply nice one

[Vcize]

When I attempt to run it I just get the following error:

An error occured during the Backup :

With no message..

[Paul M]

Not much i can tell you with no message, other than its likely a server issue.

[Simon Lloyd]

It's almost certainly down to your timeout on the server or your settings for PHP memory or MySql packets....etc

[newguy]

Originally Posted by Vcize

When I attempt to run it I just get the following error:



With no message..

That happened to me until I got my directory correct where it was supposed to put the backup.

Lets say you forum root is forums and you dump your back up in forums/folderx what i did is enter in folderx/ in the backup path and it works and make sure foderx has 777 permissions. I also did password protect that directory also. Not sure if 777 permissions is the one to use though???

[Simon Lloyd]

Having your folder at public level is not a good idea as explained by PaulM in his mod, your folder should be at least one level up, that way there is no need to password protect it or worry about folk accessing your entire database details. PaulM has already provided a path, simply put your backup folder there.

[newguy]

Originally Posted by Simon Lloyd

Having your folder at public level is not a good idea as explained by PaulM in his mod, your folder should be at least one level up, that way there is no need to password protect it or worry about folk accessing your entire database details. PaulM has already provided a path, simply put your backup folder there.

I am sorry I did change mine to one level above the public_htlm. That is good right?

[Simon Lloyd]

Originally Posted by newguy

I am sorry I did change mine to one level above the public_htlm. That is good right?

yep thats right!