Hello all,

Recently I needed to format my computer and backed up my EE website.

However, what I did not realise was that, even though I was able to save the templates, it did not save the weblog and webfield records. I also noticed that it did not save configuration settings (plugins, upload directories, members, general configuration, etc) for EE.

Is there a better way to fully back-up EE?

Kriz:

While it’s not exactly on your topic, you can apply the principles from this KB article.

Regards,

-greg

Thanks, I think that should cover much of it

emm greg i was backup all my ee files also databse, but when i moved into new server im having problem here
“my admin page didnt have picture, and have bad layout” just for admin page, public page oke, also the content, any solution??? thanks

taufiq:

Your server paths are probably not setup correctly.  Even though the control panel looks bad right now, you can get to where you need to go:

CP Home ›  Admin ›  System Preferences ›  General Configuration

You probably need to reset the “Theme Folder Path”

HOpe that helps,

-greg

thanks for feedback,
but why i can reset theme folder path???
just copy paste cp_theme old to new cp_theme???
i was do that, nothing changed

Sorry,

Poor choice of words on my part.  You need to verify the full server path to your themes folder on the new server.  If you can go to CP Home > Admin > Utilities > PHP Info and look for the “DOCUMENT_ROOT.”  Make sure it is correct.

Or, see this KB Entry for more info.

Regards,

-greg

thank greg, little problem again   i was moved cp_themes into system folder, and my cp looks great but, i loosing some button at my cp likes “create a new twmplate group”,view previously sent email”, u know that???
actually its not big problem but if u have solution for get back this buttons its so better,
big thanks for u greg
regards

Greg, thanks for pointing your knowledge base article. However, its a bit unclear on step 1 where it says:

“1. Make a copy/backup of all the files on your site”. Does this mean every file in the system folder or just the template files that constitute the site?

Second, by following this back up procedure, will this save the weblogs, category fields and weblog fields? I am unsure, because the article did not mention these anywhere. Im guessing this information will be stored in the database, if not mistaken.

Hoping to hear from you soon

kriz, i hope this can help u,

i was move my ee to new server,
first, copy all files did mean, not only template but, all files in your public html.

second, to save weblog, category fields, and weblog fields, u must backup your database with backup tool such as phpmyadmin, and then import your database to new server, thats point will save your weblog, weblog fields, setting preferences, and other about database in your ee,

and the final step,  Open your system/config.php file on the new server via FTP or similar.  Edit any information necessary such as your database connection information. also Open up the ExpressionEngine Control Panel and update any necessary path or server settings, such as path setting, and url..

i hope this help u
-regards

Hi taufiq, thanks.

It seems that Ive performed a successful backup and restore.

Much appreciated