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How to Take Backup and Restore in Issabel

Backup/Restore in Issabel

In the previous article we came to know How to install Issabel PBX In this article, we see how to create data backup and it can be restored in issabel.

Create Data Backup

Open the issabel dashboard and choose the Backup/Restore option

Click " New Backup" to Process a backup Choose the options listed below to take backup and then click " Process" Once the backup is made, view the file by reloading the page. You' ll find the tar file as shown in the image. Download it for future use.

To Restore a file

If you want to restore your backup, click the Restore option. With this the method to install issabel comes to an end.

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FAQ
Q
Where is Storage Location of backup File in Issabel?
A
Storage locations are servers that have been set up to store the actual backup on. By default, we include the local server as a storage location.

Local Storage: The backup tarball file is stored in "/var/spool/asterisk/backup/(backupjobname)/*.tgz" on the local machine.
Q
How to Restore a Backup from a Local File?
A
You can upload a backup file from your local computer if you have it stored on the same computer you are using to log into Issabel



In the Restore section of the Backup & Restore module, click the Browse button.

Select a file from your local computer.



Click the Restore button to begin the restore process. You will be taken to a page where you can select which items to restore.



Use the checkboxes to select which items you would like to restore, then click the Restore button.
Q
What is Templates in issabel?
A
Templates that were included at install cannot be modified. You can create your own templates, but there typically is no need for this unless you need to want to simplify the process of including custom files, directories, or databases in a backup. You can create a template for the custom files, then drag that template into a backup job instead of adding the custom files to the backup one-by-one.
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Where we can find Backup/Restore option in Issabel?
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The Backup/restore can be Found under System Module on Issabel or you can simply find by using the Search option
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What is meant by Restoring in Issabel?
A
The Restore section of the Issabel backup option is where you restore from a backup. You can restore from a backup on your local computer or from any defined FTP, SSH or Local storage server.