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[edit] How to backup a wiki
Please note that all issues in this category are handled by our Script Installation Specialist. Please allow one business day for your ticket to be serviced. 2007-04-05 06:14am by Niki - Hello Robert,
Thank you for contacting us about this. You can generate backups by yourself and it is not hard. First you would need to know what your site consist of and thus what should be backed up/restored. Usually sites are composed from files and databases. like the MediaWiki is. You must take care of them all if you want to have your site exactly the way it has been before.
Backup/restore your files. In order to backup your files we recommend using ftp and copy them to your local pc. After that you can easily upload back the files and your files will be restored. If you're not sure which folders should be copied please copy public_html. On how to use ftp with our services please check:
http://faq.siteground.com/faq/upload-website-ftp.html
Backup of your databases. For dealing with your MySql databases, please go to your Cpanel, MySql databases section. At the bottom you'll notice a link to PhpMyAdmin.
In phpMyAdmin, backing up (exporting) your database is simple. First choose your database from the left menu. Then click the Export tab. Select all the tables, check DROP TABLE and Save as file. Leave all other options untouched. Finally click on Go and the database dump will be downloaded to your pc.
To restore (import) a database in phpMyAdmin, first choose the database you'll be restoring from the left menu. Then please click the SQL tab. You have the option of importing a .sql file. Use the Browse button to find it on your pc and then click at the bottom.
In order to find more information on how to upgrade your MediaWiki, please refer to the following resources:
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Upgrade_Mediawiki
Of course, you ca always request the upgrade from us. Bear in mind however that this is a paid service and you have to post a ticket under the Exclusive Professional Services category. We will take care of both your website backup and upgrade. The upgrade service costs $49.95 one time fee.
