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Kristof65
9-11-09, 06:38 PM
Every so often I like to download copies of my mySQL databases for my records, and right before I do something major to my wikis.

I'm not too familiar with things like Crons, php, etc, so I rely on the tools that Powweb provides, like the File Manager and mySQL manager to do this. This has worked out just fine for me.

I want to upgrade my wiki's to a newer version this weekend - which means I went to make backups, but for some reason, the mySQLManager pages simply aren't working for me. I'm reluctant to start any upgrades until I have those backups on my computer as well.

I've been dealing with support on this for nearly a day now, and I'm getting frustrated. Not so much because of the time taken, but because I've already had to re-open the ticket twice - if my past experience with tech support here is any indication, that means I'm going to be fighting with them about it for the next three weeks, rather than seeing a resolution within a reasonable time frame, like 72 hours.

So, is there another way that I can easily obtain the backups I need, and ensure that they truly are a backup?

Kristof65
9-11-09, 06:59 PM
Ok, I figured out a way to at least backup the information inside using the myphpAdmin tool, so I don't necessarily need an answer to this now.

Still wondering if anyone else is having problems with the mySQLmanager Beta giving links to download the backups?

Croc Hunter
9-12-09, 05:49 AM
Yeah a couple have reported that problem, me included. Best thing to do is let support know via OPS.