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Database Backup and Restore

Database backup and restore functionality ensures business continuity and data protection for Qalyptus Server. Regular backups protect against data loss while restore capabilities enable recovery from system failures or data corruption.

Backup Overview​

What Gets Backed Up​

  • Complete Database: All Qalyptus Server configuration and data
  • User Accounts: Users, groups, and role assignments
  • Content: Projects, reports, connections, and resources
  • System Settings: Configuration, organizations, and security settings
  • Execution History: Task and report generation history

Backup Storage​

  • Default Location: C:\ProgramData\Qalyptus\QalyptusServer\export
  • File Format: Compressed database export
  • Naming Convention: Includes timestamp for version identification
  • Local Storage: Backups stored on the Qalyptus Server machine
Compatibility Requirements

Restore operations require:

  • Same Qalyptus Server Version: Backup and restore versions must match
  • Same Database User: Identical database service account
  • Compatible Environment: Similar system configuration

Creating Backups​

Manual Backup Process​

  • Log in to Qalyptus Server as administrator
  • Navigate to Administration > System > Backup and Restore
  • Click Create Backup
  • Enable: Activate or deactivate the backup configuration
  • Name: Descriptive backup identifier
  • Description: Optional backup purpose or notes
  • Set Backup Schedule: Choose execution method
    • Manual: On-demand backup execution only
    • Automatic: Scheduled backup execution
      • Daily: Execute once per day at specified time
      • Weekly: Execute once per week on specified day and time
      • Monthly: Execute once per month on specified date and time
  1. Save Configuration

Qalyptus Server System Backup Restore

Backup Scope Limitation

The backup process only includes the Qalyptus Server database. Project files, template files, and log files are not included in the backup and must be backed up separately using file system backup methods.

Database Restore Process​

To restore the Qalyptus Server database, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Administration> System> Backup and restore.
  2. Click Restore.
  3. Enter the path to the backup file. The file must be on the same computer as your Qalyptus Server instance and created with the same version of Qalyptus and the same database user.
  4. Click Restore.
  5. If the restore succeeds, you will be logged out.
  6. If the restore failed, check the log file for why.