Backup System Files

To backup B2Win Suite system you need to go to B2Win Suite home directory (for example: c:\B2Win) and copy the following folders.

Folders to Backup

data

Contains all the data that was used in the system:

Subfolder	Description	Backup Required
db	The database files	Yes
storage	All the files that were generated/saved in the database or used in the system	Yes
thumbnails	The temporary thumbnails that were generated	Optional - can be regenerated on the fly when the system detects a missing thumbnail
tmp	Temporary folder	No - can be excluded from backup

conf

The configuration files. Backup this folder if you changed anything.

logs

If you wish to save the old logs you had.

Backup Procedure

1. Stop the Server (recommended): For consistent backups, stop the B2Win Suite server before backing up.

2. Create Archive: Zip these folders and save them in a safe storage location.

   Example folder structure to backup:

   c:\B2Win\
   ├── data\
   │   ├── db\         ← Required
   │   ├── storage\    ← Required
   │   ├── thumbnails\ ← Optional
   │   └── tmp\        ← Skip
   ├── conf\           ← If modified
   └── logs\           ← Optional

3. Store Safely: Save the backup archive in a secure location (external drive, cloud storage, etc.)

Restore Procedure

Using these files you can restore the same data you had before:

1. Stop the B2Win Suite server
2. Extract the backup archive to the B2Win Suite home directory
3. Start the B2Win Suite server
4. Verify the restoration by logging in and checking data

Best Practices

1. Regular Backups: Schedule regular backups (daily or weekly depending on usage).

2. Test Restores: Periodically test your backup restoration process.

3. Multiple Copies: Keep multiple backup copies in different locations.

4. Document Process: Document your backup and restore procedures.

5. Monitor Space: Ensure backup storage has sufficient space.