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Backups. Being prepared for the restore.

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Backups are something that is so important in any system that one should look carefully at not just the backup solution they are using, but the restore solution they’re going to have. Here are my recommendations and views on Backups. 1. Don’t assume that just because you bought a backup package that it just “works”…

Backups: a bit of insight and perspective.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Many of us have backups.  Many of us don’t.  Here’s an interesting question though.  Those of us that have backups.  How many have actually tested them out to make sure they’re working?  If you have, how often do you test them? Most people set up a backup solution and just let it run.  They don’t…

Backup your Linux Server configuration for a really fast restore

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Every once in a while, we have to build a server.  You’ve spent the time installing and configuring everything and you want a snapshot for Posterity’s sake.  Here’s how to do it quickly.  This little command will simply take a snapshot of everything of importance and for the most part allow you to restore your…

Automated Backups to Amazon S3. WordPress example explained here.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Percy Kwong

There are tons of Automated backup plugins for WordPress, but the reality is you’re assuming they work unless you’ve actually restored one of them.  This article will explain how to do this without using anything fancy like a backup program.  In fact, I just give you a few scripts and of course the old, trusty,…

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