This section describes the procedure for performing a cold backup.
By default, the dir.root contains both the contentstore and indexes.
For a cold backup, back up the database and the content, and perform a full reindex when a
backup is restored. A full reindex can be a time consuming process, so these steps include the
indexes in the backup, removing the need to perform a reindex.
- Stop SkyVault.
- Back up the database SkyVault is configured to use, using your database vendor's backup tools.
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In parallel, backup the dir.root directory (only the
contentstore and contentstore.deleted
directories).
Backing up the contentstore.deleted directory is optional.
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Store both the database and dir.root backups together as a single
unit.
For example, store the backups in the same directory or compressed file.
- Start SkyVault.