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🗄️ Database Backups

The Database Backup & Restore feature ensures your restaurant data is always safe and recoverable. Whether you’re migrating servers, applying updates, or protecting against accidental loss, backups give you confidence and continuity — with minimal effort.

🔐 Why Use Database Backups?

  • ✅ Data Protection – Safeguard essential records from corruption or accidental deletion.

  • 🔄 Easy Recovery – Quickly restore your system to a previous working state.

  • 💼 Business Continuity – Avoid disruptions and maintain smooth daily operations.

  • 🧠 Peace of Mind – Make changes knowing your data is secure and backed up.

⚙️ How to Use

📤 Creating a Backup

  1. Go to > Database Backups

  2. Click “Generate Backup.”

  3. A .sql backup file will be created and saved securely on your server

⚠️ Note: Backup files are not downloadable from the browser for security reasons.

You’ll need server access (FTP or control panel) to retrieve the files manually.

📥 Restoring a Backup

  1. Navigate to > Database Backups

  2. Locate the desired backup file

  3. Click “Restore.”

  4. Confirm the restoration – your current database will be overwritten

⚠️ Warning: This action is irreversible. Always double-check before proceeding with a restore.

🧹 Managing Backups

  • Old backups can be safely deleted to conserve server space

  • It’s recommended to retain the latest 3–5 backups for redundancy

  • Use the timestamped file names to identify versions (e.g., backup-2025-07-23.sql)

🔄 Backup Best Practices

Task

Recommendation

Backup Frequency

Weekly backups (daily for high-activity environments)

Before Updates

Always create a fresh backup before updating the system

Storage

Keep backup copies on server or secure cloud storage

File Naming

Use consistent naming patterns for easy tracking

🛠️ Troubleshooting

  • Restore Fails?

    → Check if the backup file is valid and if the server has proper write permissions.

  • Can’t Create Backup?

    → Make sure there’s enough storage space and correct file permissions on the server.

  • Missing Data After Restore?

    → Confirm you selected the correct backup file version.

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