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Manage Backups – PixelLegion

Backups – PixelLegion Control Panel

Backups are crucial for data security.
We strongly recommend making regular backups of your data!

A RAID system does not replace a backup, as it only protects against hardware failures. However, an accidentally deleted file or database is irretrievable without a backup.

Backup Overview

The backup overview page allows you to access all backup functions.

Displays the last 5 executed backup tasks
Provides information on the date, status, storage location, and initiation type

Local and Remote Storage

Local Storage
In local storage, a directory on the server’s file system serves as a backup storage location.

Important:
Local storage can only be used if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Remote Storage
Remote storage allows you to store backups on another server.

The PixelLegion Control Panel supports FTP and SFTP connections.
Before using remote storage, you need to configure it.

Creating Remote Storage via FTP

1️⃣ Click the "Create Remote Storage" button
2️⃣ Fill in the following fields:

• Remote Server: Enter the FTP server's IP address or hostname
• Port: The default FTP port is 21
• Protocol: Select FTP from the dropdown menu
• Use FTPS: Enable this option for encrypted FTP (FTPS)
• Use Passive Mode: Enable if firewall settings prevent active FTP
• Backup Directory on the Server: Example: /myBackups
• Username and Password

3️⃣ Click the "Test Connection" button

Creating Remote Storage via SFTP

1️⃣ Click the "Create Remote Storage" button
2️⃣ Fill in the following fields:

• Remote Server: Enter the SFTP server's IP address or hostname
• Port: The default SFTP port is 22
• Protocol: Select SFTP from the dropdown menu
• Use Public/Private Key Authentication: Enable this option if you want to use a key pair instead of a password
• Backup Directory on the Server: Example: /myBackups
• Username and Password

3️⃣ Click the "Test Connection" button

Creating a Backup

1️⃣ Click the "Create Backup" button
2️⃣ Fill in the following fields:

• Backup Content: Select what to back up
• Destination Storage: Choose where to store the backup
• Email Notification Address: Receive notifications in case of errors
• Password Protection: Set a password for security

3️⃣ Click the "Start Backup" button

Note:
Password-protected backups cannot be restored without the password!

Scheduling an Automatic Backup

1️⃣ Click the "Schedule Backup" button
2️⃣ Fill in the following fields:

• Enable Scheduled Backup: Activate the scheduled backup
• Backup Start Time: Set the time (HH:MM)
• Backup Frequency: Choose daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
• Storage Limit: Specify how many backups to keep before deleting old ones
• Email Notification Address
• Password Protection

3️⃣ Click the "Save Schedule" button

Viewing and Managing Existing Backups

View Backups:
Click the appropriate button to view available backups.

Download Backups:
Click the download icon next to a backup file to download it (only available for local storage).

Delete Backups:
Select the backups to delete, then click "Delete".