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Version: Release 24.1

Back up Release

This topic describes how to create a backup and how to restore from that backup. It is a best practice to create regular backups of your Release server.

Create a backup​

important

Release must not be running when you are creating a backup.

To back up Release:

  1. Shut down Release

    Operating systemShortcut
    Microsoft WindowsCtrl + c
    Unix-based systemsCtrl + c

  2. Compress your Release installation folder into a ZIP file.

note

If you store the Release repository in an external database, backup the database using the tools provided by your database vendor. Ensure that you backup both xlrelease and archive databases.

Restore a backup​

important

Release must not be running when you restore a backup.

To restore your Release configuration:

  1. Shut down Release

    Operating systemShortcut
    Microsoft WindowsCtrl + c
    Unix-based systemsCtrl + c

  2. Replace the installation directory with the contents of the backup.

note

If you store the repository in an external database, restore the backup of the database using the tools provided by your database vendor.