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Backing up your Joomla Site

When it comes to backing up your Joomla site, there is really only one choice at the moment and that's the Joomla Extension called JoomlaPack. JoomlaPack installs quickly and integrates quite well with your current Joomla site. After installation, you are presented with a nice big Backup Required button on your Joomla administration home page.


Clicking this button automatically begins the automated backup process.  Just sit back and watch as it backs up your whole site.

To check on your backup, you can enter the JoomlaPack administration area by clicking on the JoomlaPack menu item under the components menu of your Joomla administration page.  For most users, it's best to keep JoomlaPack running in "Easy Mode", which allows for some quick access to some simple configuration options, a backup now button, and a way to administer the backup files.  By entering the "Administer Backup Files" area, you will be able to select a backup file and download it to your computer for safe keeping.  Depending on your site, it's a good idea to do this at least once a week...or better yet, once a day to be safe!
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