Backup FAQ

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Backup will not import
Can XML backups be deleted automatically?
Does running a daily XML backup slow performance?
How can I reduce the space taken up by automatic backups
Can Confluence be restored from a backup minus attachments?
Are there any scripts for backup creation and restore?

Backup will not import

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Can XML backups be deleted automatically?

Windows users must manually delete any backup files. Linux users can insert a nightly or weekly automation script or cron similar to the following:
ls -t <path to your backup dir>/* | tail +6 | xargs -i rm {}

Does running a daily XML backup slow performance?

There is a minor slowdown every time the backup is performed, usually nightly between 2am and about 2.10am. If the performance hit is significant, you can switch to an external backup process for large instances.

How can I reduce the space taken up by automatic backups

Switch to a manual backup process according to the 'Backups For Large Instances' section of Site Backup and Restore, which will give you more control over disk usage.

Can Confluence be restored from a backup minus attachments?

Yes, as long as the attachments have been backed up are the same time. Refer to Site Backup and Restore.

Are there any scripts for backup creation and restore?

Check out User Submitted Backup & Restore Scripts