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BackupBuddy

2013-04-19T01:34:13Z

Dustin: /* Server Recommendations (full functionality) */

* '''New to BackupBuddy?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page.
* '''Problems?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] page.
* '''Need hosting?''' ''Hostgator Coupons'' are available to BackupBuddy customers [http://ithemes.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14012-hostgator-coupons-for-our-community/ here].
* '''[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]'''

=Tutorials=

===Training Videos===
For video training including walkthroughs & tutorials please see http://ithemes.com/backupbuddy-training/

===Installing BackupBuddy===

Check out the [[Installing BackupBuddy]] section to see how BackupBuddy can be uploaded and activated on Single sites or Multisite networks or Multisite sites.

===Getting Started===
Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page to backup your Single sites or Multisite networks.

===Restore or Migrate===
Learn to [[BackupBuddy:_ImportBuddy|Restore or Migrate]] your Single sites or Multisite networks with the latest importbuddy.php.

===Settings Explained===
Get in depth information about the various [[BackupBuddy:_Settings|Settings]].

===Developing Locally===
See the [[BackupBuddy:_Local_Development|Develop Sites Locally]] page for developing WordPress sites locally on your own computer using something like XAMPP or MAMP. You can then migrate them to your web host.

===Using your HOSTS file for seamless migrations===
Here's one tutorial that may help:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/hosts-files-explained/

The HOSTS file allows you to basically just update the DNS settings for the site ONLY FOR YOU on your computer. This lets you try out what would happen if you updated the DNS settings for everyone but only locally. The goal is basically to make your own computer think that your website is reached by going to the new IP address instead of the IP address everyone else on the internet goes to by visiting your URL. This allows you to access the new site before officially pointing everyone on the internet to the new server.

The procedure is basically:
* Update your computer's HOSTS file to point the new destination server IP address. Leave DNS settings as-is so that everyone else online will continue to see the normal site.
* Connect to your site. When you connect to it you should end up on the new server if you've set up your HOSTS file properly. Upload ImportBuddy, your backup file, etc to it.
* Restore normally. Verify that it all works properly.
* Assuming everything is good to go you can then change the DNS so that everyone else online gets switched over to accessing the new server. This results in a seamless launch with no down-time. Make sure to re-edit your HOSTS file to remove the bypass so you don't forget.

=Specifications=
Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use [[ServerBuddy]] to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

===Server Recommendations (full functionality)===
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
** For best results, use MySQL 5.1+
* WordPress 3.3+
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
** SuPHP or environment so that file operations/zip run as user to prevent permissions issues.
** PHP exec() function enabled
** PHP ZipArchive class installed
* Linux (Apache; Some Litespeed server setups have broken performance inhibiting BackupBuddy):
** Command-line zip installed and accessible via exec().
* Windows (only supported for local development via Apache; IIS is not officially supported):
** Windows zip executable (available [http://pluginbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/backupbuddy_windows_unzip.zip here])
*** You must have the ability to configure your server to allow execution of this zip.exe file for it to function.
*** File permissions must also be set to allow access and execution of the zip executable.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Minimum Server Requirements (reduced functionality)===
'' NOTE: Some features of BackupBuddy will be unavailable or limited if running on minimum requirements without recommendations. Large sites may not be able to be backed up with these minimum features.'''
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
* WordPress 3.2+
** We are trying to maintain bare minimum backup functionality for legacy versions as far back as WordPress v2.6 (though it's not pretty nor guaranteed to work perfectly at this time; we recommend only performing backups & direct restores for older versions and use it for safety while upgrading to the latest WordPress).
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
* BackupBuddy requires the uploads directory to be in the standard WordPress location.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Host Compatibility===
Compare various [[BackupBuddy:_Hosts|Hosts & Hosting Environments]] to see how your host/potential host compares.

===Misc. Information===
Find out some [[BackupBuddy:_Misc_Information|Miscellaneous Information]] about BackupBuddy.

=Troubleshooting=

===Frequently Seen Support Issues===
''Problems?'' We have compiled a list of issues and solutions to many problems that we have seen encountered before. [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] to attempt to narrow down your problem and find a solution.

===BackupBuddy: Error Codes===
Receive an error code? Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Error_Codes|Error Codes]] page for explanations.

===Manual Migration===
Import fails on file extraction? Learn how to perform a [[BackupBuddy:_Manual_Migration|Manual Migration]] ... it's easier than you'd think!

=Additional Resources=

'''Tools'''

* [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/File:Zip_test.zip Manually test command line zip functionality]

=Multisite=

BackupBuddy supports the following Multisite functionality:
* Export a Multisite subsite to standalone
* Import an exported Multisite subsite into an existing Network
* Import a standalone WordPress site into an existing Network
* Backup entire Network (backup/restore only; no migration to new URL)
* Restore entire Network WITHOUT URL migration for subsites within if migrating to a new URL (URL changes have limitations. Please see Multisite page for details)

[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite Check out the BackupBuddy Multisite Codex] and [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Get BackupBuddy Multisite Beta Today!]

BETA indicates that Multisite functionality has known issues and is not reccomended for production use except at your own risk. We do NOT guarantee its functionality or provide guaranteed support for beta products.

'''Links'''
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Purchase BackupBuddy]
# [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/backupbuddy-multisite-migration-expanded-features-in-beta-coming-soon/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite support announcement]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/5-reasons-to-love-backupbuddy-with-new-wordpress-multisite-support/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite key points everyone is raving about!]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/tutorials/ PluginBuddy Tutorials]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/ PluginBuddy.com]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/support/ Support Forums]

[[Category:PluginBuddy]]

BackupBuddy

2013-04-11T02:06:59Z

Dustin:

* '''New to BackupBuddy?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page.
* '''Problems?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] page.
* '''Need hosting?''' ''Hostgator Coupons'' are available to BackupBuddy customers [http://ithemes.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14012-hostgator-coupons-for-our-community/ here].
* '''[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]'''

=Tutorials=

===Training Videos===
For video training including walkthroughs & tutorials please see http://ithemes.com/backupbuddy-training/

===Installing BackupBuddy===

Check out the [[Installing BackupBuddy]] section to see how BackupBuddy can be uploaded and activated on Single sites or Multisite networks or Multisite sites.

===Getting Started===
Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page to backup your Single sites or Multisite networks.

===Restore or Migrate===
Learn to [[BackupBuddy:_ImportBuddy|Restore or Migrate]] your Single sites or Multisite networks with the latest importbuddy.php.

===Settings Explained===
Get in depth information about the various [[BackupBuddy:_Settings|Settings]].

===Developing Locally===
See the [[BackupBuddy:_Local_Development|Develop Sites Locally]] page for developing WordPress sites locally on your own computer using something like XAMPP or MAMP. You can then migrate them to your web host.

===Using your HOSTS file for seamless migrations===
Here's one tutorial that may help:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/hosts-files-explained/

The HOSTS file allows you to basically just update the DNS settings for the site ONLY FOR YOU on your computer. This lets you try out what would happen if you updated the DNS settings for everyone but only locally. The goal is basically to make your own computer think that your website is reached by going to the new IP address instead of the IP address everyone else on the internet goes to by visiting your URL. This allows you to access the new site before officially pointing everyone on the internet to the new server.

The procedure is basically:
* Update your computer's HOSTS file to point the new destination server IP address. Leave DNS settings as-is so that everyone else online will continue to see the normal site.
* Connect to your site. When you connect to it you should end up on the new server if you've set up your HOSTS file properly. Upload ImportBuddy, your backup file, etc to it.
* Restore normally. Verify that it all works properly.
* Assuming everything is good to go you can then change the DNS so that everyone else online gets switched over to accessing the new server. This results in a seamless launch with no down-time. Make sure to re-edit your HOSTS file to remove the bypass so you don't forget.

=Specifications=
Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use [[ServerBuddy]] to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

===Server Recommendations (full functionality)===
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
** For best results, use MySQL 5.1+
* WordPress 3.3+
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
** SuPHP or environment so that file operations/zip run as user to prevent permissions issues.
** PHP exec() function enabled
** PHP ZipArchive class installed
* Linux (Apache):
** Command-line zip installed and accessible via exec().
* Windows (only supported for local development via Apache; IIS is not officially supported):
** Windows zip executable (available [http://pluginbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/backupbuddy_windows_unzip.zip here])
*** You must have the ability to configure your server to allow execution of this zip.exe file for it to function.
*** File permissions must also be set to allow access and execution of the zip executable.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Minimum Server Requirements (reduced functionality)===
'' NOTE: Some features of BackupBuddy will be unavailable or limited if running on minimum requirements without recommendations. Large sites may not be able to be backed up with these minimum features.'''
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
* WordPress 3.2+
** We are trying to maintain bare minimum backup functionality for legacy versions as far back as WordPress v2.6 (though it's not pretty nor guaranteed to work perfectly at this time; we recommend only performing backups & direct restores for older versions and use it for safety while upgrading to the latest WordPress).
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
* BackupBuddy requires the uploads directory to be in the standard WordPress location.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Host Compatibility===
Compare various [[BackupBuddy:_Hosts|Hosts & Hosting Environments]] to see how your host/potential host compares.

===Misc. Information===
Find out some [[BackupBuddy:_Misc_Information|Miscellaneous Information]] about BackupBuddy.

=Troubleshooting=

===Frequently Seen Support Issues===
''Problems?'' We have compiled a list of issues and solutions to many problems that we have seen encountered before. [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] to attempt to narrow down your problem and find a solution.

===BackupBuddy: Error Codes===
Receive an error code? Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Error_Codes|Error Codes]] page for explanations.

===Manual Migration===
Import fails on file extraction? Learn how to perform a [[BackupBuddy:_Manual_Migration|Manual Migration]] ... it's easier than you'd think!

=Additional Resources=

'''Tools'''

* [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/File:Zip_test.zip Manually test command line zip functionality]

=Multisite=

BackupBuddy supports the following Multisite functionality:
* Export a Multisite subsite to standalone
* Import an exported Multisite subsite into an existing Network
* Import a standalone WordPress site into an existing Network
* Backup entire Network (backup/restore only; no migration to new URL)
* Restore entire Network WITHOUT URL migration for subsites within if migrating to a new URL (URL changes have limitations. Please see Multisite page for details)

[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite Check out the BackupBuddy Multisite Codex] and [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Get BackupBuddy Multisite Beta Today!]

BETA indicates that Multisite functionality has known issues and is not reccomended for production use except at your own risk. We do NOT guarantee its functionality or provide guaranteed support for beta products.

'''Links'''
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Purchase BackupBuddy]
# [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/backupbuddy-multisite-migration-expanded-features-in-beta-coming-soon/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite support announcement]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/5-reasons-to-love-backupbuddy-with-new-wordpress-multisite-support/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite key points everyone is raving about!]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/tutorials/ PluginBuddy Tutorials]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/ PluginBuddy.com]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/support/ Support Forums]

[[Category:PluginBuddy]]

BackupBuddy

2013-04-11T02:06:17Z

Dustin:

* '''New to BackupBuddy?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page.
* '''Problems?''' Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] page.
* '''Need hosting?''' ''Hostgator Coupons'' are available to BackupBuddy customers [http://ithemes.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14012-hostgator-coupons-for-our-community/ here].
* '''[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]'''

=Tutorials=

===Training Videos===
For video training including walkthroughs & tutorials please see http://ithemes.com/backupbuddy-training/

===Installing BackupBuddy===

Check out the [[Installing BackupBuddy]] section to see how BackupBuddy can be uploaded and activated on Single sites or Multisite networks or Multisite sites.

===Getting Started===
Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page to backup your Single sites or Multisite networks.

===Restore or Migrate===
Learn to [[BackupBuddy:_ImportBuddy|Restore or Migrate]] your Single sites or Multisite networks with the latest importbuddy.php.

===Settings Explained===
Get in depth information about the various [[BackupBuddy:_Settings|Settings]].

===Developing Locally===
See the [[BackupBuddy:_Local_Development|Develop Sites Locally]] page for developing WordPress sites locally on your own computer using something like XAMPP or MAMP. You can then migrate them to your web host.

=Specifications=
Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use [[ServerBuddy]] to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

==Using your HOSTS file for seamless migrations==
Here's one tutorial that may help:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/hosts-files-explained/

The HOSTS file allows you to basically just update the DNS settings for the site ONLY FOR YOU on your computer. This lets you try out what would happen if you updated the DNS settings for everyone but only locally. The goal is basically to make your own computer think that your website is reached by going to the new IP address instead of the IP address everyone else on the internet goes to by visiting your URL. This allows you to access the new site before officially pointing everyone on the internet to the new server.

The procedure is basically:
* Update your computer's HOSTS file to point the new destination server IP address. Leave DNS settings as-is so that everyone else online will continue to see the normal site.
* Connect to your site. When you connect to it you should end up on the new server if you've set up your HOSTS file properly. Upload ImportBuddy, your backup file, etc to it.
* Restore normally. Verify that it all works properly.
* Assuming everything is good to go you can then change the DNS so that everyone else online gets switched over to accessing the new server. This results in a seamless launch with no down-time. Make sure to re-edit your HOSTS file to remove the bypass so you don't forget.

===Server Recommendations (full functionality)===
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
** For best results, use MySQL 5.1+
* WordPress 3.3+
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
** SuPHP or environment so that file operations/zip run as user to prevent permissions issues.
** PHP exec() function enabled
** PHP ZipArchive class installed
* Linux (Apache):
** Command-line zip installed and accessible via exec().
* Windows (only supported for local development via Apache; IIS is not officially supported):
** Windows zip executable (available [http://pluginbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/backupbuddy_windows_unzip.zip here])
*** You must have the ability to configure your server to allow execution of this zip.exe file for it to function.
*** File permissions must also be set to allow access and execution of the zip executable.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Minimum Server Requirements (reduced functionality)===
'' NOTE: Some features of BackupBuddy will be unavailable or limited if running on minimum requirements without recommendations. Large sites may not be able to be backed up with these minimum features.'''
* PHP 5.2+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires PHP 5.2+]
* mySQL 5.x+
** [http://wordpress.org/news/2010/07/eol-for-php4-and-mysql4/ WordPress v3.2+ requires mySQL 5.0.15+]
* WordPress 3.2+
** We are trying to maintain bare minimum backup functionality for legacy versions as far back as WordPress v2.6 (though it's not pretty nor guaranteed to work perfectly at this time; we recommend only performing backups & direct restores for older versions and use it for safety while upgrading to the latest WordPress).
* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.
* BackupBuddy requires the uploads directory to be in the standard WordPress location.
** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/
** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)
* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.
* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Host Compatibility===
Compare various [[BackupBuddy:_Hosts|Hosts & Hosting Environments]] to see how your host/potential host compares.

===Misc. Information===
Find out some [[BackupBuddy:_Misc_Information|Miscellaneous Information]] about BackupBuddy.

=Troubleshooting=

===Frequently Seen Support Issues===
''Problems?'' We have compiled a list of issues and solutions to many problems that we have seen encountered before. [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] to attempt to narrow down your problem and find a solution.

===BackupBuddy: Error Codes===
Receive an error code? Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Error_Codes|Error Codes]] page for explanations.

===Manual Migration===
Import fails on file extraction? Learn how to perform a [[BackupBuddy:_Manual_Migration|Manual Migration]] ... it's easier than you'd think!

=Additional Resources=

'''Tools'''

* [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/File:Zip_test.zip Manually test command line zip functionality]

=Multisite=

BackupBuddy supports the following Multisite functionality:
* Export a Multisite subsite to standalone
* Import an exported Multisite subsite into an existing Network
* Import a standalone WordPress site into an existing Network
* Backup entire Network (backup/restore only; no migration to new URL)
* Restore entire Network WITHOUT URL migration for subsites within if migrating to a new URL (URL changes have limitations. Please see Multisite page for details)

[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite Check out the BackupBuddy Multisite Codex] and [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Get BackupBuddy Multisite Beta Today!]

BETA indicates that Multisite functionality has known issues and is not reccomended for production use except at your own risk. We do NOT guarantee its functionality or provide guaranteed support for beta products.

'''Links'''
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Purchase BackupBuddy]
# [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy_Multisite BackupBuddy Multisite Codex]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/backupbuddy-multisite-migration-expanded-features-in-beta-coming-soon/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite support announcement]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/5-reasons-to-love-backupbuddy-with-new-wordpress-multisite-support/ BackupBuddy beta Multisite key points everyone is raving about!]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/tutorials/ PluginBuddy Tutorials]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/ PluginBuddy.com]
# [http://pluginbuddy.com/support/ Support Forums]

[[Category:PluginBuddy]]

BackupBuddy Multisite

2012-08-13T05:00:18Z

Dustin:

=Introduction=

BackupBuddy Multisite (BETA) functionality is included with the normal BackupBuddy plugin. As WordPress Multisite functionality is much more technically complex some BackupBuddy features available for standalone sites are NOT supports for Multisite environments. Please carefully review the features, differences, and limitations so that you are aware of them and are sure it will meet your needs.

'''BackupBuddy Multisite is a BETA product'''. As such you ''may encounter issues'' using it and we cannot necessarily insure flawless functionality or that issues encountered will be resolved in as timely manner as non-beta features. Usage of it in a production environment is at your own risk; Import/Export functionality is quite solid but Network migrations have some issues which require additional intervention to fully complete if the URL changes (see limitations below for full details). There is currently not a specific ETA on when the beta tag will be removed. It will be removed once we believe Multisite functionality to be as solid and reliable as the BackupBuddy standalone many have come to love.

=Features & Limitation Notes=

* '''Backup entire Multisite Network'''
** Limitation: As a Network can contain many subsites, each subsite increases the amount of time needed to perform a backup, especially if the sites are large. This can demand more server resources or more PHP runtime. Most shared hosting does not permit increasing these resources so BackupBuddy may not be able to finish backups under these conditions. If you have access to modify these settings, Maximum PHP runtime is a key setting to increase as needed.

* '''Restore entire Multisite Network (same server & URLs)'''
** Limitation: As a Network can contain many subsites, each subsite increases the amount of time needed to perform a restore, especially if the sites are large. This can demand more server resources or more PHP runtime. Most shared hosting does not permit increasing these resources so BackupBuddy may not be able to finish restores under these conditions. If you have access to modify these settings, Maximum PHP runtime is a key setting to increase as needed.

* '''Migrate entire Multisite Network (different server or URLs)'''
** Limitation: When migrating a Network to a new server or changing URLs, domains, or moving a Network in or out of a subdirectory, BackupBuddy will only migrate the database tables associated with the MAIN site. Due to technical reasons BackupBuddy currently will not automatically migrate URLs or paths of any other subsites within the migrated network. If the URLs or paths of subsites need to be updated you may perform this procedure by using the 'Mass Database Text Replacement' tool on the 'Server Information' page within BackupBuddy for each subsite you need to update.
** Limitation: You cannot change from sub-domains to sub-directory URL structure using BackupBuddy Multisite nor can you change from sub-directories to sub-domain URL structure.
** Limitation: As a Network can contain many subsites, each subsite increases the amount of time needed to perform a migration, especially if the sites are large. This can demand more server resources or more PHP runtime. Most shared hosting does not permit increasing these resources so BackupBuddy may not be able to finish migrations under these conditions. If you have access to modify these settings, Maximum PHP runtime is a key setting to increase as needed.

* '''Export a subsite from the Network'''
* Exported subsites may be imported back into the same network (AKA Duplicated), imported into another Network, or restored as a standalone WordPress site using the importbuddy.php tool.
** Limitation: The main Network subsite cannot be exported as it is tied to the Network. It is still included in the main Network backup however.

* '''Import an exported subsite into the Network'''
** No known limitations beyond those of normal BackupBuddy.

* '''Import a backed up standalone site into the Network'''
** No known limitations beyond those of normal BackupBuddy.

* '''Restore or Migrate an exported subsite as a standalone site'''
** No known limitations beyond those of normal BackupBuddy.

=Running Backup, Migrating OR Restoring with BackupBuddy Multisite BETA=

Here is an actual video, from one of our many webinars (we have many regular webinars planned), with details on how to migrate or restore with BackupBuddy:

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=Frequently Asked Questions=

====WordPress Multisite Domain Mapping and BackupBuddy Multisite====

Domain mapping was confirmed by customers to work in pre-v3.0 BackupBuddy versions. It has not been officially tested with > 3.0 versions. Customer reports of success/failure are welcomed.

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====Support Questions====

BackupBuddy Multisite support questions can be asked in the official [http://ithemes.com/forum/backupbuddy-ms/ BackupBuddy Multisite Forums].

non-Multisite related BackupBuddy support questions can be asked in the official [http://ithemes.com/forum/backupbuddy/ BackupBuddy Forums].

BackupBuddy Pre-Sales questions, for Multisite OR non-Multisite backups and restores/migrations, can be asked on the [http://ithemes.com/forum/pre-sales-and-other-inquiries/ Pre-Sales Forums], via the Live Chat (the Panda icon on top of [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Get BackupBuddy Multisite] page), or by emailing sales@ithemes.com

=Additional Resources=
====Official Pages====
*[http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Get BackupBuddy]
*[http://ithemes.com/codex/page/BackupBuddy BackupBuddy Codex - Self-Hosted and Multisite combined]
====Blog Posts====
*[http://pluginbuddy.com/5-reasons-to-love-backupbuddy-with-new-wordpress-multisite-support/ 5 Reasons to Love BackupBuddy with Multisite Support - Blog Article]
*[http://pluginbuddy.com/backupbuddy-multisite-migration-expanded-features-in-beta-coming-soon/ BackupBuddy Multisite Migration - Expanded Features in Beta - Announcement]
*[http://pluginbuddy.com/backupbuddy-ms-released-as-a-beta/ BackupBuddy Multisite Released as Beta - Announcement]
*[http://pluginbuddy.com/how-backupbuddy-changed-my-business-model/ How BackupBuddy changed one of our customer's entire business model!]