Question
How can I identify where MySQL backups are stored?
Answer
The backup configuration can tell you where the backup storage directory is as well as what kinds of backups are generated for MySQL:
- Access the server via WHM as the root user
- Navigate to "Home / Backups / Backup Configuration"
- Ensure the backups are enabled through the "Enable Backups" checkbox. If backups are not enabled, there will be no MySQL backups to review
- The setting for "Back up SQL Databases" will indicate where you will find the databases backed up:
Per Account Only: The backups are stored within the account backup archives.
Entire Data Directory: The entire MySQL data directory is backed up in a single archive.
Per Account and Entire Data Directory: Both of the above operations are performed separately. - The "Default Backup Directory" will show what directory holds the backups locally, and the option to "Retain Backups in the Default Backup Directory" will confirm that a local copy is retained when backups are run.
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