6. Restoring to a New Website from a DNN Backup

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to use the DNNBackup Module by Evotiva.

This module allows you to backup a DotNetNuke installation and restore it over the top of an existing installation or to another remote server.

It can be used for cloning, copying, moving or archival. This is a very useful module for moving from a local development server to a live deployment server. The module will also work on any ISP, including shared servers such as GoDaddy, WebHost4Life, DiscountASP and PowerDNN.

Backups can be set to run on a schedule and they can also be automatically saved to remote locations such as an FTP server, Amazon S3 or Rackspace CloudFiles.

When restoring a DotNetNuke site, DNNBackup can restore a site from scratch. It does not require DotNetNuke to be running in order to rebuild the site. A user-friendly wizard guides you through how to restore your website.

This video contains:

• Accessing the new website from a browser
• How to load the Evotiva DNNBackup Restore Wizard
• How to test the file/folder permissions before website restore
• Adding and testing your DNNBackup license key
• Choosing your restore operation
• Configuring and testing the database connection information
• Selecting the database restore file
• Configuring the database restore settings and executing the restore operation
• How to set a proper main Portal Alias and/or set safe Host Settings
• Explanation of portal alias and how to change it to match the new portal address
• How to apply the recommended safe host settings