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diff --git a/doc/administration/backup.rst b/doc/administration/backup.rst index fb379bc..0643728 100644 --- a/doc/administration/backup.rst +++ b/doc/administration/backup.rst @@ -15,13 +15,19 @@ case data is lost due unforseen reasons. Backup ------ -The Fietsboek data lives in two places: Most of it is saved in the database, -while track images and other "big files" are saved in the data directory. +The Fietsboek data lives in two places: Track and account metadata is saved in +the database, while GPX files, images and other "big files" are saved in the +data directory. You should refer to the manual of your DBMS to see what the procedure for a backup is. Using the preferred way for your DBMS ensures that your backup represents a consistent state of the database. +.. note:: + + Check :doc:`maintenance-mode` to see how the maintenance mode can be + enabled, which should disable most database accesses during the process. + After backing up the database, you should back up the data directory with a tool of your choice, for example by using ``tar``, ``rsync`` or a proper backup tool like ``borg``: @@ -82,7 +88,7 @@ specific version: .. code:: bash - .venv/bin/pip install "fietsboek==vX.Y.Z" + .venv/bin/pip install "fietsboek==X.Y.Z" Next, we run the data migrations: |