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How to Backup a Joomla 2.5 Site

January 14, 2011 | Written by Nick Savov

This tutorial will take you step by step how to backup your Joomla 2.5 installation using Akeeba Backup.

Download Akeeba Backup

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Download Akeeba backup from here.

 

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Download now.

Install Akeeba Backup

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Extensions >> Extension Manager

 

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Browse >> com_akeeba >> Upload & Install

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Success!

Backup

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Components >> Akeeba Backup

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The general settings are fine and there is no need for any modification unless you are trying to do something more advanced.

Backup Now.

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Fill in information appropriately. Then Backup Now!

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Patiently wait for completion. Do not exit this screen until finished.

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Success!


 

Comments  

 
#1 Tatjana 2011-10-04 05:39
Error!
Got a message:

JFolder::create : Infinite loop detected
Warning: Failed to move file!

Please help - how to backup my site?!
Thanks
 
 
#2 iowawebco 2011-10-04 09:48
Hi and welcome, Tatjana!

Checkout:
akeebabackup.com/.../0.html

Kind regards,
Nick
 
 
#3 Spider 2011-10-08 17:22
Great simple tutorial... I can't afford to renew my membership to OSTraining... it was a very useful year that I had!
 
 
#4 iowawebco 2011-10-09 15:05
Hi Spider,

I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial and that you found great use in our training! :)

I've gone ahead and given you two more months of training as a gift from us :) Hopefully that will helps! :)

Kind regards,
Nick
 

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