Backup

Dabble DB includes two primary backup tools. The first is a downloadable ZIP file containing all of the data. The second is the ability to restore the database to various "snapshot" points from the last 30 days. Both are accessible from the Backup and history tab of the admin page, accessible to Admin users.

The administrator of a Database can download a ZIP file containing all of the data stored in the database.

Each category of entry (from each application) will be stored in a separate file in CSV (comma-separated values) format.

To download the backup file, go to Administration and click the Backup & History tab. Click the link beside Download ZIP archive to download the file to your computer.

The location of the backup file is permanent for each application and will not change. If you choose, you may set up a script (using whatever means you have available) to retrieve this file automatically on a scheduled basis.

The administrator can restore the database at any time to any “snapshot” point from the past 30 days. Snapshots are created regularly whenever data changes. On an active database, there may be several snapshots per day.

Snapshot calendar

The Backup & History tab shows all of the snapshot points available in the calendar. To restore to a particular point, select it, and then click Restore.

When you restore, all changes to the database that occurred since the snapshot point — in all applications — will be reverted.

Once you initiate the restoration process, the database will go into maintenance mode until the restore is complete. This may take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the size of the database.

The system will always add a snapshot for the state of your database as it was before you initiated a restore. However, this snapshot point will only appear in the calendar after a delay of up to several hours.