It is used to restore a website backup, return to an old version or recover lost data. It is quite simple to do the reloading process via Plesk Panel.
1. Go to "Backup Manager" for Restore
After logging in to Plesk Panel, "Tools & Settings" and then "Backup Manager" Click on the tab.
2. Select the desired backup
In the backup list, you will see the backups you received before. Select the backup file you want to restore.
3. Make Restore Options
When you click on the backup, you will see which data the backup contains. Here, you can only restore certain files or all data.
- Full Restore: If you want to restore all the backup, "Restore" You can click on the button (Click Install)
- Partial Restore: If you just want to restore certain data, "Partial Restore" You can choose ( Partial Restore) option.
4. Start Restore Transaction
To start the process according to the type of restore you choose "OK" Click on the button. The Plesk Panel will restore the backup you set to your system.
The backup restore process may take several minutes depending on the amount of data you choose. When the process is completed, your old data will be reloaded to the site.
Plesk Panel Backup Strategies
Backup is not only a process taken at a certain time, but it is a job that should be done regularly. A few strategies to get regular backups via Plesk Panel can be:
1. Automatic Backup Plan
You can plan the backup process in Plesk Panel automatically with certain time intervals. It is the best way to get automatic backup weekly or daily, avoid data loss.
2. Backup Storage Policy
Backups can become big files over time. You can periodically delete old backups to not consume backup disk space excessively or move to an external storage space.
3. Store backups in Different Locations
Instead of keeping your website backups only on the server, it is a good idea to store it in a different physical location or cloud-based storage. This way, you can easily access your backups when a malfunction occurs on the server.
Conclusion
Plesk Panel makes backup and restore operations extremely simple with user-friendly interface. Getting regular backup is the best measure to encounter data loss risk. With backup strategies, you can protect your website data from possible problems keeping secure.
You can make your web hosting management more efficient by making correct backup and restore transactions on the Plesk Panel.