backup

Create a backup of your Zodula data files.

Usage

nailgun backup

Description

The backup command creates a timestamped backup of your .zodula_data directory. This is useful for preserving your database and configuration before making changes.

What It Does

1. Checks for the .zodula_data directory
2. Creates a .zodula_backup directory if it doesn't exist
3. Creates a timestamped ZIP backup
4. Shows backup information and size
5. Lists existing backups

Backup Location

Backups are stored in:

.zodula_backup/
├── zodula-backup-2023-12-21T10-30-45-123Z.zip
├── zodula-backup-2023-12-20T15-20-30-456Z.zip
└── ...

Example Output

$ nailgun backup

✓ Creating backup...
✓ Backup created successfully: zodula-backup-2023-12-21T10-30-45-123Z.zip
📁 Location: /path/to/.zodula_backup/zodula-backup-2023-12-21T10-30-45-123Z.zip
📊 Size: 15.23 MB

📋 Existing backups (3 total):
  1. zodula-backup-2023-12-21T10-30-45-123Z.zip (15.23 MB, 2023-12-21)
  2. zodula-backup-2023-12-20T15-20-30-456Z.zip (12.45 MB, 2023-12-20)
  3. zodula-backup-2023-12-19T09-15-20-789Z.zip (11.87 MB, 2023-12-19)

When to Use

Create backups before:

• Running migrations
• Making major changes
• Updating Zodula
• Deploying to production
• Experimenting with new features

Backup Contents

The backup includes:

• Database files
• Configuration files
• User data
• Application state
• All .zodula_data contents

Important Notes

• Backups are created as ZIP files
• Each backup is timestamped
• Existing backup files are excluded from new backups
• The command will exit after completion

Tips

• Create regular backups before major changes
• Store backups in a safe location
• Test backup restoration periodically
• Consider automated backup schedules
• Keep multiple backup versions

Troubleshooting

If backup fails:

• Check disk space availability
• Ensure write permissions to the directory
• Verify the .zodula_data directory exists
• Check for any file locks