By archer007 on

What is the best way to backup/clone a Drupal site? I have simply been dumping the SQL and copying the filesystem, and it has been working out for me. However, it does seem inefficient. Do I have to copy the SQL only unless I add a theme or module, or is a full filesystem and SQL copy necessary for every backup?

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ultimateboy commented

In regards to your second question, as long as you are not adding modules, or changing your theme, there is no need to continually backup the filesystem. That being said, it can never hurt ;)

All you really need to backup on a regular basis is your database. You might give the Backup and Migrate module a shot. It should simplify your database backups.

Hope this helps.

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