Maintenance

Overview

The Maintenance category provides essential tools for keeping your admin panel running smoothly and protecting your data. These modules help you create backups, restore data, and access helpful resources when you need assistance.

Regular maintenance is crucial for any web application. The tools in this category help you prevent data loss, recover from issues, and find answers to common questions. By using these features proactively, you can ensure your admin panel remains reliable and secure.

Modules in This Category

Backups

Create, manage, and restore system backups to protect your data from loss.

Key Features:

• Create manual backups on demand
• Schedule automatic backups
• Backup database and files separately or together
• Download backups for offline storage
• Restore from previous backups
• Configure backup retention and size limits

Use Cases:

• Regular data protection and disaster recovery
• Before making major system changes
• Creating snapshots before updates
• Migrating data to another server
• Recovering from accidental data deletion

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Help

Access documentation, guides, and support resources to help you use the admin panel effectively.

Key Features:

• User guides and tutorials
• Permission glossary and reference
• Common task instructions
• Troubleshooting guides
• Support contact information

Use Cases:

• Learning how to use new features
• Understanding permission requirements
• Finding solutions to common problems
• Getting help with specific tasks
• Accessing technical documentation

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Common Workflows

Regular Maintenance Routine

1. Review backup statistics to ensure backups are running
2. Create a manual backup before making changes
3. Download important backups for offline storage
4. Clean up old backups to free disk space
5. Test backup restoration periodically

Pre-Update Checklist

1. Create a full system backup (database + files)
2. Download the backup file
3. Verify backup was created successfully
4. Document current system state
5. Proceed with updates
6. Keep backup until update is verified stable

Disaster Recovery

1. Identify the most recent good backup
2. Download backup file if not already available
3. Stop any running processes
4. Restore from backup
5. Verify data integrity after restoration
6. Test critical functionality

Getting Help

1. Check the Help module for relevant documentation
2. Review the permission glossary if access issues occur
3. Consult troubleshooting guides for common problems
4. Check audit logs for recent changes
5. Contact support if issue persists

Best Practices

Backup Strategy

• Frequency: Create backups daily or before any major changes
• Retention: Keep at least 7-14 days of backups
• Offsite Storage: Download and store critical backups offsite
• Testing: Regularly test backup restoration to ensure backups work
• Automation: Enable automatic backups to ensure consistency

Backup Types

• Database Only: Quick backups for content changes (faster, smaller)
• Files Only: Backup uploaded media and configuration files
• Full Backup: Complete system backup including database and files (recommended before updates)

Storage Management

• Monitor backup disk usage regularly
• Set appropriate retention limits to prevent disk space issues
• Delete old backups that are no longer needed
• Compress backups to save storage space

Documentation Usage

• Bookmark frequently used help pages
• Share relevant documentation with team members
• Refer to permission glossary when setting up new users
• Keep documentation updated with your specific workflows

Related Modules

• Audit Logs: Track backup creation and restoration activities
• Settings: Configure backup storage locations and settings
• Security Settings: Ensure backups are protected and encrypted
• Permissions: Control who can create and restore backups

Important Notes

Backup Security

• Backups may contain sensitive data; store them securely
• Limit backup access to trusted administrators only
• Consider encrypting backups for additional security
• Never share backup files publicly

Restoration Warnings

• Restoring a backup will overwrite current data
• Always create a backup before restoring
• Test restorations in a staging environment when possible
• Verify data integrity after restoration

Help Resources

• Documentation is regularly updated with new features
• Check help pages for the most current information
• Contact support for issues not covered in documentation
• Provide feedback to improve documentation