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diff --git a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md index aa587271113..a0e38067094 100644 --- a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md +++ b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md @@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ ## Create a backup of the GitLab system -Creates a backup archive of the database and all repositories. This archive will be saved in backup_path (see `config/gitlab.yml`). +A backup creates an archive file that contains the database, all repositories and all attachments. +This archive will be saved in backup_path (see `config/gitlab.yml`). The filename will be `[TIMESTAMP]_gitlab_backup.tar`. This timestamp can be used to restore an specific backup. @@ -45,6 +46,13 @@ Deleting tmp directories...[DONE] Deleting old backups... [SKIPPING] ``` +## Storing configuration files + +Please be informed that a backup does not store your configuration files. +If you use Omnibus-GitLab please see the [instructions in the readme to backup your configuration](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/blob/master/README.md#backup-and-restore-omnibus-gitlab-configuration). +If you have a cookbook installation there should be a copy of your configuration in Chef. +If you have a manual installation please consider backing up your gitlab.yml file and any ssl keys and certificates. + ## Restore a previously created backup ``` |