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<h1 id="backing-things-up">Backing Things Up</h1>
<div class="admonition note">
<p class="admonition-title">Note</p>
<p>To back up 99% of your configuration, back up at least the <code>/data/config</code> folder.
Database definitions can change between releases, so the safest method is to restore backups using the <strong>same app version</strong> they were taken from, then upgrade incrementally.</p>
</div>
<hr />
<h2 id="what-to-back-up">What to Back Up</h2>
<p>There are four key artifacts you can use to back up your NetAlertX configuration:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>File</th>
<th>Description</th>
<th>Limitations</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><code>/db/app.db</code></td>
<td>The application database</td>
<td>Might be in an uncommitted state or corrupted</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>/config/app.conf</code></td>
<td>Configuration file</td>
<td>Can be overridden using the <a href="https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/dockerfiles#docker-environment-variables"><code>APP_CONF_OVERRIDE</code></a> variable</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>/config/devices.csv</code></td>
<td>CSV file containing device data</td>
<td>Does not include historical data</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>/config/workflows.json</code></td>
<td>JSON file containing your workflows</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<h2 id="where-the-data-lives">Where the Data Lives</h2>
<p>Understanding where your data is stored helps you plan your backup strategy.</p>
<h3 id="core-configuration">Core Configuration</h3>
<p>Stored in <code>/data/config/app.conf</code>.
This includes settings for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Notifications</li>
<li>Scanning</li>
<li>Scheduled maintenance</li>
<li>UI preferences</li>
</ul>
<p>(See <a href="../SETTINGS_SYSTEM/">Settings System</a> for details.)</p>
<h3 id="device-data">Device Data</h3>
<p>Stored in <code>/data/config/devices_&lt;timestamp&gt;.csv</code> or <code>/data/config/devices.csv</code>, created by the <a href="https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup">CSV Backup <code>CSVBCKP</code> Plugin</a>.
Contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>Device names, icons, and categories</li>
<li>Network configuration</li>
<li>Custom properties</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="historical-data">Historical Data</h3>
<p>Stored in <code>/data/db/app.db</code> (see <a href="../DATABASE/">Database Overview</a>).
Contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>Plugin data and historical entries</li>
<li>Event and notification history</li>
<li>Device presence history</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="backup-strategies">Backup Strategies</h2>
<p>The safest approach is to back up <strong>both</strong> the <code>/db</code> and <code>/config</code> folders regularly. Tools like <a href="https://github.com/kopia/kopia">Kopia</a> make this simple and efficient.</p>
<p>If you can only keep a few files, prioritize:</p>
<ol>
<li>The latest <code>devices_&lt;timestamp&gt;.csv</code> or <code>devices.csv</code></li>
<li><code>app.conf</code></li>
<li><code>workflows.json</code></li>
</ol>
<p>You can also download the <code>app.conf</code> and <code>devices.csv</code> files from the <strong>Maintenance</strong> section:</p>
<p><img alt="Backup and Restore Section in Maintenance" src="../img/BACKUPS/Maintenance_Backup_Restore.png" /></p>
<hr />
<h2 id="scenario-1-full-backup-and-restore">Scenario 1: Full Backup and Restore</h2>
<p><strong>Goal:</strong> Full recovery of your configuration and data.</p>
<h3 id="what-to-back-up_1">💾 What to Back Up</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>/data/db/app.db</code> (uncorrupted)</li>
<li><code>/data/config/app.conf</code></li>
<li><code>/data/config/workflows.json</code></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="how-to-restore">📥 How to Restore</h3>
<p>Map these files into your container as described in the <a href="../DOCKER_INSTALLATION/">Setup documentation</a>.</p>
<hr />
<h2 id="scenario-2-corrupted-database">Scenario 2: Corrupted Database</h2>
<p><strong>Goal:</strong> Recover configuration and device data when the database is lost or corrupted.</p>
<h3 id="what-to-back-up_2">💾 What to Back Up</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>/data/config/app.conf</code></li>
<li><code>/data/config/workflows.json</code></li>
<li><code>/data/config/devices_&lt;timestamp&gt;.csv</code> (rename to <code>devices.csv</code> during restore)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="how-to-restore_1">📥 How to Restore</h3>
<ol>
<li>Copy <code>app.conf</code> and <code>workflows.json</code> into <code>/data/config/</code></li>
<li>Rename and place <code>devices_&lt;timestamp&gt;.csv</code> → <code>/data/config/devices.csv</code></li>
<li>Restore via the <strong>Maintenance</strong> section under <em>Devices → Bulk Editing</em></li>
</ol>
<p>This recovers nearly all configuration, workflows, and device metadata.</p>
<hr />
<h2 id="docker-based-backup-and-restore">Docker-Based Backup and Restore</h2>
<p>For users running NetAlertX via Docker, you can back up or restore directly from your host system — a convenient and scriptable option.</p>
<h3 id="full-backup-file-level">Full Backup (File-Level)</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Stop the container:</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker stop netalertx</code></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Create a compressed archive</strong> of your configuration and database volumes:</li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker run --rm -v local_path/config:/config -v local_path/db:/db alpine tar -cz /config /db &gt; netalertx-backup.tar.gz</code></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Restart the container:</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker start netalertx</code></p>
<h3 id="restore-from-backup">Restore from Backup</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Stop the container:</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker stop netalertx</code></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Restore from your backup file:</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker run --rm -i -v local_path/config:/config -v local_path/db:/db alpine tar -C / -xz &lt; netalertx-backup.tar.gz</code></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Restart the container:</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><code>bash
docker start netalertx</code></p>
<blockquote>
<p>This approach uses a temporary, minimal <code>alpine</code> container to access Docker-managed volumes. The <code>tar</code> command creates or extracts an archive directly from your host’s filesystem, making it fast, clean, and reliable for both automation and manual recovery.</p>
</blockquote>
<hr />
<h2 id="summary">Summary</h2>
<ul>
<li>Back up <code>/data/config</code> for configuration and devices; <code>/data/db</code> for history</li>
<li>Keep regular backups, especially before upgrades</li>
<li>For Docker setups, use the lightweight <code>alpine</code>-based backup method for consistency and portability</li>
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