Media Wiki Backup Automation

External

• https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Backing_up_a_wiki

Internal

• MediaWiki Operations

Overview

This procedure produces a file that can then be used as part of the Restoring a Wiki into the Same or Newer MediaWiki Version procedures.

MediaWiki Server Backup Script

A backup script that introspects the mediawiki instance, performs a full backup (database, files, extensions, configuration) and produces a file that can be used restore the wiki:

mediawiki-backup

The script has in-line help, but essentially the backup is as simple as:

mediawiki-backup /var/www/mediawiki-1.35.0

Legacy Script

Reference kb.novaordis.com backup script (deprecated now):

backup-kb.novaordis.com

Set up Backup Automation

MediaWiki Native Installation | Set up Backup Automation