Backup, Backup, Backup

You can set up the backup_migrate module to do it automatically.. nice

lol... The title should say it all.
Every once in a while we learn the lesson.. and every once in a while we reap the benefits of having good back ups.. Like I did today(6-7-09) when i totally messed up the buckeyelake site.   What should you back up?? Well,,,, The DATABASE is vital. The sites folder is important as well, but the Database is the big issue most of the time. It will help reduce the size of the backup file by clearing the cache first,, you don't need that part..
How do you make a backup? Login to your control panel, open the PHPmyadmin, and choose 'export'. When the new screen shows up,, You will see a select box someplace on the screen, click once on your database name to highlight it.. Then, Down at the bottom of the screen is a checkbox 'save as file' and then click 'go', when the box pops up, choose 'save'. that's it. Now you are covered.

If anyone needs help doing a backup, please ask me and I will walk you through it.
Same goes for restoring from a backup,, i am happy to help.