FileWave Server Pre-Upgrade Backup

What

FileWave 14 and later create an automatic pre-upgrade backup of the database and key configuration files before the FileWave Server upgrade continues.

When/Why

This backup helps with recovery if an upgrade fails. It includes the database, required configuration files, and certificates. It does not back up Filesets or payload content, so it should not be treated as a complete server backup.

Keep a separate off-server backup of your FileWave installation, updated at least weekly. The automatic pre-upgrade backup is useful, but it is not a substitute for a full server backup. A disk failure without a current backup can require a rebuild and device re-enrollment.

How

The pre-upgrade backup runs automatically during the upgrade. You can find the generated backup files here:

/usr/local/filewave/fwxserver/Data Folder/backups

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