Akeeba Backup 
Version
3.6.11 (last update on Jan 1, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
828
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
5 June 2007
Akeeba Backup has won the prestigious Administrator Only Extension J.O.S.C.A.R. Award at J and Beyond 2010. Download it for free to find out why.
Joomla! 2.5/3.0 only. We have older versions for Joomla! 1.5/1.6/1.7 on our site.
Features:
- It configures itself for optimal operation with your site. Just click on Configuration Wizard.
- One click backup.
- AJAX powered backup (site and database, database only, files only or incremental files only backup)
- The fastest native PHP backup engine.
- Choose between standard ZIP or highly efficient JPA archive format
- able to exclude specific files, folders
- able to exclude specific database tables or their contents
- Unattended backup mode (CRON job scheduling), fully compatible with Webcron.org
- Backup using any cellphone made after 2007 with a web browser using our exclusive "Lite Mode" (including the cheapest Nokia and Sony Ericsson models!)
- AJAX powered site restoration
- "Kickstart" restore: restore without unpacking backup
- Move your site between hosts without downloading/uploading anything (using the DirectFTP backup engine)
- Archives can be restored on any host. Useful for transferring your site between subdomains/hosts or even to/from your local testing server (XAMPP, WAMPServer, MAMP, Zend Server, etc).
and much much more!
Do not miss out the complimentary companion desktop software (Akeeba SiteDiff and Akeeba eXtract Wizard) which are available free of charge from our site. They make working with Akeeba Backup a breeze.
Note: The software is free of charge, its support is not. You need a valid subscription (starting at EUR 7.79) to request support. However, its documentation, the troubleshooting wizard and searching the forum is free.
*** IF YOU CAN'T FIND HOW TO ENABLE A FEATURE LISTED HERE, PLEASE READ THE (FREE) DOCUMENTATION! ***
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I can only imagine how hard it must be to write an extension like this, with all the possible hosting scenarios to take in to account, so I must comment...
Firstly, both the process and the instructions are clean and clear. Quite simple to follow.
I have just moved a 1.0.15 site from Windows hosting to Linux hosting, and the only issue I had was a stubborn resistance on the part of the installer to move on after the database had been populated. No problem, because once I tweaked the configuration.php file manually and deleted the installation directory, it all worked like a charm, far exceeding my expectations.
Thanks, I'd use it again any time. And it's free - I will donate right now.
Firstly, both the process and the instructions are clean and clear. Quite simple to follow.
I have just moved a 1.0.15 site from Windows hosting to Linux hosting, and the only issue I had was a stubborn resistance on the part of the installer to move on after the database had been populated. No problem, because once I tweaked the configuration.php file manually and deleted the installation directory, it all worked like a charm, far exceeding my expectations.
Thanks, I'd use it again any time. And it's free - I will donate right now.
Well I have only used this application twice , on two totally different servers,but each time worked almost flawlessly.
There appears to be some issue where images that have rollovers are losing the rollover image. If for example the original install was in a sub directory and the new install was on the root directory of the server.
Main image is there, but on rollover you get an 'x'. When looking into the code I see that the rollover image still had the call to the sub directory from the original install. This was easily fixed by just removing the sub directory from the rollover code.
Note: The rollover was setup using the JCE editor's Rollover function so this may have something to do with it.
Regardless saved me so much time and potential headaches.
Thank you for this great FREE application. I can not recommend it enough at this point.
There appears to be some issue where images that have rollovers are losing the rollover image. If for example the original install was in a sub directory and the new install was on the root directory of the server.
Main image is there, but on rollover you get an 'x'. When looking into the code I see that the rollover image still had the call to the sub directory from the original install. This was easily fixed by just removing the sub directory from the rollover code.
Note: The rollover was setup using the JCE editor's Rollover function so this may have something to do with it.
Regardless saved me so much time and potential headaches.
Thank you for this great FREE application. I can not recommend it enough at this point.
WOW!!! It couldn't be easier. I use it on 8 sites, so far.
I develop new sites for clients on my "sandbox" site then use JoomlaPack to back it all up and then deploy it to the new site using the inbuilt installer. It is also then in place on the new sites to easily do regular backups.
It's got to be one of the simplest components to install and use. Thank you!
I develop new sites for clients on my "sandbox" site then use JoomlaPack to back it all up and then deploy it to the new site using the inbuilt installer. It is also then in place on the new sites to easily do regular backups.
It's got to be one of the simplest components to install and use. Thank you!
This add on for Joomla is hands down the best backup program! To top that all off it's FREE! I have used this and only this because the functionality of this is just so easy! The user doesn't even have to have much knowledge of much to use and believe I know what I'm doing and THIS makes my life SO much easier.
Ever have a 'opps' moment when you were working your site? Well worry no more.. this one has it all!
Ever have a 'opps' moment when you were working your site? Well worry no more.. this one has it all!
I installed JoomlaPack 1.1.1. which did not work correctly, giving an error message from the start. However, the support forum moderator was very helpful, giving me a new file a "development snapshot release, functionally equivalent to 1.2a2". This installed perfectly and worked correctly on the first try. So far the component is a winner and the support team is one of the best I have come across so far.
Absolutely superb! This is very impressive. Simple to use, installs with no problems and it just works. What more could you want?
Hopefully one day I'll make some money out of my site and I will definitely be back to donate to this excellent work.
Thank you for all your hard work!!!!
Hopefully one day I'll make some money out of my site and I will definitely be back to donate to this excellent work.
Thank you for all your hard work!!!!
I have to admit, it's a great idea and probably still the best component for this task.
However - it just didn't work and that's what makes it only 'fair'.
In the restore process I get an AJAX error - Cannot evaluate content "Content of the Joomla offline page".
I searched the forum where this issue was discussed several times but no solution was provided except the manual restore process.
But even worse, when I tried the manual restore solution I found that only the DB structure was backed up but not the content!
So try if it works for you first! Don't rely on this and make a manual backup anyway!
However - it just didn't work and that's what makes it only 'fair'.
In the restore process I get an AJAX error - Cannot evaluate content "Content of the Joomla offline page".
I searched the forum where this issue was discussed several times but no solution was provided except the manual restore process.
But even worse, when I tried the manual restore solution I found that only the DB structure was backed up but not the content!
So try if it works for you first! Don't rely on this and make a manual backup anyway!
Owner's reply
Have you tried the JoomlaPack 1.2a2?
This component is very, very useful. In just a few clicks you have your site completely as back-up.
I didn't even need a manual!
I didn't even need a manual!
I tried some tools to backup and give up. So, when I found out JoomlaPack, my problems with Joomla backup installations is over. I install in all my Joomla instalations.
Easy Install, works flawless. Backing up of Website - EASY. Backing up of DB - EASY. I love those one click solutions. The fact that you can define the path where you want to backup to is awesome. I had been looking for quite some time for a similar Component but this one absolutely get`s my vote and a Excellent Rating. THX for building this component guys. It makes it so much easier to work with joomla for us!
PROS: This works better than anything available, commercial or otherwise. For you folks struggling to get your XAMPP created Web site onto a remote server, this is your ticket to Easy Street! The backend control panel is minimalistic and to the point, which is the way it should be. Be sure to download the latest PDF manual - the step-by-step instructions are only necessary the first few times you use JoomlaPack.
While JoomlaCloner is decent enough, it fell short horribly when I wanted to 'clone' a client's locally created site - it could not configure the new SQL database properly. I resigned myself to either dragging modified CSS and PHP files from the local server to the FTP server, or creating the site from scratch on the remote server.
CONS: The ONLY feature I miss is the ability to exclude individual files and components from the backup process. If the developer includes this in a future version, JoomlaPack would be complete!
While JoomlaCloner is decent enough, it fell short horribly when I wanted to 'clone' a client's locally created site - it could not configure the new SQL database properly. I resigned myself to either dragging modified CSS and PHP files from the local server to the FTP server, or creating the site from scratch on the remote server.
CONS: The ONLY feature I miss is the ability to exclude individual files and components from the backup process. If the developer includes this in a future version, JoomlaPack would be complete!
Owner's reply
Please request those features on the feature request board where they will receive more attention.
Installed flawlessly. Works flawlessly -- I have been able to back up my site and restore it to an entirely different host. I needed this so bad and here it is. It makes a .zip file of all the files and directories and includes the DB backup and an installer. You can also do just a SQL backup of your database. I have a pretty big site and this works fast. Did I say I love this. Great work guys!
Today this is the primary backup solution for all Joomla versions and site owners I believe.
The latest version is something all Joomla site owner need at their hand and this backup now works like a charm!
Easy to understand, set up and use!
One of Joomla "must have".
Thank you thank you Joomlapack team that bring this for us this outstanding component for the whole Joomla community!
5 stars.
The latest version is something all Joomla site owner need at their hand and this backup now works like a charm!
Easy to understand, set up and use!
One of Joomla "must have".
Thank you thank you Joomlapack team that bring this for us this outstanding component for the whole Joomla community!
5 stars.
I have just installed and tested this component, on joomla 1.5.2 with Community Builder 1.1 and Fireboard 1.0.4 installed with a few significant hacks applied, the included installer works like a charm. This way I can make a stock install with all the components I need in minutes instead of hours.
No problems at all, that I can see. Totally golden pimp work!
Thanks so much for a simple effective way to backup my whole configuration, this will save me time beyond measure!
I cannot effuse vehemently enough!
No problems at all, that I can see. Totally golden pimp work!
Thanks so much for a simple effective way to backup my whole configuration, this will save me time beyond measure!
I cannot effuse vehemently enough!
This is one of those extensions that, when you see how well it works, and what it can do for you, it just seems like it should be part of the Joomla core features.
The admin panel has a great layout. There's clear documentation for how to use this extension, and best of all, if you get stuck, the support in their forum is quick and very helpful.
I highly recommend this extension, as it can bring great peace of mind for any Joomla site you've built.
And it's well worth donating money to as well!
The admin panel has a great layout. There's clear documentation for how to use this extension, and best of all, if you get stuck, the support in their forum is quick and very helpful.
I highly recommend this extension, as it can bring great peace of mind for any Joomla site you've built.
And it's well worth donating money to as well!
I would have to say that of all the tools that I have downloaded and installed that this one is at the top of my list for timesavers and ease of use!
I have a test site in a sub-domain and need to keep the configuration as close as possible. Well now I can have them exactly the same!
I downloaded the tool yesterday and installed it and performed a backup (really simple). This morning from work I deleted all files in the subdomain and moved the backup file into the subdomain and unzipped it. All that was left to do was access the site from a browser and change permissions on a few directories. Just a few basic screens with basic information to supply and... VIOLA!!!
An exact clone of my main site. This is awesome!!!!!!!
I have a test site in a sub-domain and need to keep the configuration as close as possible. Well now I can have them exactly the same!
I downloaded the tool yesterday and installed it and performed a backup (really simple). This morning from work I deleted all files in the subdomain and moved the backup file into the subdomain and unzipped it. All that was left to do was access the site from a browser and change permissions on a few directories. Just a few basic screens with basic information to supply and... VIOLA!!!
An exact clone of my main site. This is awesome!!!!!!!
This is one of the most practical, well thought out, simple to use components I have EVER installed. Kudos to the developers.
Combine this with M.A.M.P. and you have an extremely easy way to develop a site locally on your computer then upload when its done.
Combine this with M.A.M.P. and you have an extremely easy way to develop a site locally on your computer then upload when its done.
As a Joomla solution this is the best I have ever used. I have used many and they get a bit complicated and robust but most importantly they dont always work.
Joomlapack worked from the word GO... I even used it on a joomla 1.0.12 installation and it was 100% fine!
To top it all I moved some sites from MySQL 4 to MySQL 5 and worked every time first time without a problem.
THANK YOU to the DEVELOPERS! AWESOME COMPONENT and MUST HAVE for EVERYBODY!
Joomlapack worked from the word GO... I even used it on a joomla 1.0.12 installation and it was 100% fine!
To top it all I moved some sites from MySQL 4 to MySQL 5 and worked every time first time without a problem.
THANK YOU to the DEVELOPERS! AWESOME COMPONENT and MUST HAVE for EVERYBODY!
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