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diff --git a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md index 855f437cd73..10f5ab3370d 100644 --- a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md +++ b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ An application data backup creates an archive file that contains the database, all repositories and all attachments. -You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version** of GitLab on which -it was created. The best way to migrate your repositories from one server to -another is through backup restore. +You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version and type (CE/EE)** +of GitLab on which it was created. The best way to migrate your repositories +from one server to another is through backup restore. ## Backup @@ -270,6 +270,15 @@ For installations from source: remote_directory: 'gitlab_backups' ``` +### Specifying a custom directory for backups + +If you want to group your backups you can pass a `DIRECTORY` environment variable: + +``` +sudo gitlab-rake gitlab:backup:create DIRECTORY=daily +sudo gitlab-rake gitlab:backup:create DIRECTORY=weekly +``` + ### Backup archive permissions The backup archives created by GitLab (`1393513186_2014_02_27_gitlab_backup.tar`) @@ -369,8 +378,8 @@ The [restore prerequisites section](#restore-prerequisites) includes crucial information. Make sure to read and test the whole restore process at least once before attempting to perform it in a production environment. -You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version** of GitLab that -you created it on, for example 9.1.0. +You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version and type (CE/EE)** of +GitLab that you created it on, for example CE 9.1.0. ### Restore prerequisites @@ -441,8 +450,8 @@ Deleting tmp directories...[DONE] This procedure assumes that: -- You have installed the **exact same version** of GitLab Omnibus with which the - backup was created. +- You have installed the **exact same version and type (CE/EE)** of GitLab + Omnibus with which the backup was created. - You have run `sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure` at least once. - GitLab is running. If not, start it using `sudo gitlab-ctl start`. |