eBackup - Settings Help

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With this function it's possible to define the settings for a manual backup. The values defined in this function are taken place as well as presetting for scheduled backup jobs.

Toolbar Icons (Funktionen):

	By clicking this button the function to view the directory of all SQL Dump Files will be activated. This overview shows all contained SQL Dump Files and is divided in categories. Additional it's possible to manage the SQL Dump Files on a remote FTP server.
	By clicking this button the function for a manually started backup will be activated. In this function it's possible to select tables they should include in the backup. Additional there are some maintenance actions fort he tables available. More information's about this functionality are available in this dialog.
	By clicking this button the function for the administration of the scheduled jobs will be activated. With this function it's possible to create, edit or delete schedule backup jobs. Further information is available in this function dialog by clicking the Help button.
	By clicking this button the function for viewing the log of the scheduled backup jobs will be activated. This view gives an overview of all activities created by the scheduled backup jobs. Possible errors are apparent here.

Toolbar Icons (Aktionen):

By clicking this button the action for saving the settings for a manual backup will be accomplished. These parameters are also used as default parameters for scheduled backup jobs.

Eingabefelder:

Table Structure
This check box activates the table structure definition in the SQL Dump files for each table. If this check box is disabled only INSERT's are in the SQL Dump file.
With 'DROP TABLE'
Is this check box activated the "DROP TABLE IF EXISTS" statement is inserted into the SQL Dump files. This option deletes first the table definition and all data in the table. The next SQL statement creates a new table structure. This option will have only effect if the option "Table Structure" is enabled.
With 'IF NOT EXISTS'
Is this check box is activated the SQL statement "IF NOT EXISTS" is inserted into the SQL Dump file statement "CREATE TABLE". This option checks the availability of a table structure. Is this table structure still valid no action will be done. Otherwise the table structure will be created.
Add AUTO_INCREMENT-Value
Is this check box activated the statement "AUTO_INCREMENT" with the actual value will be attached to the table structure information's. If there is no field with the option "AUTO_INCREMENT" defined a value of 0 will be added.
Complete 'INSERT's
Is this check box activated the "INSERT" statements gets full information. This option can be increase the performance by restoring tables.
Compress as gzip
Is this check box activated the SQL Dump file will be compressed in gz-format. The gz-format compresses the file in the same way like the zip-format. By activating this option the "eMail for transfer" and "FTP transfer" option is activated.
MySQL Export-Compatibility
This selection box gives the ability to select the compatibility of the SQL statements in the SQL Dump files. It's important for restoring the backup on older versions of MySQL Server.
Comment/Settings Dialog
Is this check box activated a dialog with the default settings will be shown before the manually backup is started. In this dialog it's possible to change the settings for the actual manually started backup job. Additional a comment can be inserted which is implemented in the SQL Header Information.
Only environment tables (jos_)
Is this check box activated only tables will be shown that were uses by the system. All other tables are filtered out. This option is also valid for the selection of tables in the scheduled backup jobs.
Max. Script Runtime (sec)
This input box defines the maximum script runtime for eBackup. Providers have defined a maximum execution time for PHP scripts and with this value it's possible to protect eBackup against this defined timeout. After the time is reached eBackup reloads the script and starts at the last position of backup. This value should 5 second lesser then the value defined by the provider.
Delay for next session (ms)
This input box defines the time for waiting to reload the next backup session. With this value it would be ensured that the browser recognizes the automatic forwarding. This option is in relation to the value of the "Max. Script Runtime (sec)" value.
eMail Address for transfer
This input box defines the eMail Address for transferring after successful created backup the SQL Dump file. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated. For the transfer of the SQL Dump file via eMail enough memory in the PHP session is necessary otherwise the transfer will aborted
FTP Server
This input box defines the FTP Server for transferring the SQL Dump file after successful creation. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated. If the field is empty nothing will transferred.
FTP User
This input box defines the UserID for the account on the FTP Server. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated.
FTP Port
This input box defines the communication port with the FTP Server. For the most FTP Server the value of 21 is ok otherwise the script is not able to communicate with the FTP Server. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated.
FTP Passiv
Is this check box activated the FTP protocol is initiated as passive. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated.
FTP Password
This input box defines the password for the authentification on the FTP Server. The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated.
FTP Server Path
This input box defines the path for storing the SQL Dump files. The path definition should have no trailing salshes "/".The option is only valid when the option "Compresses as gzip" is activated.