Getting started
3 articlesGetting started with SL Migrations
An introduction to the plugin and how to create your first backup package.
Quick Start - End-to-end Backup and Restore
The full workflow from creating a backup to a successful restore on a new server.
Changelog
All notable changes to the SL Migrations plugin are recorded here.
Creating & managing backup packages
2 articlesRestore & install
11 articlesRecovery Point - Quick restore when the site breaks
Bookmark a backup as an emergency restore point and restore in one click.
Import Install - Restore onto a running WordPress site
Restore an archive into an existing WordPress site without uploading the installer.
Overwrite Install - Overwrite the current site
Delete the whole running site and restore from a backup.
Classic Install - The basic 4-step restore
The classic install workflow, the most familiar and simplest.
Database Install - Restore the database only
Restore only the database from a backup, leaving the current site files untouched.
Two-Part Install - For large sites
Split extraction and database import into two separate phases to handle large sites.
Restore WordPress from a backup
An overview of the restore options and how to choose the right mode.
Migrate WordPress to a new server
The workflow for moving a whole site to a new host with a DNS cutover.
Fixing a Recovery Install that will not launch
The recovery URL will not open or the installer crashes.
Fixing Import Install upload failures
The archive upload fails or the import will not run.
Files to remove after installing
The files the installer leaves behind - they must be removed for security.
Troubleshooting
9 articlesFixing Permission Denied errors
A build or restore fails with Permission Denied - how to handle it.
Fixing Database Write errors
The database build phase or restore step 2 reports a write error.
Fixing File I/O errors during Build
The build is slow or fails with I/O errors.
Fixing Zip Format errors
The archive has a format error or cannot be extracted.
Fixing Timeouts during Build / Restore
The server times out - the build or installer stops midway.
Fixing Dependency Check errors
The scanner reports a missing PHP extension or function.
Fixing Schedule Build Failures
The backup schedule does not run, or runs and then fails silently.
Builds Getting Stuck at a Certain Point
Progress stops midway and does not advance.
Scanner Warnings and Errors - How to Handle Them
Explains the scanner's warnings and when they can be ignored.
Advanced configuration
7 articlesManaging server resources (CPU / RAM / Disk)
Tune the server so builds and restores do not cause downtime.
The Different Zip Engines
Compare ZipArchive / DupArchive / Shell Zip and choose the right engine.
DAF Files & DupArchive Extraction Tool
The .daf format: its structure, how the installer extracts it, and a note on command-line tools.
Turn off Email Summary
The plugin sends a periodic summary email - how to turn it off.
Multisite Support
How the plugin handles WordPress Multisite (network).
Set up Amazon S3 Storage
Connect the plugin to Amazon S3 to store backups.
Amazon S3 - IAM Policy
A minimum-permission policy for the IAM user used with the plugin.