Moreover, a backup is only as good as the ability to restore it. As such, any data backup strategy should include plans to test existing backups to ensure that the backups are usable. If it becomes necessary to restore data, regular testing of backups helps ensure that it will be possible to do so.
Note that an event-based change to the components necessitates a backup '''before''' and '''after''' the change. Event-based changes include events such as:
* upgrading any software on the server* importing data and/or Data Entry Forms* changing SQL views in the database. Following is a list of {{IMSMANG}} components that should be backed up.
*{{IMSMANG}} database
*Attachments
*Templates
*Translation
Note that an event-based change to the components necessitates a backup. Event-based changes include events such as:
* Before upgrading software
* Before importing data
* After importing Data Entry Forms
* After changing SQL views in the database
===Backing Up the {{IMSMANG}} Database===__NOEDITSECTION__