larieu
I realized now that in the process of recovery I forgot about the
/var/lib/mysql
I must stress that I didn't find mediawiki mysql database into /home/e-smith (with the other ones from "standard" sme install)
I think that in wiki should have in backup zone something about this "recovery case"
and what should be done in recover / backup process
You should have followed all the steps here
http://wiki.contribs.org/Backup_server_config#Manually_transferring_configuration_informationwhich includes the important command
signal-event pre-backup
This dumps all the mysql databases into a file which is included in the backup (or copied if using the list of standard folders), which is then used during the restore process to recreate all the mysql databases
Also I think in wiki should we have a section with backup / recover each contrib
How can I help / get help with this?
That is covered here
http://wiki.contribs.org/Backup_server_config#Backup_and_Restore_concepts.2C_issues_and_other_informationwhere it says
The sme backup & restore concept is that only data (users & ibays) and configuration (including all mysql dbs and custom templates) is backed up & restored. All contribs (ie installed as rpms) are not backed up and normal templates (which are installed by the system or add on contribs) are not backed up.
A restore is done to a fresh installation of sme server, and then contribs are reinstalled. As configuration data is restored, you should not need to setup those reinstalled contribs again.
If you use any add on contrib for backup purposes eg Affa or Dar2 or whatever, then after doing a fresh reinstall of the sme OS, the first thing you do is reinstall the backup contrib and do some basic configuration manually. Then you would restore using that contrib, then you can reinstall all other contribs etc.
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