InfinilOriginal post
Rank 6: Server
This might be a dumb question let's say I am hosting a lot of things on my VPS. So can't I just like copy the full root directory every week or so and then access the appwrite folder through it? Or I should follow proper backup method?
Summary
The user is asking if they can simply copy the full Appwrite directory as a backup instead of using the recommended method. They mention that they have done it a few times but find it to be a hassle. They also mention that they have weekly VPS backups. The suggestion is to make sure to test the recovery process to ensure it works. The user also asks if they need to backup the compose and env files. The TL;DR is that the user is asking about an alternative backup method for Appwrite and wonders if copying the full root directory is sufficient. The suggestion is to follow the proper backup method recommended by Appwrite.