Update to v14 SP2 Problems

[stevens]

So I have just attempted to update v14 to SP2. I made a backup and stored this in the default location on the server (C:\ProgramData\3CX\Instance1\Data\Backups) I then ran the uninstall wizard and then re-installed 3CX v14 SP2, however once i logged in, all the backups files had been deleted... WHY? How i can restore this backup with out having to reconfigure my system.

I find it irritating that the system requires you to make a backup to install SP2, however the default location of backups are deleted during this process??

 

[AlexanderHanna]

Yes, your backups will be deleted as you are removing the 3CX install folders and files where the backup path is also located. What I have always done with my installs is to change the default backup path to one that is outside of the 3CX install folders. This way, if I had to uninstall and then reinstall, I would just point the backup path to where I have my backup files.

A better way for 3CX to do this is to not set the default backup path but allow you to enter one the very first time you do a backup. I see this as a design flaw.

Hope you have a previous backup of your system somewhere.

Alexander

 

[stevens]

Yeah I have come to the realization that my previous backup file is gone. I do however have a backup file from when I went to 12.5 > 14. However now trying to restore this I am getting "The request failed with HTTP status 404: Not Found". Found previous forums regarding this, so trying to implement these fixes.

I should of just left it alone!

 

[AlexanderHanna]

A next thing I do is to copy the backup file to a compete different machine every once in a while just in case the PBX box fails and it is no longer accessible. This way, I can get my standby backup machine, and restore using the backup. Has saved me on two occasions!

All the best.

 

[Allen_Miller]

A next thing I do is to copy the backup file to a compete different machine every once in a while

All the best.

We always backup locally and offsite or offmachine. If you only have one backup - you aren't safe - as you know.

Allen