Web Hosting Features: Backup and Restore

One of the worst nightmares for web administrators and website owners is server failure; whether it is because of a power outage or a hardware malfunction (or even a natural disaster), having to deal with server failure can be a complicated issue. This is why most hosting companies now offer comprehensive backup and restore functionalities as part of their service plans.

Automated backup is a beneficial feature to have, but you need to download and store backup files remotely on a regular basis. In the event of a catastrophic disaster, your in-house backup files may not be accessible. Download backup files at least once every couple of days and make copies of them when necessary.

Aside from complete backup of your entire UK web hosting account – which usually results in a large set of backup files to maintain – you can also backup your site on its own. Most blogging platforms now have backup features integrated as well, while database management tools and third-party add-ons allow you to complete backup-related tasks easily.

Restoring should be as easy as making backups as well. Check if your web hosting company maintains their own server and ask if you can send them an optical disk for restore purposes.