[Mediawiki-l] backup formats

[MHart]

I would second that - a SQL dump is best. I've restored a newer SQL dump to 
an older database version by directly modifying the SQL.

- MHart


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rusel DeMaria" <demaria at demaria.com>
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Subject: [Mediawiki-l] backup formats


> My mediawiki is hosted by my domain host, and they offer a backup service.
> However, I'm not sure what format to use to backup the database so that it
> can be easily restored. They offer several. Any suggestions?
>
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> Thanks
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