Backup HowTo was created to make the small, vital habits behind a reliable backup easier to understand and put into practice. This site focuses on repeatable steps: make a copy, keep it separate and make sure it can be restored.
Publisher & editor
Jan is a Czech web developer, technology writer and trainer. He has worked in technology publishing, software and web development since 2001, and has published several practical books on Drupal and web creation.
Why this site exists
Backups are easy to postpone and difficult to improvise after something goes wrong. The goal is calm, useful guidance rather than product hype.
How guides are made
- Guides are based on hands-on experience, official product documentation and clearly stated assumptions.
- Security-sensitive steps are revisited when better practices become available.
- Older articles are retained as archive material and should show their update date where reviewed.
- Commercial relationships, if relevant, should be disclosed directly in the article.
Editorial standards
We aim to distinguish a documented fact from a recommendation. A guide should tell you what it covers, who wrote it, when it was reviewed and how to take the next safe step. Corrections are welcome.
Contact Backup HowTo
Found an outdated step, a mistake or a backup scenario worth covering? Email jan@polzer.cz. For professional background and other work, visit polzer.cz.