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While messing around with the WordPress plugins, I noticed several for backups.  What a shame it would be to do all of this work and a server problem or a hacker cause it to all be lost. I always say to backup whatever you’re not willing to recreate.

I had assumed that my blog was automatically backed up by my web host, but after reading a few horror stories about web host issues, I decided to be safe and install my own backup system.   By the way, my web host states that they do periodic backups of my files and site, but that they are not guaranteed to work and that there is a fee to access them.

I did a little research on two of the more highly rated backups, WP-DB-Backup and DBC Backup.  After reading the info at KLKL I decided to go with DBC Backup.  But when I installed it, I got an message stating that it had not been tested with my version of WordPress.  Since I don’t really know what I’m doing yet, I decided to go with the other option, WP-DB-Backup.

It was really easy to install and the configuration settings were self explanatory.  It has options to save the backup to your host, your hard drive, or your email address.  To provide another place besides my host where the files reside,  I opted for my hard drive.  I still need to select a method for backing up my hard drive.

It also has an option to make the backup automatic so that you never have to think about it again.  Simply check the box for the backup interval you want; daily, weekly, etc.