SayPro Back up all systems before applying updates.

✅ SayPro System Backup Procedure – Pre-Update Protocol

Before applying any updates or changes to SayPro systems—including CMS platforms, mobile apps, plugins, and custom applications—it is essential to perform a full backup of all relevant environments. This protects against potential data loss, update failure, or system misconfiguration.

🔹 Purpose of Backup Before Updates

• Prevent permanent loss of data in case the update process fails or corrupts files.
• Allow full system restoration to the pre-update state.
• Ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.
• Maintain version control and auditability for compliance purposes.

🔹 Systems to Be Backed Up

1. SayPro Public Website
2. SayPro Admin Dashboard
3. SayPro eLearning Portal
4. SayPro Mobile Applications (Android and iOS)
5. SayPro API Endpoints and Middleware
6. SayPro CMS (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Drupal)
7. SayPro Custom Applications and Plugins
8. SayPro Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

🔹 Backup Components

• Website and App Files: Themes, plugins, core CMS files, media assets, configuration files.
• Databases: All relational and non-relational data stores.
• Server Configurations: Nginx/Apache settings, .env files, cron jobs, firewalls.
• SSL Certificates and Keys
• Email Configuration Files
• Logs and Scan Reports (pre-update)

🔹 Backup Tools and Methods

• Cloud Backup Services: AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Backup.
• Server-Level Backup Tools: cPanel Backup, rsync, WHM, Plesk, or cron-based scripts.
• Database Backup Tools: phpMyAdmin, mysqldump, pg_dump, MongoDB tools.
• Mobile Source Code Repos: GitHub/GitLab snapshots before code merging or deployment.

🔹 Steps to Perform Full Backup

1. Notify Internal Teams (15–30 minutes before downtime, if applicable).
2. Freeze User Activity if necessary to prevent live data changes during backup.
3. Export and Save Database Snapshots.
4. Zip and Archive Web Root Files and App Directories.
5. Backup API and Configuration Files.
6. Log Backup Activity in SayPro Backup Tracker.
7. Verify Backup Integrity.
8. Upload Copies to 3 Locations:
   • Local encrypted drive/server
   • SayPro cloud storage
   • External backup service (if applicable)

🔹 Post-Backup Confirmation

• ✅ Record successful backups in the SayPro Digital Backup Certificate.
• ✅ Include backup time, file size, integrity hash (e.g., SHA-256), and location.
• ✅ Submit to SayPro Websites & Apps Office and SayPro Marketing Royalty for sign-off.

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