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Implement Backup Functionality #3

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opened 2026-09-14 19:03:02 -03:00 by the_minisip · 4 comments
the_minisip commented 2026-09-14 19:03:02 -03:00
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Need to setup a script that will execute a backup cron job for the world files and save to the existing backups persistent storage share. As a default, it should run every hour, and should maintain a list of no more than 48 backups (2 days)

Need to setup a script that will execute a backup cron job for the world files and save to the existing backups persistent storage share. As a default, it should run every hour, and should maintain a list of no more than 48 backups (2 days)
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the_minisip commented 2026-09-15 14:32:56 -03:00
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Backup process is working, however the files are not making it into the \backups folder, instead they are right with the existing world files

Backup process is working, however the files are not making it into the \backups folder, instead they are right with the existing world files
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the_minisip commented 2026-09-22 21:42:53 -03:00
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Upon addressing the world overwrite issue, we have implemented some changes that may positively impact this process. We have identified the correct file/folder paths for Valheim 1.0+

Upon addressing the world overwrite issue, we have implemented some changes that may positively impact this process. We have identified the correct file/folder paths for Valheim 1.0+
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the_minisip commented 2026-09-23 22:46:34 -03:00
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Resolution of the world overwriting issue did not resolve this issue, however we have a better idea of where the issue now resides.

Resolution of the world overwriting issue did not resolve this issue, however we have a better idea of where the issue now resides.
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the_minisip moved this to Testing in Valheim Dedicated Server on 2026-09-24 16:42:25 -03:00
the_minisip moved this to Done in Valheim Dedicated Server on 2026-09-24 17:50:33 -03:00
the_minisip commented 2026-09-24 17:50:56 -03:00
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backups are now functional and /backups is mounted as persistent storage

backups are now functional and /backups is mounted as persistent storage
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Reference: mini-server-manager/managed-valheim#3