Export and import overview
An export operation backs up the selected data from a specified export server while an import operation restores the selected data to the specified import server. You can export and import your files and account configuration information.
Before you export or import data, review the preparatory information and the recommended tips for successful export and import operations.
Optional: Before you begin, verify that you have the requisite information to export and import data.
At least one of the FTP servers recommended by Ensim
Your FTP login user name and password
The complete directory path on the FTP server
Maximum size of the file being exported or imported
Note: Various file systems and FTP server utilities have limits on the file size they can handle. If the size of the file you want to export exceeds the file management capacity of the file system or the FTP server utility on your export server, the file is split into multiple files before continuing with the export operation.
Sufficient disk space to accommodate the data, otherwise the operation will fail.
Review the tips provided in this section to pre-empt export and import issues.
Schedule or perform export operations during a period of low activity.
The export and import operation fails on certain FTP servers. If you choose to export data using an FTP utility, use the FTP servers recommended by Ensim for successful export and import operations.
Files exported from version 3.0 or 3.1 are incompatible with later versions. Export these files using the latest version of the control panel after you upgrade from the older versions.
Exporting data using FTP does not change the access permissions of the exported archives. If you want these archives to be secure, you must modify the default FTP permissions as needed.