Backups on Unraid and Config

[Morne]

Hi me Again.

 

I need some advice on backup on the unraid system.

So let me explain.

I have a new system that is running a Very old USB stick and i bought myself a brand new one .

Also to mention that i am running a trail licence and only have 6 days left.

 

So the plan here is to Backup the the running config including my Dockers create a new Usb stick get it licenced and then restore my config.

i do not want to lose my Data.

 

If anyone can help on this would be great.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Frank1940]

There is a built-in backup function in Unraid.

 

 Main   >>>>  Boot Device    Click on the 'Flash' under the "DEVICE" column.  From the Flash Device Settings tab, click on the 'FLASH BACKUP' button.   All of the Configurations settings are in the config folder/directory of the flash drive.  You can restore this backup to your new flash drive and boot up from it and your system should run as it is now.  (You will need to get a new .key file for it...) 

[Morne]

Thanks for the reply and thanks for the help

 

[Morne]

Sorry all just wanted to ask how do i restore this to the new USB stick

 

[bonienl]

5 minutes ago, Morne said:

Sorry all just wanted to ask how do i restore this to the new USB stick

 

Use the "USB Creator Tool". See the website

[Morne]

Hi all .

 

Thanks for the help i did notice something i have 6 days left on my old USB stick so i did a backup of the original to get a better USB stick.

After i restored the USB stick i now have no days available and i cannot register a trail key.

it now forces me to buy the licence key.

I dont mind paying love the software but there is still some testing to be done.

 

I did try and copy the config over but that failed saying the licence key is invalid.

So i dont think you can use the old config just to get the share working.

 

Or am i wrong

[Squid]

You need to delete the trial key, and register the new one as a trial.

Sent from my NSA monitored device

[Morne]

Thanks for the reply

So i backup the working config restore the config to the new USB.

i do see in the software there is a key file is that the on i need to delete

 

 

 

[Frank1940]

 

55 minutes ago, Morne said:

Thanks for the reply

So i backup the working config restore the config to the new USB.

i do see in the software there is a key file is that the on i need to delete

 

 

 

YEs.  You will find it in the config folder of the flash drive and it will have an extension of .key 

 

[itimpi]

If you are using a Trial key then it is not possible to transfer the disk configuration to a new Trial key.   You will have to re-enter the disk assignments so make sure you have the serial numbers of your current drive assignments.