Backup system questions

[U5tabil]

I'm wondering if it is possible to say backup a system, then restore it on another Zee, with all events, virtual devices made etc?

[rmasonjr]

I would only restore the Config folder - that would contain the HS database and the configuration settings.

[U5tabil]

So how can i backup events and virtual devices to take to another system?

[rmasonjr]

Ah - under Tools -> Setup. The General tab has a backup/restore option...

[U5tabil]

So that will backup all? Thats great.

[U5tabil]

Iv tried making a "setup" that i backed up now. there are no devices in this system for now, only vitual devices and events.

What is the best way to "reset" the device so i can test if this works like i want it or if something will be missing?

[rmasonjr]

The zee has a factory.sh located in the homeseer root folder. This will reset it to factory level.

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[U5tabil]

And how do i use this?

[rmasonjr]

You'll need PuTTY or any other SSH utility.
Login as user homeseer
cd /usr/local/HomeSeer
./factory.sh

Alternately, you can follow this thread - it even has a link to the original Zee image:
http://board.homeseer.com/showthread.php?t=163616

[U5tabil]

I tried this. but seems like it does not work.

[rmasonjr]

Did you shutdown homeseer first?

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[U5tabil]

OK after a restart here its empty. But if i restore the backup i dont get any events or virtual devices back :/

EDIT: My fault i didnt properly restart the unit after.

[U5tabil]

I have another question for backup. Iv added pictures to status of different stuff. If i backup in system will it bring with me icons etc? From the size of the files it doesnt seem to be included with the pictures.

What is the best way to backup the whole thing if i want to transfer everything to a new Zee by example?

[rmasonjr]

You are correct. A backup of the configuration in the HS GUI will not save any images you have added - those live under the html\images folder.

You have a few options:

--Image the SD card using Win32DiskImager. You should do this anyway to keep a good working image on-hand for disaster/recovery.

--Use WinSCP to copy the entire /usr/local/HomeSeer folder from your Zee to a folder on your PC, then copy it up to another Zee. Login as root for downloading and uploading.

--Use my backup script which only backs up the /usr/local/HomeSeer folder. Login as homeseer when running the script. Login as root to restore it.
http://board.homeseer.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=12

[U5tabil]

You are correct. A backup of the configuration in the HS GUI will not save any images you have added - those live under the html\images folder.

You have a few options:

--Image the SD card using Win32DiskImager. You should do this anyway to keep a good working image on-hand for disaster/recovery.

--Use WinSCP to copy the entire /usr/local/HomeSeer folder from your Zee to a folder on your PC, then copy it up to another Zee. Login as root for downloading and uploading.

--Use my backup script which only backs up the /usr/local/HomeSeer folder. Login as homeseer when running the script. Login as root to restore it.
http://board.homeseer.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=12

Thank you for quick and good reply. This will save me for a lot of work for sure.