This has been covered before, but (1) it bears repeating, and (2) there appears to be new information. Having read of a few recent disasters when all HSx data is lost and HS3 must be rebuilt for use or restoration of HS4, I have compiled the following list of ways I know to backup HS3:
#2 Is another method I use to back up what I heretofore thought was nearly everything. Now, I’m not sure. It doesn’t back up the Z-Net? Is that even important?
#3 I understood backed up the Computer and the Z-Net, if done in a > b order, but does not back up any HStouch files, /skins.
#4 is #3 with the addition of backing up events separately.
So, I’m guessing that:
#3 and #4 are “sufficient” to get HSx going, but HStouch files and /skins aren’t backed up.
#2 is sufficient to get HSx going, including HStouch files and /skins, but doesn’t back up the Z-Net.
The necessity of #4 could be bad news if it isn't used in changing operating systems.
Is there a preferred, preferred method to backup ALL HST files that we wouldn’t want to lose?
- Copy the entire HS3 Directory
- Use BLbackup (if properly configured)
- Use the Built-in Method
- Tools > Setup > Backup Config
- Manage > Z-Wave > Controller Management > Backup this Interface
- Use this method (required, if changing OS): https://docs.homeseer.com/pages/view...ageId=26476913
#2 Is another method I use to back up what I heretofore thought was nearly everything. Now, I’m not sure. It doesn’t back up the Z-Net? Is that even important?
#3 I understood backed up the Computer and the Z-Net, if done in a > b order, but does not back up any HStouch files, /skins.
#4 is #3 with the addition of backing up events separately.
So, I’m guessing that:
#3 and #4 are “sufficient” to get HSx going, but HStouch files and /skins aren’t backed up.
#2 is sufficient to get HSx going, including HStouch files and /skins, but doesn’t back up the Z-Net.
The necessity of #4 could be bad news if it isn't used in changing operating systems.
Is there a preferred, preferred method to backup ALL HST files that we wouldn’t want to lose?
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