Data backup vs. Database backup

  • cmeers

    (@cmeers)


    11 years, 8 months ago

    I just observed a backup of a WordPress database through phpMyadmin. A .sql file was created.

    Then all of the data was backed up using Tools >> Export. An XML file was created.

    What is the difference between these two tasks? I read through the Codex.

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  • Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    11 years, 8 months ago

    The MySQL backup contains all of your content, plus plugin, widget and theme settings. It also contains general info such as details like your site url.

    The XML file just contain your content.
    Where Content = Text from posts, pages, comments, custom fields, terms, navigation menus and custom posts plus attachments/images

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