What is PHPBack?
PHPBack is an open source backup software written in PHP that allows automated scheduled backups of MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, files and folders. It can compress and encrypt backups for efficient storage and security.
Some key features of PHPBack:
- Setup schedules to take automated database and file backups
- Store backups locally or integrate with cloud storage services like Amazon S3, Dropbox etc.
- Encryption using OpenSSL to secure sensitive backup data
- Compression of backup files using gzip or zip
- Easy installation and configuration via web-based interface
- Email notifications for backup job status
- Detailed logging of all backup operations
- Integrity checks and validation before storing backups
- Basic retention policies to manage multiple backup versions
PHPBack is useful for websites, web applications, small businesses and developers who want an easy automated backup solution to protect databases and files. The open source nature allows customization and integration into workflows.