Backup and Restore - Revision history

Mcefan at 18:37, 19 October 2012

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	LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.		LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.
	==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==		==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==

Rwilson131 at 05:19, 1 December 2008

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	LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.		LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.

	==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==		==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==
	LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to the new version of LinuxMCE.		LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to the new version of LinuxMCE.

	However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install the new version of LinuxMCE. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install the new version (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.		However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install the new version of LinuxMCE. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install the new version (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.

	===Backup your files===		===Backup your files===
			*'''[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced-->Configuration-->[[Backups]]'''
	*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]--> Advanced --> Configuration --> Backups
	*Create a restore point by pressing "Backup" and save the file somewhere safe.		*Create a restore point by pressing "Backup" and save the file somewhere safe.
	:Save it to a CD or another PC. If you leave it on your LinuxMCE PC it will be erased when you do the new install.		:Save it to a CD or another PC. If you leave it on your LinuxMCE PC it will be erased when you do the new install.

	===Install your new version of LinuxMCE===		===Install your new version of LinuxMCE===

	*You know you want to.		*You know you want to.

	===Restore your files===		===Restore your files===
	*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]--> Advanced --> Configuration --> Backups		*'''[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced-->Configuration-->[[Backups]]'''
	*Use 'Browse' button to locate the backup file and then press 'Restore'.		*Use 'Browse' button to locate the backup file and then press 'Restore'.
	*'Backup file uploaded, please reboot the machine and be patient, since it will take longer than a normal reboot.' Go ahead and reboot.		*'Backup file uploaded, please reboot the machine and be patient, since it will take longer than a normal reboot.' Go ahead and reboot.

	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==
	:I used the restore successfully from a '''Pluto 2.0.0.44''' to a '''LINUX MCE 1.1'''.		:I used the restore successfully from a '''Pluto 2.0.0.44''' to a '''LINUX MCE 1.1'''.

	Problem:		Problem:
	:The restore from '''LINUX MCE 1.0''' to '''LINUX MCE 1.1''' was not complete. I have all the devices working but it didn't restore my icons for users, rooms and floor plans, nor the media bookmarks and play lists.		:The restore from '''LINUX MCE 1.0''' to '''LINUX MCE 1.1''' was not complete. I have all the devices working but it didn't restore my icons for users, rooms and floor plans, nor the media bookmarks and play lists.

	Solution:		Solution:
	:Bang your head against the wall, drink 5 Jolt Colas, and re-create them all.		:Bang your head against the wall, drink 5 Jolt Colas, and re-create them all.

	Problem:		Problem:
	:I installed Pluto 2.0.0.44 and Linux MCE 1.0 with 192.168.80.1 but I used 192.168.86.1 instead when I installed the Linux MCE 1.1. I got TFTP timeout when booting the media directors.		:I installed Pluto 2.0.0.44 and Linux MCE 1.0 with 192.168.80.1 but I used 192.168.86.1 instead when I installed the Linux MCE 1.1. I got TFTP timeout when booting the media directors.

	Solution:		Solution:
	:If you use 192.168.80.1 for the Pluto 2.0.0.44 (or Linux MCE 1.0) internal network address and you later install Linux MCE 1.1 with 192.168.80.1 you don't need to do anything else.		:If you use 192.168.80.1 for the Pluto 2.0.0.44 (or Linux MCE 1.0) internal network address and you later install Linux MCE 1.1 with 192.168.80.1 you don't need to do anything else.
			:If you use on internal network an address different from '''192.168.80.1''', (i.e. 192.168.86.1) you need to go to '''[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -->Network-->[[Network Settings]]''' and hit 'update' button.
	:If you use on internal network an address different from '''192.168.80.1''', (i.e. 192.168.86.1) you need to go to LinuxMCE Admin Website--> Advanced --> Network --> Settings and hit 'update' button.

Perspectoff at 21:22, 22 May 2008

2008-05-22T21:22:30Z

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Perspectoff at 21:22, 22 May 2008

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	LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.		LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.

Perspectoff at 21:21, 22 May 2008

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	LinuxMCE 0704 ~~includes~~ a ~~new~~ mechanism to automatically update ~~itself~~.		LinuxMCE versions later than 0704 include a mechanism to automatically update themselves.

	==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==		==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==

Perspectoff: /* Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE */

2008-05-22T21:20:56Z

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	LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to the new version of LinuxMCE.		LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to the new version of LinuxMCE.

	However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install LinuxMCE ~~0704~~. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install the new version (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.		However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install the new version of LinuxMCE. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install the new version (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.

	===Backup your files===		===Backup your files===

Perspectoff: /* Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to LinuxMCE 0704 */

2008-05-22T21:20:33Z

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	LinuxMCE 0704 includes a new mechanism to automatically update itself.		LinuxMCE 0704 includes a new mechanism to automatically update itself.

	==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to LinuxMCE ~~0704~~==		==Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to new version of LinuxMCE ==
	LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to LinuxMCE ~~0704~~.		LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to the new version of LinuxMCE.

	However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install LinuxMCE 0704. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install ~~0704~~ (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE ~~0704~~ will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.		However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings '''before''' you install LinuxMCE 0704. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install the new version (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.

	===Backup your files===		===Backup your files===

Perspectoff: /* Backup your files */

2008-05-22T21:19:33Z

Backup your files

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	:Save it to a CD or another PC. If you leave it on your LinuxMCE PC it will be erased when you do the new install.		:Save it to a CD or another PC. If you leave it on your LinuxMCE PC it will be erased when you do the new install.

	~~:Later (after reinstalling the system or in case~~ of ~~failure) you can restore the system to that previous state.~~		===Install your new version of LinuxMCE===

			*You know you want to.

	Use 'Browse' button to locate the backup file and then press 'Restore'.		===Restore your files===
	~~</p>~~		*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]--> Advanced --> Configuration --> Backups
	~~<p>~~		*Use 'Browse' button to locate the backup file and then press 'Restore'.
	~~At this time there is a note what tells me that I have to reboot the system i order to install my configuration.~~		*'Backup file uploaded, please reboot the machine and be patient, since it will take longer than a normal reboot.' Go ahead and reboot.
	'Backup file uploaded, please reboot the machine and be patient, since it will take longer than a normal reboot.'
	~~</p>~~
	~~<p>~~
	~~Reboot the machine~~ and ~~wait for the whole process to finish~~. ~~After the interface loads you should see your icons and floor plans.~~
	~~</p>~~
	~~<p>~~


	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

Perspectoff: /* Troubleshooting */

2008-05-22T21:17:12Z

Troubleshooting

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	:Bang your head against the wall, drink 5 Jolt Colas, and re-create them all.		:Bang your head against the wall, drink 5 Jolt Colas, and re-create them all.

	*Problem:		Problem:
	:I installed Pluto 2.0.0.44 and Linux MCE 1.0 with 192.168.80.1 but I used 192.168.86.1 instead when I installed the Linux MCE 1.1. I got TFTP timeout when booting the media directors.		:I installed Pluto 2.0.0.44 and Linux MCE 1.0 with 192.168.80.1 but I used 192.168.86.1 instead when I installed the Linux MCE 1.1. I got TFTP timeout when booting the media directors.

Perspectoff: /* Troubleshooting */

2008-05-22T21:16:55Z

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	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==
	*I used the restore successfully from a '''Pluto 2.0.0.44''' to a '''LINUX MCE 1.1'''.		:I used the restore successfully from a '''Pluto 2.0.0.44''' to a '''LINUX MCE 1.1'''.

	*Problem:		Problem:
	:The restore from '''LINUX MCE 1.0''' to '''LINUX MCE 1.1''' was not complete. I have all the devices working but it didn't restore my icons for users, rooms and floor plans, nor the media bookmarks and play lists.		:The restore from '''LINUX MCE 1.0''' to '''LINUX MCE 1.1''' was not complete. I have all the devices working but it didn't restore my icons for users, rooms and floor plans, nor the media bookmarks and play lists.