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==Restoring a course backup==
==Restoring a course backup==


To restore a course backup
A course backup file (.mbz) may be restored from within any existing course for which you have permission. During the restore process, you will be given the option to restore as a new course or into an existing course.
# Go to ''Settings > Course administration > Restore''
 
# Go to ''Settings > Front page settings > Restore'' or ''Settings > Course administration > Restore''
# Upload the backup file or choose a file in the course backup area or user private backup area and click Restore
# Upload the backup file or choose a file in the course backup area or user private backup area and click Restore
# Confirm - Check that everything is as required then click the Continue button
# Confirm - Check that everything is as required then click the Continue button

Revision as of 07:36, 19 June 2012

Restoring a course backup

A course backup file (.mbz) may be restored from within any existing course for which you have permission. During the restore process, you will be given the option to restore as a new course or into an existing course.

  1. Go to Settings > Front page settings > Restore or Settings > Course administration > Restore
  2. Upload the backup file or choose a file in the course backup area or user private backup area and click Restore
  3. Confirm - Check that everything is as required then click the Continue button
  4. Destination - Choose whether the course should be restored as a new course or into an existing course then click the Continue button
  5. Settings - Select activities, blocks, filters and possibly other items as required then click the Next button
  6. Schema - Select/deselect specific items and amend the course name, short name and start date if necessary then click the Next button
  7. Review - Check that everything is as required, using the Previous button if necessary, then click the 'Perform restore' button
  8. Complete - Click the continue button

Course backup file areas 1.png

Course restore capabilities