# Backup

Periodically back up your Repository information by making a database backup.

You should always make sure that your solution is properly backed up. The following example shows you how to do this on a Linux-UNIX-based system. You should shut down the DXP if it's running before making a backup.

> **Note: Externally stored assets**
>
> If you store assets in any external service or localization, you should back them up before proceeding.

1. Navigate into the Ibexa DXP directory:

```bash
cd /path/to/ibexa
```

2. Clear all caches:

```bash
rm -rf var/cache/*
rm -rf var/share/*
rm -rf var/logs/*
```

3. Create a dump of the database:

**MySQL**

```bash
mysqldump -u <database_user> --add-drop-table <database_name> > db_backup.sql
```

**PostgreSQL**

```bash
pg_dump -c --if-exists <database_name> > db_backup.sql
```

4. In parent directory create a tar archive of the files (including the database dump) using the "tar" command:

```bash
tar cfz backup_of_ibexa.tar.gz ibexa
```

At this point, the file `backup_of_ibexa.tar.gz` should contain a backup of database and files.