# \#backup **URL:** https://community.openenergymonitor.org/tag/backup/26.md [Latest](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/tags.md) --- ## [Emoncms docker image: how to update and how to import a backup?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-docker-image-how-to-update-and-how-to-import-a-backup/25431)
**Author:** [@pomolo](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/pomolo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2024 12:40 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-docker-image-how-to-update-and-how-to-import-a-backup/25431 "2024-02-20T12:40:42Z")
I recently tried running the emoncms docker image found here on my qnap nas. After some tinkering on my side, it works fine, but I see there is no “Backup” section in the menu, so I am not able to import a backup made on… --- ## [Install Backup module in RPi docker container](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/install-backup-module-in-rpi-docker-container/23962)
**Author:** [@Ac\_Metelka](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Ac_Metelka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2023 18:03 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/install-backup-module-in-rpi-docker-container/23962 "2023-07-19T18:03:42Z")
Hello, I’m running EmonCMS in docker image some time, installed by these 4 simple step in emoncms-docker repo. Trying to add backup module. Added these lines to my /home/pi/emoncms-docker/web/Dockerfile # Adding Emon… --- ## [Backup and EmonScripts pull request submitted](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-and-emonscripts-pull-request-submitted/23096)
**Author:** [@CDuffy](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/CDuffy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2023 13:56 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-and-emonscripts-pull-request-submitted/23096 "2023-03-10T13:56:06Z")
Hi all, Whilst working through a new install and restore, I found a couple of minor tweaks and have submitted the following pull requests, they are small and fairly well ring fenced so hope are easy to review and accept… --- ## [Backup feed emoncms 8.4.0](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-feed-emoncms-8-4-0/21665)
**Author:** [@fipetto](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/fipetto)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2022 17:55 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-feed-emoncms-8-4-0/21665 "2022-11-28T17:55:20Z")
hello everyone, on a site that offers the hosting service, for some years now I have configured emoncms in version 8.4.0. It is still functional today. Now, on another hosting site I have installed Emoncms 10.8.5 and co… --- ## [Auto shutdown (when USB supply voltage drops)](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/auto-shutdown-when-usb-supply-voltage-drops/19983)
**Author:** [@mdagli1](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mdagli1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2022 14:36 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/auto-shutdown-when-usb-supply-voltage-drops/19983 "2022-04-04T14:36:03Z")
hello, I’m making a basic adhoc USB UPS using 4 x NiMH AA batteries to reduce the likelihood of SD corruption from main power trips. Is there a way of to automatically shut down the pi when the voltage drops tripping the… --- ## [Backup failed - error 144 Table..rememberme marked as crashed and last repair failed](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-failed-error-144-table-rememberme-marked-as-crashed-and-last-repair-failed/19737)
**Author:** [@richy1995](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/richy1995)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2022 18:03 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-failed-error-144-table-rememberme-marked-as-crashed-and-last-repair-failed/19737 "2022-02-12T18:03:56Z")
Backup fails both locally and remotely: Not sure what to try. --- ## [Backup/ download data](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-download-data/19662)
**Author:** [@ChrisJD](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/ChrisJD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2022 01:40 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-download-data/19662 "2022-02-06T01:40:23Z")
I’m not sure I understand the backup process. I have run it, and now have the .tar file. I had expected that this would include the data, but I seem to be wrong. I can download individual feeds, though there seems to be… --- ## [Backup : Error: missing backup config.cfg](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-error-missing-backup-config-cfg/18974)
**Author:** [@fonze](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/fonze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2021 19:37 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-error-missing-backup-config-cfg/18974 "2021-11-08T19:37:48Z")
Hi, I have a custom install of emoncms on a Raspberry Pi 4. It seems I recently had an SD card corruption problem… could solve it by reinstalling packages and files (the Pi could still boot). Now, I would like to make… --- ## [How to backup/export/import data between servers when using docker](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-to-backup-export-import-data-between-servers-when-using-docker/14896)
**Author:** [@codedmind](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/codedmind)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2021 08:58 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-to-backup-export-import-data-between-servers-when-using-docker/14896 "2021-08-22T08:58:11Z")
Hello everyone. Almost 2 years that i’m running emoncms in docker using a linux VM inside esxi 6.5 but is time to move on. Now i will run proxmox and i don’t want use the same VM, but instead use proxmox container, i t… --- ## [Moving from local Emoncms docker to a ubuntu server hosted on oracle cloud](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/moving-from-local-emoncms-docker-to-a-ubuntu-server-hosted-on-oracle-cloud/18150)
**Author:** [@Oddi\_Ferreira](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Oddi_Ferreira)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2021 19:10 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/moving-from-local-emoncms-docker-to-a-ubuntu-server-hosted-on-oracle-cloud/18150 "2021-07-15T19:10:37Z")
Greetings, I have been using Emnon cms hosted on a local docker for one year, but now I have a ubuntu server with emoncms hosted on oracle cloud-free tier, how can I migrate my data and dashboard to the new cloud-based … --- ## [Export data feed from 9.7 | 2016.05.25 (web hosted) to newer PI-hosted version](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/export-data-feed-from-9-7-2016-05-25-web-hosted-to-newer-pi-hosted-version/14661)
**Author:** [@Ale\_Colo](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Ale_Colo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2021 07:46 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/export-data-feed-from-9-7-2016-05-25-web-hosted-to-newer-pi-hosted-version/14661 "2021-04-26T07:46:30Z")
Hi to everyone :slight\_smile: I have an old version 9.7 | 2016.05.25 hosted on altervista since 2016 and now I would like to export some data feed to a newer version (pi-local). I don’t have backup section but I can ac… --- ## [emonCMS backup example to NAS network drive](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-backup-example-to-nas-network-drive/11753)
**Author:** [@danbates](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/danbates)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2020 14:51 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-backup-example-to-nas-network-drive/11753 "2020-11-16T14:51:30Z")
I got a local network drive (NAS) backup method working, thought to share. Using emoncms-export.sh This is the script that runs when using the backup module in the emoncms browser interface. Set up. $ sudo nano /etc/f… --- ## [Backup from emonpi and restore to Ubuntu - Script cleanup](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-from-emonpi-and-restore-to-ubuntu-script-cleanup/15728)
**Author:** [@CDuffy](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/CDuffy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2020 17:49 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-from-emonpi-and-restore-to-ubuntu-script-cleanup/15728 "2020-11-15T17:49:27Z")
Hi all, I’ve finally stopped tinkering with my live EmonPi and am setting up an EmonCMS install on an Ubuntu VM. I’ve submitted a PR (Install script fixes and documentation tweaks by CDuffers · Pull Request #123 · open… --- ## [Emoncms on Ubuntu 20.04 with scripts](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-on-ubuntu-20-04-with-scripts/15048)
**Author:** [@Berten\_Du\_Bruyn](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Berten_Du_Bruyn)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2020 11:33 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-on-ubuntu-20-04-with-scripts/15048 "2020-08-17T11:33:25Z")
Hi, I have installed Emoncms using the scripts on Ubuntu. The backup export function doesn’t work when I press the button. The log window also don’t display any information. Any advice? --- ## [emonBase frequently unusable](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emonbase-frequently-unusable/12381)
**Author:** [@heebtob](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/heebtob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2020 17:26 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emonbase-frequently-unusable/12381 "2020-03-07T17:26:45Z")
I have the emonBase with 10 emonTH. I use it together with node-red to control the heating system for my house. I have 8 heating circuits which for which I use node-red to control them. Every 1 to 2 months I have to r… --- ## [Backup module usb-import.sh script (beta)](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-module-usb-import-sh-script-beta/12234)
**Author:** [@TrystanLea](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/TrystanLea)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2020 17:25 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-module-usb-import-sh-script-beta/12234 "2020-02-11T17:25:41Z")
After reading through @mjseeley’s thread on migrating from an old 2015 image to the latest (LCD Screen says "Updating - Do Not Unplug" (updating system from V8.5)) it got me thinking again about an idea for migrating tha… --- ## [Backup v2.1.7 Error restoring an Local EmonBase backed up today. Image emonSD-17Oct19 (stable)](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-v2-1-7-error-restoring-an-local-emonbase-backed-up-today-image-emonsd-17oct19-stable/12522)
**Author:** [@Luiflm2](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Luiflm2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2020 10:35 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-v2-1-7-error-restoring-an-local-emonbase-backed-up-today-image-emonsd-17oct19-stable/12522 "2020-01-19T10:35:45Z")
I have an EmonBase with new installed image emonSD-17Oct19 (stable). By full update to version Emoncms version low-write 10.1.13 upgraded. Created a backup from an EmonBase with Emoncms version low-write 9.9.6 via the … --- ## [Automatic backup script with upload to ftp site](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/automatic-backup-script-with-upload-to-ftp-site/12026)
**Author:** [@4est](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/4est)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2019 11:39 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/automatic-backup-script-with-upload-to-ftp-site/12026 "2019-10-07T11:39:48Z")
I just created a scrip to create and then upload a backup to a ftp server 1: create folder “arhiva” into /home/pi/data 2: add some files named emoncms-backup-whatevertexthere the scipt will keep the same number of fil… --- ## [Suggested minor change to Backup layout](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/suggested-minor-change-to-backup-layout/12103)
**Author:** [@whatsupskip](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/whatsupskip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2019 03:06 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/suggested-minor-change-to-backup-layout/12103 "2019-10-06T03:06:39Z")
Currently when a user goes to the Backup section within the Setup section it opens on the Import page. Most users would use the Export (Backup - note not consistent) far more often than the Import process. I think it wou… --- ## [Data location and backup](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/data-location-and-backup/11224)
**Author:** [@ChrisJD](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/ChrisJD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2019 15:46 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/data-location-and-backup/11224 "2019-06-20T15:46:22Z")
With my emonPi Solar PV bundle up and running, I need to get my head round where the data actually lives. I guess the SD card has limited capacity. I would like in any case to accumulate an historical record of all data … --- ## [Backup](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup/11167)
**Author:** [@Pukka](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Pukka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2019 20:14 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup/11167 "2019-06-12T20:14:46Z")
Hi, Could we have some easy options for automated backups that can be setup from the main web interface. Options could be USB, Onedrive, Google, dropbox or FTP --- ## [Backup EmonPI without web server access](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-emonpi-without-web-server-access/5635)
**Author:** [@PaulB](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/PaulB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2018 06:00 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-emonpi-without-web-server-access/5635 "2018-11-13T06:00:34Z")
Would someone be able to guide me through the process of backing-up my config without access to the web server just the CLI? I’ve been having a few issues and decided to take the plunge and upgrade to the latest image. … --- ## [Migrate multigraphs from emoncms.org to local emoncms installation](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/migrate-multigraphs-from-emoncms-org-to-local-emoncms-installation/7641)
**Author:** [@jvda](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/jvda)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2018 11:15 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/migrate-multigraphs-from-emoncms-org-to-local-emoncms-installation/7641 "2018-06-29T11:15:12Z")
Is there a way to migrate the multigraphs in emoncms.org to local emoncms installation ? FYI I migrated the data using the backup script (GitHub - emoncms/usefulscripts: Some useful scripts for administering Emoncms acc… --- ## [Move from emoncms.org to local install](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/move-from-emoncms-org-to-local-install/6478)
**Author:** [@MartynWendon](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/MartynWendon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2018 07:59 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/move-from-emoncms-org-to-local-install/6478 "2018-06-18T07:59:14Z")
Hey there, Now that I have a load of inputs, feeds and dashboards on emoncms.org is there a way to transfer all of that to a local install? I’m not too fussed on the history, but it’s all the setup of inputs, process l… --- ## [Cannot see any feed data after executing backup.php to migrate data from emoncms.org to local emoncms](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/cannot-see-any-feed-data-after-executing-backup-php-to-migrate-data-from-emoncms-org-to-local-emoncms/7642)
**Author:** [@jvda](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/jvda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2018 19:23 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/cannot-see-any-feed-data-after-executing-backup-php-to-migrate-data-from-emoncms-org-to-local-emoncms/7642 "2018-06-14T19:23:39Z")
I have installed emoncms locally (= my raspberry pi) using the following instructions: https://github.com/emoncms/emoncms/blob/master/docs/RaspberryPi/jessie.md Then I have used the backup.php script (usefulscripts/back… --- ## [Zoolz - 100GB free 'cold' cloud storage](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/zoolz-100gb-free-cold-cloud-storage/3751)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2017 18:59 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/zoolz-100gb-free-cold-cloud-storage/3751 "2017-04-17T18:59:02Z")
Anybody tried Zoolz cloud storage? They are currently offering 100GB 256AES encrypted cloud storage free for life. It is however ‘cold’ storage, so to download data, you select which files that you want, and you’ll get … --- ## [Backup EmonCMS](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-emoncms/1694)
**Author:** [@tridiumcontrols](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/tridiumcontrols)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2016 19:40 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/backup-emoncms/1694 "2016-09-29T19:40:56Z")
Hi, I have downloaded GitHub - emoncms/usefulscripts: Some useful scripts for administering Emoncms accounts into my home directory on ubuntu and wanted to backup emoncms, I have read through the readme.md file and conf… --- ## [Update emonPi script issue](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/update-emonpi-script-issue/1359)
**Author:** [@Jon](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Jon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2016 14:05 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/update-emonpi-script-issue/1359 "2016-08-30T14:05:56Z")
Glyn - I just did an update EmonPi and came across a small issue . There are two areas in the update script for the /home/pi/backup update. In the emonpiupdate.log, one is near line 30 and one is near line 145. n… --- ## [Emoncms backup to Dropbox](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-backup-to-dropbox/413)
**Author:** [@Jon](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Jon)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2016 16:54 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-backup-to-dropbox/413 "2016-08-25T16:54:15Z")
I was looking at the Dropbox Backup threads \[1\] \[2\] in the old forum but I don’t want to use Dropbox. So I was thinking about using rclone and Amazon iCloud Drive or Amazon S3. I am curious if anyone had used rclone an… --- ## [Import script (very) silently failing](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/import-script-very-silently-failing/655)
**Author:** [@jsroques](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/jsroques)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2016 18:11 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/import-script-very-silently-failing/655 "2016-06-06T18:11:55Z")
Hello, I just migrated my Pi to the latest SD image and had to import a backup from my old emonpi. Unfortunately, although the backup went well, the downloaded file got corrupted somehow and failed to uncompress… but di… [Next page](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/tag/backup/26.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=backup)