Before a major update, migration, redesign, or configuration change:
- Identify which website files and databases are involved.
- Create a backup type that covers those components.
- Keep an off-account copy when the data is important.
- Confirm the backup date and filename.
- Check available disk space.
- Avoid deleting the current site until the backup is verified.
For a dynamic application, remember that files and database data may need to be recovered together.
