Change the Default Akeeba Backup Output Directory for Joomla Backups 🛠 MM Live Stream #149

Written by: Tim Davis Created: 20 July 2020

Category: Maintenance Monday

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Maintenance Monday

The go-to tool for backing up Joomla is Akeeba Backup. In this video we look at a helpful security step you can take to protect any backups you are keeping on your server - as recommended by Akeeba herself!

• Video tutorial about changing default Akeeba Backup output directory for Joomla backups.
  - Presented by Tim Davis in "Maintenance Money Live Stream #149" on Basic Joomla Tutorials channel.
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  - Importance of changing default output directory for Akeeba Backup.
  - Mention of free and pro versions of Akeeba Backup.
  - Importance of regular site backups using Akeeba Backup.
  - Security concerns with default backup location being common knowledge.
  - Analogy of airplane rivets and tight security.
  - Steps to change output directory: Configuration > Basic Configuration > Output Directory.
  - Suggestion to choose a unique and secure output directory.
  - Reminder to avoid placing backups directly under web root for security.
  - Recommendation to add index files for added security.
  - Brief discussion about Akeeba Backup's usefulness and features.
  - Mention of Akeeba Backup being used for Joomla and WordPress sites.
  - Potential idea of making Akeeba Backup a core feature in Joomla (with discussion).
  - Mention of alternative backup options like Rackspace.
  - Brief explanation of accessing advanced configuration in the pro version.
  - Demonstrated process of selecting Dropbox as backup location (screen sharing).
  - Conclusion and invitation to subscribe and stay tuned for more tips.

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Written by: Tim Davis

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