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JetBackup provides an efficient way to restore backups while merging live account data with backup data, ensuring minimal disruption and preventing accidental data loss. This feature allows users to selectively restore missing or modified files and databases from a backup without overwriting newer data on the live server.

How JetBackup Handles Merging of Live and Backup Data:

1. Selective Restoration
   • JetBackup allows restoring specific files, folders, databases, emails, and configurations without replacing the entire account.
   • This helps in recovering only the missing or corrupted files while keeping newer live data intact.
2. Incremental Backup Integration
   • If JetBackup is configured with incremental backups, it ensures only the changed data from the backup is restored, reducing redundancy and saving storage.
3. Database Restoration with Merge Option
   • Instead of completely overwriting an existing database, JetBackup can restore database tables selectively.
   • This prevents loss of new entries made after the last backup.
4. Preserving Live Data While Restoring
   • When restoring an account, JetBackup checks for existing files on the live system.
   • If the file exists but differs from the backup, it provides an option to skip, replace, or merge files, ensuring flexibility.

Steps to Merge Live Data with Backup in JetBackup:

1. Access JetBackup via cPanel or DirectAdmin.
2. Navigate to the Restore section and select the type of backup to restore (Files, Databases, Emails, etc.).
3. Choose the backup version you want to restore from.
4. Select the “Merge” or “Restore without Overwrite” option, depending on the available settings.
5. Confirm the restore process, ensuring that only missing or modified data is restored while keeping newer live data unchanged.
6. Monitor the restore process and verify data integrity once completed.

Conclusion:

JetBackup’s ability to merge live account data with backup data provides a safe and flexible recovery option, ensuring that users can restore critical data without affecting recent updates. By leveraging incremental backups and selective restoration features, this process minimizes downtime and enhances data security.