R roly Verified User Joined Nov 9, 2006 Messages 182 Jan 29, 2021 #1 i setup a new server and restored admin backups. there's been a holdup so i'm not switching dns yet. can i restore admin backups at a later date and it will overwrite what is currently on the new server such as email data?
i setup a new server and restored admin backups. there's been a holdup so i'm not switching dns yet. can i restore admin backups at a later date and it will overwrite what is currently on the new server such as email data?
Richard G Verified User Joined Jul 6, 2008 Messages 14,315 Location Maastricht Jan 31, 2021 #2 Yes. A restore will overwrite anything which is selected, or an admin restore will overwrite the complete account.
Yes. A restore will overwrite anything which is selected, or an admin restore will overwrite the complete account.
floyd Verified User Joined Mar 29, 2005 Messages 6,271 Jan 31, 2021 #3 AFAIK it will overwrite files that are also in the backup but will not delete files that are not in the backup.
AFAIK it will overwrite files that are also in the backup but will not delete files that are not in the backup.
R roly Verified User Joined Nov 9, 2006 Messages 182 Jan 31, 2021 #4 perfect, i though tthat would be the case but wanted to check, thanks guys
