How to create Oracle APEX backups with Revion.com

Managing Backups for a Specific Application

Manage Backups for all application on the Manage Backup page. The workspace keeps a limited number of revisions, so pair it with the offsite retention that comes with managed Oracle APEX hosting.

To manage backups for a specific application:

1. Navigate to the Manage Backups page:

   1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
   2. Click the Workspace Utilities icon.
   3. Click Manage Backups.The Manage Backups page appears.

2. To view backups for a specific application, click the Application Name.

   The application, Manage Backups page appears displaying the following columns:

   • Name: Application name at the time of backup.
   • Revision: Revision number.
   • Date: Backup date.
   • Change Summary: Indicates the number of new, modified, or deleted pages and components since the last backup.
   • Created By: Indicates whether the back up was automated or manual. If manual, the user who created the backup displays.
   • Size: Backup size.
   • Status: Generally displays a Lock or Unlock status icon. Locking a backup prevents it from being removed if the backup limit is reached. If a developer restores an application, then a Restore icon appears.
   • Action: Menu options include: Restore, Download, View Details, Manage Lock, or Delete. These options are discussed in detail in the steps that follow.

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To restore a backup:

1. To restore a backup:
   1. Locate the application and click the Actions menu.
   2. From the Actions menu, select Restore.
   3. In the Restore Application dialog:
      1. Install As Application: Select one of the following:
         • Restore Application ID: The existing application ID will be used. This option overwrites the existing application without changing the ID.
         • Auto Assign New Application ID: A new application ID will be created for you.
         • Change Application ID: You specify a new application ID.
      2. Click Restore Application.
2. To download a backup:
   1. Locate the application and click the Actions menu.
   2. From the Actions menu, select Download.
   3. Import the Export Files.
3. To view backup details:
   1. Locate the application and click the Actions menu.
   2. From the Actions menu, select View Details.
4. To manage backup locks:
   1. Locate the application and click the Actions menu.
   2. From the Actions menu, select Manage Lock.Locking a backup prevents it from being deleted during daily maintenance.
   3. In the Manage Backup Lock dialog, select Unlock Backup or Lock Backup.
5. To delete a backup:
   1. Locate the application and click the Actions menu.
   2. From the Actions menu, select Delete.
   3. In the Delete Backup dialog, select Delete Backup.
6. To backup an application manually:
   1. Click Create Backup.
   2. In the Create a Backup dialog, enter comments and click Backup.
7. To remove all backups for an application:
   1. Click Remove All.
   2. In the Remove All Backups dialog, confirm your selection by clicking Remove All Backups.

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