The backup file is saved to directory on your server which for many people is storage and more reliable then saving to your home computer..
Secure The file name includes some random characters which makes it impossible for someone to guess the backup name and download it..
Safe the directory is protected with a.htaccess and empty index html file which means no-one can browse or download the file via the web.
During backup, log is created that includes, the generation date, file, filesize, status and the duration of the generation..
The backup files are identical to what phpmyadmin would produce because DBC Backup is using the key procedures of phpmyadmin..
You can click on the Settings link from Installed Plugins page or from the ' DBC Backup on Tools Menu..
If the plugin can't create the directory you will have to do it manually ( folder needs to group read write...
Will you add link to download the file from the web..
This means, for example if you have no visitors on your site at the time of backup then the backup will run the time someone browses your site.
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