Backup of All websites with MSDeploy

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I am trying to make a command line argument that will backup all my websites to a file which I can then move periodically to offsite backup location. I would need all the content and all the settings so in case of a server fault I can easily restore the setup again quickly.

I found this command msdeploy -verb:sync -source:appHostConfig='DefaultWebsite',computerName=server1 -dest:package='defaultWebsiteBackup.zip' -enableLink:AppPoolExtension

This looks nice and all, but I would need to make a command for each website. Is there a way to backup all sites (and future sites) in the same command?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 19 '11 at 11:57

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msdeploy -verb:sync -source:webServer,computerName=server1 -dest:package='defaultWebsiteBackup.zip',encryptPassword=password123

The -source:webServer does a complete backup of everything. App pools and other config values, including SSL certs (if you have any). The encryptPassword is required if you have SSL certs.

edited Dec 19 '11 at 11:57

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answered Dec 19 '11 at 10:29

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Also, -enableLink:AppPoolExtension adds some info about the app pool. – Anders Dec 22 '11 at 09:46

Backup of All websites with MSDeploy

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