From 28113b5dc101c7ba2997c31d5b384a57bb7455fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: NielsKunst <112099042+NielsKunst@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 15:13:51 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update create-backup.md Added docs as per dicussion in Slack here: https://mendix.slack.com/archives/C01615RD4NN/p1747654360493759?thread_ts=1727767221.873239&cid=C01615RD4NN Right now, it is a new header, but feel free to make it a warning/info banner at your own discretion. Also, the text needs a style check. --- .../mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md index ecc903634f3..091f8aa00ab 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md +++ b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md @@ -41,6 +41,14 @@ Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More O If you want to restart your environment after creating a backup archive, wait until the backup completes. Tables are locked while the database is in the process of creating a backup, so you may receive a timeout error if you try to start your environment while the backup is being created. {{% /alert %}} +## Files in a Backup + +All files will be part of a backup unless the following is true: + +* The attribute **DeleteAfterDownload** of the entity **System.FileDocument**, including all generalizations of this entity, is set to **true**. + +The **DeleteAfterDownload** flag is a security feature that automatically removes files from the file storage system immediately after successful download and ensures these files are excluded from system backups. This flag is particularly important for handling sensitive or confidential data, as it guarantees that once downloaded and deleted, the files cannot be retrieved from either the active storage or backup systems, thereby maintaining complete data security throughout the file's lifecycle. + ## Read More * [How to Deploy to Mendix Cloud](/developerportal/deploy/mendix-cloud-deploy/) From c00f63a07186fd41f5896052aae125db80a8feeb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olufunke Moronfolu Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 10:56:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] language and style review --- .../mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md | 12 ++++-------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md index 091f8aa00ab..511610019bf 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md +++ b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md @@ -10,10 +10,6 @@ description: "This page describes how to create a backup." This how-to describes creating a backup of a licensed cloud node. -This how-to explains how to do the following: - -* Create a backup of a licensed cloud node - ## Prerequisites Before starting this how-to, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites: @@ -35,7 +31,7 @@ To create a backup archive of a licensed app, follow these steps: {{< figure src="/attachments/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup/backupoptions.png" class="no-border" >}} -Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}) > **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/). +Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}), then select **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/). {{% alert color="info" %}} If you want to restart your environment after creating a backup archive, wait until the backup completes. Tables are locked while the database is in the process of creating a backup, so you may receive a timeout error if you try to start your environment while the backup is being created. @@ -43,11 +39,11 @@ If you want to restart your environment after creating a backup archive, wait un ## Files in a Backup -All files will be part of a backup unless the following is true: +All files will be included in the backup unless the **DeleteAfterDownload** attribute of the **System.FileDocument** entity, or any of its generalizations, is set to **true**. -* The attribute **DeleteAfterDownload** of the entity **System.FileDocument**, including all generalizations of this entity, is set to **true**. +The **DeleteAfterDownload** flag is a security feature that automatically removes files from the file storage system immediately after a successful download and ensures these files are excluded from system backups. -The **DeleteAfterDownload** flag is a security feature that automatically removes files from the file storage system immediately after successful download and ensures these files are excluded from system backups. This flag is particularly important for handling sensitive or confidential data, as it guarantees that once downloaded and deleted, the files cannot be retrieved from either the active storage or backup systems, thereby maintaining complete data security throughout the file's lifecycle. +This flag is particularly important when handling sensitive or confidential data, as it guarantees that once a file is downloaded and deleted, it cannot be retrieved from either the active storage or backup systems, thereby maintaining complete data security throughout the file's lifecycle. ## Read More From abe11560cb933f6927ee79234933b5c892e119e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olufunke Moronfolu Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 11:31:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] style review --- .../mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md index 511610019bf..6cde04295d8 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md +++ b/content/en/docs/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup.md @@ -22,16 +22,16 @@ Before starting this how-to, make sure you have completed the following prerequi To create a backup archive of a licensed app, follow these steps: 1. Go to [Apps](https://sprintr.home.mendix.com) and select the app. -1. Click **Backups** in the navigation pane. -1. Select the environment for which you want to create a backup snapshot. +2. Click **Backups** in the navigation pane. +3. Select the environment for which you want to create a backup snapshot. {{< figure src="/attachments/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup/environment.png" width=25% class="no-border" >}} -1. Click **Create Backup**. +4. Click **Create Backup**. {{< figure src="/attachments/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup/backupoptions.png" class="no-border" >}} -Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}), then select **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/). +Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}) then selecting **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/). {{% alert color="info" %}} If you want to restart your environment after creating a backup archive, wait until the backup completes. Tables are locked while the database is in the process of creating a backup, so you may receive a timeout error if you try to start your environment while the backup is being created.