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K2 BackRest  



To see how to do it manually, read on below.


 Restore K2 Server configuration from backup

Key rule

Restore to the same paths on the new system.

  1. Ensure K2 Server is stopped.
  2. Restore the required folders/files from backup to the new installation paths (below).
  3. Start the K2 Server and launch the K2 Client.
  4. Confirm:
    • workflows/actions are present
    • expected jobs are visible (as applicable)
Required K2 Directories to Back Up
  • C:\K2\Archives
  • C:\K2\Jobs
  • C:\K2\K2\Config
  • C:\K2\K2\Resources
  • C:\K2\K2\htdocs
Required K2 XML Files to Back Up
  • C:\K2\K2.actions.xml
  • C:\K2\K2.SCA.xml
  • C:\K2\K2.SysDev.xml
  • C:\K2\K2.wf.xml
  • C:\K2\K2.jobs.xml