The mysql database is backed up on a seven days rolling dump. these files are stored under the local backups/mysql directory.
In addition, the classifieds database is backed up weekly and stored for ever… Just in case we’re facing problem with past advertisers, legal challenges etc…
These backups are performed via a Plesk root scheduled cron and the Perl script invoked handles the database sanitation and backup on the fly. The Perl script is stored within the sharpnet private area so it’s self contained and will work out of the box in case of a restore…