Re: Can I export all the data (incl refs between objects) and reimport it into a new zodb instance

On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Jo Gilder <[email protected]> wrote:
> No references between the sites.
>
> Yes, a very different proposition to backup - but something I can see on the
> horizon.

IMO, file storage data files are suitable for backup.

An alternative is to use ZRS, which essentially gives you real-time backups.

>
> Funnily enough one of the properties one site wants to add is the original
> primary key. Formerly thought of as not required, now that was a mistake.
> The other site had data which came without any unique identifiers so I had
> to create them (don't ask).

Heh, I've dealt with lots of unidentified data over the years.

> I am surrounded by relational database projects and lacking knowledge or
> local support for zodb (the plone supporter who recommended it has moved on)
> so every hill is always higher than I think.
>
>
> This group is excellent for help but I find it difficult searching on google
> as there is so little about.

I try to hang out on the #zodb IRC channel on freenode (although
sometimes I forget). There aren't a lot of people there, but there are
some knowledgeable folks there.  Asking questions in real time can
often help.

I should really start a slack or giter channel.

Jim

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