Google Cloud Nightscout » Backup
You must have Nightscout installed and operational for this to work.
A video tutorial is included to complement the instructions.
Backup
Open a terminal, and select “Backup MongoDB and variables” from the Data submenu.
A compressed archive file will be created in the current directory, with the name you choose, containing both the MongoDB database and your variables.
Transfer the backup
To prevent loss if the virtual machine is deleted, transfer the backup off the machine.
Once the backup is complete, the full path to the backup file will be displayed on screen—copy it.
If the path is not displayed, exit the menu and run the following command in the terminal:
pwd
Copy the result, then append the name of your backup file:
/Filename
This gives you the full absolute file path.
Click “Download File” at the top of the terminal.
Enter the full path to the backup file, then click “Download” to start the transfer to your local device.
If the terminal disconnects during the download and shows a disconnect error, wait a moment and click “Retry” to reconnect. Then, try downloading again.
Ensure you store the backup file in a safe location.
