Moodle: How to Backup a Course
Backup a Course:
1. Log in to Moodle and open the course you want to backup.
2. Click on the Admin gear in the upper right of the course page.

3. Click on the Backup link. (Note: All courses are backed up automatically on a weekly basis.)

4. Select the settings you would like to include for your backup, and click Next.

5. The next page will show you more details about the backup file you are creating and give you options to include or exclude topic sections from your backup. Click Next.
Note: This page may take a long time to load, depending upon how much material you have in the course.

6. Rename the Backup File using the textbox at the top of the page. (optional)
7. Click Perform Backup near the bottom of the screen.

8. The backup will be performed. When finished, a Continue button will appear, which will redirect you a list of your backups along with their dates and sizes.

Support & Training
Support and training for Moodle is available via the Faculty Technology Center at ftc@lsu.edu. For more information, please see the following article: Faculty Technology Center: LSU Overview
Attending at least one training session for Moodle upgrades is highly recommended. For a comprehensive list of training sessions, as well as to register for a slot, please see http://training.lsu.edu.
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