Increase number of threads when backuping

[Denis Burdukovskiy]

Hi!

It's about /secure/admin/XmlBackup!default.jspa - manual full backup to XML.

When doing this operation Jira uses only one thread, so it takes a lot of time.

Can we increase number of threads for XML backup operation ? For example, in a way we can manage indexing threads (https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirakb/increase-speed-of-reindexing-in-jira-server-826879636.html)

Thanks in advance

[Artur Moura]

Hey @Denis Burdukovskiy

I'm afraid the backup service is single thread only.

That said, if your instance is a larger one, we strongly recommend you perform the backup using native database tools.

You may refer to our Backing up data documentation for more details.

[Denis Burdukovskiy]

@Artur Moura , thanks for clarifing.

This way (backup to file) was considered as a way to change database type. 

(using third-party tools for database conversion don't work because of nonstandard configuration of existing database)

[Artur Moura]

Hey @Denis Burdukovskiy

Thanks for the feedback about the case.

Indeed XML backup is the right path when you are migrating from one database type to another one.

[Vish Reddy _Revyz_]

Hi @Denis Burdukovskiy @Artur Moura 

From the recommendation I see from Atlassian on backups - Jira Software Data Center and Server 9.3 documentation

Would the following not work:

1. Use Native DB backup tool to backup data
2. Migrate the backup to the new DB, using new DB migration tools