JoomlaPack is the 2nd New JED Editors Pick

Written by Steve Burge

A month ago, we announced that sh404SEF had been selected as the first new JED Editors' Pick in quite a while.

I also outlined some of the criteria we use when choosing an extension: its remarkably useful, free to download, well-supported and works on both 1.0 and 1.5. Editors' Picks don't have to check all those boxes, but it helps and our new choice certainly does ... JoomlaPack.

Why does JoomlaPack do?

It allows Joomla users to regularly backup the database and all the files on their site.
It allows you to easily move a site, by creating a full backup with an custom installer. This means you can install your site on a new server in the same way you'd install a fresh version of Joomla.

Why was JoomlaPack chosen?

It meets a vital security need for Joomla site owners ... backing up their sites on a regular basis.
It has great documentation
There's very active support on their forums
New versions are regularly released and the component is under active development

Click here to see all the Editors' Picks.

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Piranha makes this comment

2008-08-28 15:50:23

Very good choice, this component is a must for every website.
Kevin M makes this comment

2008-08-28 16:57:59

Great News!, I think this is just one of the best joomla components available, this one is better than even paid ones...
marikas makes this comment

2008-08-29 01:06:53

Great pick, JED team

Joomlapack is an absolute godsend. Along with sh404SEF and JCE, we install it on every single website we develop.

There are only a handful of J! extension websites I check regularly for updates, and Joomlapack is one of them... these guys just keep churning out new updates and features - it's great!

Congratulations to the Joomlapack team, and from the team at NF, thank you for the wonderful extension.
PatchesPal makes this comment

2008-08-29 01:55:35

I just used JoomlaPack to backup a Web site and then restore it to a different hosting company entirely. I created a new mySql database and a subdomain pointing at the folder I used. I unpack the JoomlaPack backup .zip file and FTP'd the files into the directory. JoomlaPack inserts a new Installation directory into the files (this directory was deleted from the orginal site, of course). By opening http://mysite.com/installation/index.php and connecting to the new database. JoomlaPack restored my files to the new database. For some reason, my configuration.php file could not be adjusted so JoomlaPack presented the correct code for me to replace the configuration.php file. Presto Chango up comes my site with all links and third-party components working perfectly. I use their extension to back up every site I have. Thank you to the JoomlaPack folks
ssnobben makes this comment

2008-08-29 11:01:19

Just wonder why it took so long for you to discover that Joomlapack is the no:1 backup solution for Joomla! Thanks Joomlapack people!
Satish Kolluru makes this comment

2008-08-29 19:37:26

Joomla Pack simply Rocks...!! I am an ardent fan of this component.... It restores my Joomls site in a matter of minutes...!! My site got hacked recently and thankfully I had a recently made backup through Joomla Pack..... My site was up and running in minutes...!! Kudos to Joomla Pack developers...!!! Keep up the good work guys....
pribeli makes this comment

2008-08-31 08:06:03

Great things are always simple and has the power. Also holds true for JoomlaPack. Many thanks guys.
Ian makes this comment

2008-09-01 01:51:25

This is an amazing piece of software and is a must for all joomla sites. I just restored a site to a different URL - all in seconds (well minutes)
Fred Sarhadi makes this comment

2008-09-01 05:51:19

Joomla! life was difficult without this. Now I cannot work without and I would not work without it. This is one of the first installs I make after a template. I'm glad this is getting the attention it deserves.

Thank You!
festus makes this comment

2008-09-01 23:29:48

This component is a life saver, I was able to move my site to a new host with easy

thanks
Rick makes this comment

2008-09-03 09:23:38

Joomla looks like it's the way to go. I can't wait to dive into my first Joomla website.
Eric makes this comment

2008-09-03 10:43:47

Thanks for a great component! It makes backups and restores a breeze, and moves a site from one server to another a matter of minutes instead of hours.
Amy Stephen makes this comment

2008-09-04 23:34:08

Sorry, Whatever, I deleted your post. You must share a valid e-mail address, that we will *not* share with others, in order for your comment to be printed.
JoomlaPack Team makes this comment

2008-09-05 16:26:21

Thanks for all the great feedback. We are honored to be the latest JED Editor's pick. We are still working on some new features to make backing up your site and cloning your site much easier than it already is.
Paul Duffield makes this comment

2008-09-08 20:05:15

WoW! what an extension.

Worked first time, quick install and dead easy to use.

It has worked a dream to create a site on domain X for porting to Domain Y - No downtime for clients

This has solved one of my biggest headaches regarding offline development and porting sites between domains.

We are about to embark on a project where many similar sites content wise are to be published and this will make creating the template versions (in the widest sense of template) so simple to install and cut development times dramatically.

The backup concept is excellent too for those that need it.

Winner guys - thanks very much for your efforts.
hacksider makes this comment

2008-09-10 01:55:01

This one is a must for everyone that uses joomla. Allows you to easily backup the whole website in a flash.
eyezberg makes this comment

2008-09-10 19:14:12

I wish I had had this before my site got hacked the one time to many, I might still be using Joomla then..
Amy Stephen makes this comment

2008-09-10 21:24:14

Nice to see you, Joe. You aren't saying that someone with your years of experience isn't taking backups, are you?
StopTheAttacks makes this comment

2008-09-15 10:31:01

I hear nothing but great things about this extension. In the past, I have always performed backup and restores the old fashion way with phpMyadmin and Filezilla; but after reading the reviews and all of the positive feedback on JoomlaPack, I guess it's time to roll up my sleeves and see how the other half lives!
Piotr makes this comment

2008-09-24 10:10:28

Great work , very simple to use and works,

Congratulations from Europe.
Frank makes this comment

2008-09-29 05:37:48

My site was hacked but thanks to my JoomlaPack it took only minutes to restore my backup. This extension is a must have.
Also made transferring another site to a new host a snip!
Balauru makes this comment

2008-10-02 15:19:39

Onest is great com.,does exactly what it says,but has a little bug,when i restore the backup on other server then the one i created the backup,it gives some mysql error,on users table.
Frans Dekker makes this comment

2008-10-06 10:32:25

JoomlaPack saves a lot of time and gives a lot of security. Also the Kickstart (beta) works great!
It's worthwile to donate to these people.

Above under "JoomlaPack is the 2nd New JED Editors Pick" you mention that one of the criteria you use when choosing an extension is "free to download".
So I was very glad to see Moseds Hot Property #232 in the Editors Pick list but.... this extension costs $ 119,--!

JoomlaPack is the 2nd New JED Editors Pick

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