Database client setup
As most databases require strong compatibility between the client and the server, Snaper relies on the database client installed on your server.
For this reason, you need to install the database client on your server before using Snaper to back up and restore your databases.
Install
Install the MySQL client by running the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install mariadb-client # or "mysql-client" if not available
Verify installation
Ensure your client is properly installed by running:
mysql --version
Install
Install the PostgreSQL client by running the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install postgres
Verify installation
Ensure your client is properly installed by running:
psql --version
Install
Follow the official documentation to install the MongoDB client:
You can find binaries for most operating systems and distributions in the MongoDB Download Center
Verify installation
Ensure your client is properly installed by running:
mongodump --version