Backing Up the Database Using Jamf Pro Server Tools

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You can use Jamf Pro Server Tools to create backups of the Jamf Pro database or schedule automated database backups.

Warning:

The installers for Jamf Pro Server Tools 10.33.x–10.34.0 include a version of Jamf Pro Server Tools that creates unrestorable database backups. You must use Jamf Pro Server Tools 2.7.10 or later to perform database backups.

To identify which version of Jamf Pro Server Tools you have installed, do one of the following:

  • For the CLI: Execute the following command: jamf-pro --version

  • In the GUI: Open the Preferences pane and verify the installed versions of the GUI and CLI.

If you do not have Jamf Pro Server Tools 2.7.10 or later installed, see the installation instructions in the following articles:

Note:

The time it takes to create a backup depends on the size of the database.