GitLab does not back up any configuration files, SSL certificates, or system
files. You are highly advised to read about [storing configuration files](#storing-configuration-files).
WARNING:
The backup command requires [additional parameters](#backup-and-restore-for-installations-using-pgbouncer) when
your installation is using PgBouncer, for either performance reasons or when using it with a Patroni cluster.
Depending on your version of GitLab, use the following command if you installed
GitLab using the Omnibus package:
...
...
@@ -955,8 +959,9 @@ installed version of GitLab, the restore command aborts with an error
message. Install the [correct GitLab version](https://packages.gitlab.com/gitlab/),
and then try again.
NOTE:
There is a known issue with restore not working with `pgbouncer`. [Read more about backup and restore with `pgbouncer`](#backup-and-restore-for-installations-using-pgbouncer).
WARNING:
The restore command requires [additional parameters](#backup-and-restore-for-installations-using-pgbouncer) when
your installation is using PgBouncer, for either performance reasons or when using it with a Patroni cluster.
Next, restore `/etc/gitlab/gitlab-secrets.json` if necessary,
