What data backup options are available?

TNG Site Hosting carries out daily backups of files, databases and configuration data of the hosting account. These can be viewed and downloaded in the Control Panel (cPanel) under File >>Backup.
In the event of a disaster, TNG can be restored from this backup.
If the aim is to keep a copy of your own data locally in case TNG Site Hosting fails (which has never happened).

TNG itself can also create data backups. The data can be copied to the backup folder of the TNG installation via the Utilities >> Back up, Restore & Optimize Table Data menu.
The use case for this backup is a temporary storage of the current data stock and the possibility of a simple restore. You can therefore use this type of backup if you change large amounts of data, e.g. when using SQL scripts.
The original database can be restored using the same form.
To download the data to your local PC, you must use the cPanel file manager or an FTP client.

The export of GEDCOM data must be distinguished from the technical data backup.

GEDCOM data is used for data exchange with other users.
The export can be started via the menu Import / Export >> GEDCOM Export.
In the current versions, media collections can also be output and downloaded as a ZIP file.
This does not replace the technical backup of the data, as GEDCOM cannot contain all the information from TNG. For example, GEDCOM does not support branches.