Restoring a Forest
- Last Updated: April 15, 2026
- 1 minute read
- MarkLogic Server
- Version 12.0
- Documentation
Warning:
Before following this procedure on the Windows platform, ensure that users do not have forests, directories, or any subdirectories open.
Restoring data from your backup is a “hot” admin task; the changes take effect immediately.
You can restore a forest from a backup.
To restore a forest from a backup, follow these steps:
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Click Forests in the left tree menu. A list of forests appears.
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Click your target forest.
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Click the Backup/Restore tab. The Forest Backup/Restore page appears.
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In the Backup directory field, enter the name of the directory from which you want to restore the forest.
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Select the From The Backup Directory radio button under Restore.
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Click OK. A confirmation message appears.
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Click OK again to confirm the restore action.