Server Management

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages

Extend a server backup to auto-discovered databases, system cron files, system configuration and package state, and detected web roots. Restore databases and selected web roots deliberately while sensitive system files are staged for review instead of written back automatically.

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How Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages Works

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.

Open Server Dashboard

Navigate to the Server Management section.

Access Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages

Open Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages from the server overview panel.

View & Manage

Review server information and take management actions through the UI.

Old School

The Hard Way: Without Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages

No Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages? Get ready to memorize these terminal commands and pray you don't make a typo.

SSH into server

Connect to check server status.

terminal

ssh root@your-server-ip

Check system info

Gather server details.

terminal

# OS info
cat /etc/os-release
uname -a

# CPU info
lscpu | head -20

# Memory
free -h

# Disk
df -h

# Now remember all these commands for every server

Update packages

Keep system up to date.

terminal

apt update
apt upgrade -y
# Wait 10 minutes
# Hope nothing breaks
# Reboot if kernel updated
reboot

Updates can break things. No rollback button.

Manage services

Check and control services.

terminal

systemctl status docker
systemctl status nginx
# Check each service one by one
# No unified dashboard

The Easy Way

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Capabilities

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages Features

Everything you need for server management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

Get Started

Extend a server backup to auto-discovered databases, system cron files, system configuration and package state, and detected web roots

Restore databases and selected web roots deliberately while sensitive system files are staged for review instead of written back automatically

Integrated with Server Compass's Server Management suite

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages: Why It's Essential

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages makes professional-grade server management accessible to everyone.

At-a-Glance Monitoring

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages shows CPU, RAM, disk, and network metrics in a single dashboard view.

Quick Actions

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages provides one-click package updates, Docker setup, and system configuration.

Multi-Server Support

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages manages unlimited VPS servers from one application with saved connections.

Resource Trending

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages tracks resource usage over time so you can plan capacity and identify bottlenecks.

Questions About Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages

Common questions about Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages in Server Compass

How do I access Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages in Server Compass?

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages is available in the Server Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Server Management, and you'll find Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 137+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages with any VPS provider?

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages different from command-line alternatives?

Back Up the Whole Server, Not Just What Server Compass Manages provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

More Server Management Features

Explore other server management capabilities in Server Compass

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Server Overview Dashboard

At-a-glance view of CPU, RAM, and disk usage. See OS info, auth method, location, and provider details.

Resource Monitoring

Real-time CPU, memory, and disk usage graphs. Track resource trends and identify bottlenecks.

System Packages

List and manage installed APT packages, update individual ones, or run a system-wide upgrade. Install Recommended covers the baseline a server needs — including sudo and jq — and an Available Packages section installs optional software like Caddy with its repository set up for you.

Port Management

View all open ports and the services using them. Identify conflicts and manage port allocations.

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AI Access for Coding Agents

SFTP & pCloud Backup Destinations

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