Matt Mullenweg announces VaultPress beta for WordPress
WordPress is already known for its reliable backup features. By default, every time a post is revised on a WordPress blog, the WordPress engine creates a backup just for that revision. Users can export a backup of all their posts and user settings into an XML file that can be easily imported through the admin control panel.
VaultPress by Automattic (WordPress’ parent company) promises something even more. The service, currently in beta stages, will automatically update WordPress blogs with vital security updates (as opposed to manual updates) and create restore points for all settings and customizations.
“The vision of VaultPress is to ensure that blogs and sites under its care are always completely secure, regardless of what happens,” Mullenweg wrote at the official VaultPress blog. “Today, this means every bit of content will be safe, from plugins and themes to the smallest comment or post revision, with WordPress-aware, real-time, multi-cloud backups. This is some of the most advanced technology I’ve seen interact with WordPress.”
According to a comment Mullenweg made on TechCrunch, the purpose of VaultPress is to be something of an “all-in-one” backup package. VaultPress will handle all back ups for the user rather than the user having to separately backup the database, files, themes, et cetera.
Unfortunately the service will most likely come at a price. According to Mullenweg, VaultPress is a “high-end product for high-end users.”
Sounds like VaultPress could end up being a vital, cost/time saving service for high maintenance blogs. You can apply for the beta here.
Tags: blogging platforms, security
Mullenwegg and his folks never run out of amazing ideas to add to their company. Looking forward for this one.
Looking forward to know about this. Nice info, pal.
And WordPress rocks! =p