Drupal sites run as a result of an interaction between four components:
In practice, we will back up the
module,
theme, and file
directories together, as they all reside in the sites
directory. However, when it comes to updating the site, it is helpful to think of them as separate from one another. When upgrading sites, we treat the core codebase, contributed modules, and contributed themes in different ways.
Also, as part of your backup and maintenance strategy, you should create a document that lists all of the critical usernames and passwords for your site.
This list of critical data includes:
At the risk of...