As you can see, the backup and restoration process is quite lengthy, but achievable. It's very important to secure your Control Panel login and FTP details, as you will refer to them from time to time, and not just when you need to backup or restore your site.
With the availability of open source software, such as FileZilla and CuteFTP, you can manage the process without too much in the way of additional costs. Just familiarize yourself with the process and refer back to the developer's website. If you need more details, they are generally happy to answer questions. Also, don't be afraid to post a thread on their forum, but check the forum first to ensure that someone else hasn't already posted the same issue.
If you do not have the JoomlaPack component installed, undertaking the manual backup process is important and could (but hopefully not!) prove invaluable. Having a good working knowledge of your site and its functions is important as a content editor or webmaster. Working through...