What happens if we copy neo4j's data folder while the server is running?

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If my neo4j server is running and I copy the data folder using copy/rsync folder, what are the chances of data corruption?

Jim Webber · Answer 1 · 2012-05-26 11:09:09Z

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The copied store might be corrupted, but also might be recoverable.

There's a good reason neo4j has a backup tool: this method is not safe.

If you need to snapshot the file system, cleanly shut down the DB first.

answered May 26 '12 at 11:09

Jim Webber
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	Thanks for contributing, Jim. It's also helpful to have links or references for questions like this (maybe an overview of the backup tool since the asker is using a hazardous method currently?) – JNK♦ May 26 '12 at 11:15
	If i make a copy of the data folder can it make the original folder corrupt? – Aram Bhusal May 26 '12 at 11:15

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