Where Does Rundeck Store Data?
Rundeck keeps job definitions, project config and server settings in its data directories on Linux. Main roots and backup routine.
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Rundeck centers on data directories holding projects, job definitions, execution logs and server config. The install folder only carries the application. Upgrades replace the application side while data persists.
Exact roots vary by packaging, so confirm paths against the running setup before scripting backups. Copy data with the service stopped for consistent snapshots. Keys need separate secure storage outside plain copies.
Where Rundeck stores this, by platform
/etc/rundeck/
Projects, job definitions, logs and server config below data roots. Exact paths vary by packaging, so confirm against the service unit. Stop Rundeck before copying.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Rundeck?
Back up the rundeck data directories with the service stopped, especially projects, logs and the server config. Jobs, history and keys travel together. Restore to a matching Rundeck version before starting the service.
Where are my jobs?
In project folders inside the data tree as job definition files, exportable from the web UI per project. The database tracks executions while files carry the definitions. Keep versioned exports beside filesystem backups.
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