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title: "Step 2: Backing up your environment"
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# Step 2: Backing up your environment

You need to back up your iObeya data before you upgrade your server to a newiObeya version. With a backup you can roll-back your instance to the previous version if you encounter any unforeseen issues while upgrading your platform.

You can also use the backup to set up a test environment that replicates as closely as possible your production environment and practice the upgrade before you upgrade your production environment.

Refer to the [Backup and restore](/product/docs/fr/iobeya-431-on-prem-backup-and-restore) section for detailed guidance on creating backups of your iObeya database and assets files, and restoring them in the event of any issues during the upgrade process.