My issues with the new backup feature:
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Mandatory encryption does not allow use of backups to make minor version changes using copy and paste of YAML file contents without laborious manual decryption.
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No events generated to allow for notification of backup start, success or failure by user’s chosen notification method.
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Add-on and core updates no longer have the option to backup before updating which could lead to up to 24 hours data loss depending on the time of update vs the time the last automatic daily backup was made.
All issues raised during beta testing. All ignored / dismissed.
We’ve obviously all been very naughty to receive this lump of coal in our Christmas stockings this year.
Fortunately SAMBA Backup continues to function (for now). And is far more versatile allowing for notifications and separate numbers of local and remote unencrypted backups with cleanup.
EDIT: Reading back through my post above it does seem a bit harsh.
The team have chosen to release what they call an MVP (minimally viable product).
This does not preclude enhancements, which given enough community feedback will hopefully be forthcoming in future releases.