Our test Ignition server recently took a dump and we have to build it back up. I was able to retrieve the entire Ignition install directory and I found the Ignition/data/db/autobackup folder with some .idb files in it. Is there a way to use those files to restore an auto backup of the Ignition gateway?
Was this a 7.9 or 8.x gateway?
It was an 8.1 gateway.
Hmm, the usefulness of those is diminished then. Gateway settings and tags, but no projects.
That’s fine! I was able to backup the projects folder as well! Is ther a help article on how to use the idb file?
I think you just need to replace the data/db/config.idb file of a new gateway with it.
You are a life-saver Kevin! You saved me SO much time! Thanks!
Go set up scheduled backups now!
https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC81/Gateway+Settings#GatewaySettings-ScheduledBackups
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Trust me, I normally do. This was a test setup that was intended to be transferred over to a permanent setup. That permanent setup will most definitely have scheduled backups! 
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Is there any chance to restore the projects after I accidentally restored a wrong gateway backup - unfortunately I've missed to enable the scheduled backup some time ago. The option "Disable Temp Project Backup" was not enabled during the Restore - which means that there should be some exports. But I can't find them in the Linux file system.
Sounds like a nightmare scenario; have you reached out to support?