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Added notes about removing the .sql file and performing regular backups. In theory not removing that could result in it replacing the new database.

I know the backup thing is a repeat but I don't think we can repeat this too many times.

Added notes about removing the .sql file and performing regular backups. In theory not removing that could result in it replacing the new database. 

 I know the backup thing is a repeat but I don't think we can repeat this too many times.
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After the initial run you will want to remove that `.sql` file from the `sql` directory of your unzipped Docker configuration package.

It is also very important you perform regular backups of your ArchivesSpace MySQL database. Follow the steps under the [Backup and recovery](/administration/backup/) section if you need more instructions on how create backups of your MySQL database.
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I think this will be confusing, as the docker configuration package already includes a mechanism for automatic mysql backups: https://github.com/archivesspace/archivesspace/blob/master/docker-compose-prod.yml#L37 that is documented here: https://docs.archivesspace.org/administration/backup/#backups-when-using-the-docker-configuration-package

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