Where is data stored

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Hi all,How can I check where AEM stores the data?  I want to back up data .I have added my question as below:We will to upgrade OS and AEM as follows. Between step 1 and step 7, there will be duration gap. How can I get data from (6.2) running server step-1 to (6.5) cloning server step-7 ?Is it possible to follow the same step as copying filesystem snapshots (copy crx-quickstart folder from AEM 6.2 and paste in AEM 6.5) ?1) running server2) clone server3) 6.2 on clone server 2012 4) 6.2 on clone server 2016 5) upgrading 6.2 - 6.56) 6.5 on clone server 20167) shut down running&#128526; live -clone server

shelly.goel-1 · Accepted Answer

@snow123 When AEM is installed, it creates a crx-quickstart folder under <aem-installation-directory> where all the configurations and repository data is stored.

You can take a file system snapshot of the installation directory as backup.

There's a similar thread being discussed here: https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/re-aem-data-backup/qaq-p/415657/comment-id/92131#M92131