> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/monolith-data.md). # Monolith Data Understand where Monolith stores application data in an on-premises deployment and why the data directory should be included in your backup strategy. Once deployed, Monolith stores persistent application data in a folder named `data`. This folder contains information used by the Monolith deployment, including: * Application logs * Files uploaded to Monolith * Files uploaded through Relay * MySQL database files, when using the included MySQL container The `data` folder is an important part of the Monolith deployment because it contains the persistent data created and managed by your environment. Your organization should include this data in its backup and recovery planning. See [**Backups**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/backups.md) for guidance on protecting Monolith data in an on-premises environment.

### Related Documentation * [**On-Premises Deployments**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments.md) * [**Backups**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/backups.md) * [**Using External MySQL Database**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/using-external-mysql-database.md) * [**Connecting to File Shares**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/connecting-to-file-shares.md) * [**Deployment**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments/deployment.md)