by Ken Task.
Yes, check out the moosh site for the two ...
http://moosh-online.com/commands/
You have not shared what command you are using, even though asked. Come on now ... am trying to help blindly here (can only guess from information provided).
Ok, I can't get a backup to inspect ... sigh ... bet also your network/IT people frown on remote access as well?
Ahhh ... something new ... the course does get restored ... just no content. Has it always done that? or is this the first time for that?
Hmmmm ... might have to increase PHP settings for time for script to run, memory a script can consume, etc.
Have you checked other server logs ... error log for apache, error log for php ... there might be php_error files in directories of Moodle code ... which could give you very targeted rabbits to chase. Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Debugging on is good ...
Yes, first experiences admin'ing a moodle are usually not pleasant ... Moodle not like WordPress or Joomla or other such. 'Not in Kansas anymore, Toto'! kinda thing. Like a fungus, however, it might grow on ya. ;)
'spirit of sharing', Ken