Docs: Add FAQ for data dir deletion and backup on installing new version

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Below are some of the most common questions we receive about the Infection Monkey. If the answer you're looking for isn't here, talk with us [on our Slack channel](https://infectionmonkey.slack.com/join/shared_invite/enQtNDU5MjAxMjg1MjU1LWM0NjVmNWE2ZTMzYzAxOWJiYmMxMzU0NWU3NmUxYjcyNjk0YWY2MDkwODk4NGMyNDU4NzA4MDljOWNmZWViNDU), email us at [support@infectionmonkey.com](mailto:support@infectionmonkey.com) or [open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey). Below are some of the most common questions we receive about the Infection Monkey. If the answer you're looking for isn't here, talk with us [on our Slack channel](https://infectionmonkey.slack.com/join/shared_invite/enQtNDU5MjAxMjg1MjU1LWM0NjVmNWE2ZTMzYzAxOWJiYmMxMzU0NWU3NmUxYjcyNjk0YWY2MDkwODk4NGMyNDU4NzA4MDljOWNmZWViNDU), email us at [support@infectionmonkey.com](mailto:support@infectionmonkey.com) or [open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey).
- [Where can I get the latest version of the Infection Monkey?](#where-can-i-get-the-latest-version-of-the-infection-monkey) - [Where can I get the latest version of the Infection Monkey?](#where-can-i-get-the-latest-version-of-the-infection-monkey)
- [I updated to a new version of the Infection Monkey and I'm being asked to delete my existing data directory. Why?](#i-updated-to-a-new-version-of-the-infection-monkey-and-im-being-asked-to-delete-my-existing-data-directory-why)
- [How can I use an old data directory?](#how-can-i-use-an-old-data-directory)
- [How long does a single Infection Monkey agent run? Is there a time limit?](#how-long-does-a-single-infection-monkey-agent-run-is-there-a-time-limit) - [How long does a single Infection Monkey agent run? Is there a time limit?](#how-long-does-a-single-infection-monkey-agent-run-is-there-a-time-limit)
- [Is the Infection Monkey a malware/virus?](#is-the-infection-monkey-a-malwarevirus) - [Is the Infection Monkey a malware/virus?](#is-the-infection-monkey-a-malwarevirus)
- [Reset/enable the Monkey Island password](#resetenable-the-monkey-island-password) - [Reset/enable the Monkey Island password](#resetenable-the-monkey-island-password)
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If you want to see what has changed between versions, refer to the [releases page on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey/releases). For the latest development version, visit the [develop version on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey/tree/develop). If you want to see what has changed between versions, refer to the [releases page on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey/releases). For the latest development version, visit the [develop version on GitHub](https://github.com/guardicore/monkey/tree/develop).
## I updated to a new version of the Infection Monkey and I'm being asked to delete my existing data directory. Why?
The [data directory]({{< ref "/reference/data_directory" >}}) contains the
Infection Monkey's database and other internal
data. For the new version of Infection Monkey to work flawlessly, a data
directory with a compatible structure needs to be set up.
If you would like to save the data gathered from the Monkey's previous runs,
you can make a backup of your [existing data directory]({{< ref
"/reference/data_directory" >}}) before deleting it.
## How can I use an old data directory?
To use the data stored in a data directory from an older version, reinstall the
version of the Monkey Island which matches your data directory's version. Then,
copy the backup of your old data directory to the [appropriate location]({{<
ref "/reference/data_directory" >}}).
## How long does a single Infection Monkey agent run? Is there a time limit? ## How long does a single Infection Monkey agent run? Is there a time limit?
The Infection Monkey agent shuts off either when it can't find new victims or it has exceeded the quota of victims as defined in the configuration. The Infection Monkey agent shuts off either when it can't find new victims or it has exceeded the quota of victims as defined in the configuration.