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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).
- [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)
- [Is the Infection Monkey a malware/virus?](#is-the-infection-monkey-a-malwarevirus)
- [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).
## 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?
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.