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Data Backup

Data backup and recovery procedures.

Backup Types​

Full Backup​

  • Complete database
  • All tables
  • All data
  • Daily automated

Incremental Backup​

  • Changes since last backup
  • Faster backup
  • Less storage
  • Hourly automated

Selective Backup​

  • Specific tables
  • Specific data
  • On-demand
  • Manual trigger

Backup Schedule​

Automated Backups​

  • Daily: Full backup at 2 AM
  • Hourly: Incremental backup
  • Weekly: Full backup with retention
  • Monthly: Archive backup

Backup Storage​

Storage Locations​

  • Local server
  • Cloud storage (S3)
  • Off-site backup
  • Multiple locations

Recovery​

Point-in-Time Recovery​

  • Restore to specific time
  • Using binary logs
  • Minimal data loss

Full Recovery​

  • Restore from full backup
  • Apply incremental backups
  • Verify data integrity

Next Steps​