Object Storage Backup and Restoration
Object Storage backup and restoration creates a copy of an existing bucket and its contents. A backup can be restored to a newly created bucket when recovery is required.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full bucket backup | Creates a complete copy of all objects and metadata in the bucket. |
| Scheduled or on-demand backup | Supports scheduled backup regimes and immediate on-demand backups. |
| Bucket restoration | Restores an entire bucket to a newly created restored bucket. |
| Storage isolation | Stores backups in a centralized backup repository, separate from the original bucket. |
Use Cases
- Recover data deleted accidentally from a bucket.
- Restore critical data after outages or data loss incidents.
- Clone production data for development or testing.
- Maintain clean restorable copies if data is corrupted or changed unexpectedly.
Step-by-Step Guide
Configure Bucket Backup
- Open the bucket.
- Open the Backups tab.
- Click Manage Backup.
- Select the backup repository where the bucket should be stored.
- Choose the backup regime: Disable Backup, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
- Optionally run an on-demand backup.
- Click Save.
Note
Running an on-demand backup does not affect the configured backup regime.
Restore a Bucket
- Open the bucket.
- Open the Backups tab.
- On the desired backup version, open the three-dot menu.
- Select Restore Bucket.
- In the Restore to a New Bucket modal, enter the name and description for the restored bucket.
- Return to the bucket list.
- Confirm that the newly restored bucket appears in the list.