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database-backups

Implement database backup strategies. Configure automated backups, retention, and recovery testing. Use when designing backup and recovery procedures.

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devops-skills
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1.0

SKILL.md

Database Backups

Implement comprehensive database backup strategies.

Backup Types

yaml
backup_types:
  full:
    description: Complete database copy
    frequency: Weekly
    
  incremental:
    description: Changes since last backup
    frequency: Daily
    
  transaction_log:
    description: Continuous transaction logging
    frequency: Continuous

Automated Backup Script

bash
#!/bin/bash
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
BACKUP_DIR="/backups"

# PostgreSQL
pg_dump -Fc mydb > $BACKUP_DIR/pg_$DATE.dump

# MySQL
mysqldump -u root -p$MYSQL_PWD mydb | gzip > $BACKUP_DIR/mysql_$DATE.sql.gz

# Upload to S3
aws s3 cp $BACKUP_DIR/pg_$DATE.dump s3://backups/postgres/

# Cleanup old backups (keep 7 days)
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "*.dump" -mtime +7 -delete

Recovery Testing

bash
# Create test environment
docker run -d --name restore-test postgres:15

# Restore backup
pg_restore -d testdb backup.dump

# Verify data integrity
psql testdb -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users;"

Best Practices

  • 3-2-1 Rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite
  • Regular recovery testing
  • Encrypt backups at rest
  • Monitor backup success
  • Document recovery procedures

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