Backup

Backup

Prerequisites

• Ensure Zmanda Pro is installed and properly configured on the client machine

• backupmanager utility must be installed on the client machine

• You must know the Protected Item (PI) name configured for the MariaDB server

• The machine where you are running the backup must be registered to a Zmanda Pro server where the MariaDB server's protected item is registered

Backup Methods

Backup triggered from Zmanda Pro UI

Follow these steps to schedule and initiate a backup from the Zmanda Pro UI

1. Log onto Zmanda Pro Web Portal Access the Zmanda Pro web portal using your user credentials

2. Navigate to Protected Item Configurations Click on the "Backup" section to view all existing Protected Item configurations

3. Backup

   a. Schedule a Backup

   • Go to the "Schedule" tab within the protected item configuration

   • Click on the backup rule named after the protected item you configured, then add or modify the schedule as needed

   • Save the backup rule and protected item settings

   b. On Demand Server Triggered Backup

   • In the Zmanda Pro Server Web Portal, navigate to the Backup section

   • Under the Run Backup modal, click on the Scheduled tab and select the schedule you wish to run as an on-demand backup

4. Monitor Scheduled Backup Execution Once scheduled, the backup will be automatically triggered

5. Review Backup Report After the backup is complete, you can access the detailed backup report for the Protected Item on the Zmanda Pro server web portal. This report will provide comprehensive information about the backup operation

Note: When a backup is triggered, a restore job log will appear alongside the backup job log in the Zmanda Pro User Server portal. This restore job log updates the inventory with the latest backup run IDs. This step ensures that the backup run IDs are added to the most recent inventory, preventing any inconsistencies in the backup process.

Notes

• Ensure that the MariaDB server is in a consistent state before initiating a backup

• Regular backups are crucial for data protection. Set up a backup schedule that aligns with your organization's recovery point objective (RPO)

• Binary logs are backed up as part of the full and incremental backups, ensure that binary logging is enabled in the server

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the backup process, check the following:

• Verify that the Protected Item (PI) name is correct

• Check network connectivity between the client and the Zmanda Pro server

• Review the logs for any specific error messages or warnings