Backup & Recovery
Complete guide to backup and recovery procedures for your Klasstra system.
Backup Types
Full Database Backup
Complete backup of all system data
Incremental Backup
Backup of changes since last backup
File System Backup
Backup of uploaded files and documents
Configuration Backup
Backup of system settings and configurations
Backup Strategies
3-2-1 Backup Rule
Industry standard backup strategy
Strategy Details:
- Keep 3 copies of your data
- Store on 2 different media types
- Keep 1 copy offsite
Implementation:
- Primary database on server
- Local backup on external drive
- Cloud backup for offsite storage
Automated Backup Schedule
Set up automated backup procedures
Strategy Details:
- Daily full backups at 2 AM
- Hourly incremental backups
- Weekly configuration backups
Implementation:
- Configure backup scripts
- Set up monitoring alerts
- Test backup restoration
Disaster Recovery Plan
Comprehensive disaster recovery strategy
Strategy Details:
- Recovery time objective (RTO): 4 hours
- Recovery point objective (RPO): 1 hour
- Business continuity procedures
Implementation:
- Document recovery procedures
- Train staff on recovery steps
- Regular disaster recovery testing
Backup Configuration
Configure Backup Settings
Set up automated backup configuration
- 1Navigate to Admin → Backup & Recovery
- 2Configure backup frequency and retention
- 3Select backup storage location
- 4Enable backup encryption
- 5Set up backup monitoring
Create Manual Backup
Create an immediate backup of your system
- 1Go to Admin → Backup & Recovery → Manual Backup
- 2Select backup type (Full, Incremental, or Configuration)
- 3Choose backup destination
- 4Start the backup process
- 5Verify backup completion
Test Backup Restoration
Verify that backups can be restored successfully
- 1Create a test environment
- 2Restore from a recent backup
- 3Verify data integrity
- 4Test system functionality
- 5Document any issues
Monitor Backup Status
Monitor backup processes and resolve issues
- 1Check backup logs regularly
- 2Monitor backup storage usage
- 3Set up backup failure alerts
- 4Review backup performance
- 5Update backup procedures as needed
Recovery Scenarios
Complete System Failure
2-4 hoursServer hardware failure or catastrophic data loss
- 1Assess the extent of damage
- 2Restore from most recent full backup
- 3Apply incremental backups
- 4Restore configuration settings
- 5Verify system functionality
Database Corruption
1-2 hoursDatabase corruption or data integrity issues
- 1Stop the application
- 2Restore database from backup
- 3Verify data integrity
- 4Restart the application
- 5Monitor system performance
Accidental Data Deletion
30 minutesUser accidentally deleted important data
- 1Identify the deleted data
- 2Locate the appropriate backup
- 3Restore specific data records
- 4Verify data restoration
- 5Notify affected users
Configuration Issues
15 minutesSystem configuration changes caused problems
- 1Identify configuration changes
- 2Restore from configuration backup
- 3Test system functionality
- 4Document the issue
- 5Update configuration procedures
Backup Best Practices
Backup Management
- Test backups regularly
- Monitor backup storage space
- Encrypt sensitive backups
- Document backup procedures
Recovery Planning
- Define recovery time objectives
- Train staff on recovery procedures
- Maintain recovery documentation
- Regular disaster recovery testing
Backup Monitoring & Alerts
Set up monitoring and alerts to ensure your backup system is working properly:
Backup Success Alerts
Monitor successful backup completions
- • Daily backup completion
- • Backup size verification
- • Storage space monitoring
Backup Failure Alerts
Immediate notification of backup failures
- • Failed backup notifications
- • Storage space warnings
- • Network connectivity issues
Performance Monitoring
Track backup performance metrics
- • Backup duration tracking
- • Data transfer rates
- • System resource usage
Secure Your Data
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