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Backup Volume

Introduction​

The Backup Volume feature allows users to create backups for volumes in a VPC on Unify Portal. Backups ensure data always has a redundant copy and can be restored in the event of an incident.

Prerequisites​

  • Logged in to Unify Portal.
  • The Backup service for the VPC is in Enable status.
  • Account has the OspNativeBackup:Create permission.
  • The volume to be backed up is not already part of another job (a volume can only belong to one job at a time).

Create a Backup Volume Job​

Step 1: Open the Backup & Recovery interface​

Click the Create Backup Job button.

Step 2: Enter basic information​

In the Create Backup Job form, fill in the following fields:

  1. Job Name (required):
    • Job name (must be unique within the VPC).
    • Maximum 26 characters, containing only letters, numbers, and dots.
  2. Job Type: Select Backup Volume.
  3. Description (optional): Brief description of the job.
  4. Target Selection: Select the volumes to back up (valid volumes will start with the prefix pv-fke).

Step 3: Configure Backup​

  • Backup Option (choose one):
    • Daily full backup: Create a full backup every day.
    • Daily incremental + Weekly active full: Daily incremental backups, with a full backup on a fixed day of the week.
    • Daily incremental + Monthly active full: Daily incremental backups, with a full backup on a fixed day of the month.
  • Start Time: Time to run within the day (00:00–23:59).
  • Full Backup At: (only enabled when selecting Weekly/Monthly active full) → Select the day to run a full backup.
  • Latest Backup to Keep: Number of backups to retain (1–1000).
  • Notification Email: Add email addresses to receive job status notifications (success/failure).

Step 4: Create the job​

  • Click Create.
  • The system displays a notification:
    • Success: The job [JobName] has been created successfully.
    • Error: Displays details (e.g., duplicate job name, invalid volume, system busy, etc.).

Manage Backup Jobs​

  • Go to Backup Jobs to monitor the list.
  • Job status will be updated automatically.
  • You can edit the retention configuration and email notifications.

Important Notes​

  • A volume can only belong to one backup job.
  • Job names must be unique within the VPC.
  • It is recommended to schedule backups outside of peak hours to avoid performance impact.
  • Backups only retain the number of copies configured in retention; older copies will be automatically deleted.
Last updated on by Dang Tran