Cloud Backup:How do I switch from ECS Backup Essential Edition to the standard backup features of Cloud Backup?

Important notes

After you unbind a subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition from an ECS instance, all the backup data that is previously generated on the ECS instance is deleted.

Switching description

The maximum amount of ECS data that can be protected by each subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition is 500 GB. The limit applies only to the data amount of ECS files and ECS-hosted databases, and does not apply to the data amount of ECS instances. If the limit is exceeded, the backup job fails.

We recommend that you perform one of the following operations:

• Reduce the number of files and databases to be backed up.

• Switch from ECS Backup Essential Edition to the standard backup features of Cloud Backup to back up ECS files, ECS-hosted databases, and ECS instances independently. The following list provides the details:

  • A total of five pay-as-you-go billable items are involved. If you use the ECS instance backup feature, the snapshot fee is still included into your snapshot service bill. For more information, see Billing methods and billable items.

    • ECS file backup

      • Client usage (a Backup Cloud client for file backup is installed)

      • Storage usage of the backup vault

    • ECS database backup

      • Rental of the database backup vault (a backup vault is created)

      • Storage usage of the database backup vault

    • ECS instance backup

      • Client usage (the fee is included into your Cloud Backup bill)

      • Storage usage of snapshots (the fee is included into your snapshot service bill)

  • We recommend that you purchase resource plans to enjoy discounts. For more information, see Purchase resource plans.

Step 1: Unbind a subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition

1. Log on to the Cloud Backup console.

2. In the left-side navigation pane, choose Backup > ECS Backup Essential Edition.

3. In the top navigation bar, select a region.

4. On the ECS Backup Essential Edition page, find the ECS instance and choose More > Unbind in the Actions column.

5. In the message that appears, read the precautions and select I already understand the impact of the unbinding and have confirmed to unbind the instances. Then, click OK.

   Important

   After you unbind the subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition from the ECS instance, all backups generated during the binding period are deleted from the ECS instance.

   After the unbinding is complete, the ECS instance is no longer displayed on the ECS Backup Essential Edition page.

(Optional) Step 2: Unsubscribe from the subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition

After the subscription instance of ECS Backup Essential Edition is unbound, you can use it to back up another ECS instance. If you no longer require the subscription instance, you can unsubscribe from the instance.

1. Log on to the Cloud Backup console.

2. In the left-side navigation pane, choose Backup > ECS Backup Essential Edition.

3. In the top navigation bar, select a region.

4. On the ECS Backup Essential Edition page, click View Subscription Instances.

5. In the View Subscription Instances panel, find the subscription instance that is bound to the ECS instance and click Unsubscribe in the Actions column.

6. On the Unsubscribe page, follow the wizard to unsubscribe from the subscription instance.

   Important

   You are charged for using the subscription instance based on the actual usage duration. Only the fees for the remainder of the subscription duration are returned to your account balance.

Step 3: Use the standard backup features of Cloud Backup

You can use Cloud Backup to back up ECS files, ECS-hosted databases, and ECS instances independently.

References

If you do not want to switch to the standard backup features of Cloud Backup to create independent backup jobs for ECS files, ECS-hosted databases, and ECS instances, you can reduce the number of files and databases to be backed up. For more information, see Backup and restoration.