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    :View or modify the backup policy of a backup instance

    Last Updated:Jul 14, 2023

    Database Backup (DBS) allows you to modify the backup policy of a backup instance, including the backup cycle, backup time, and retention period of backup sets. This topic describes how to view or modify the backup policy of a backup instance.

    Prerequisites

    A backup instance is configured. For more information, see Configure a backup instance.

    Usage notes

    • You can modify only the data backup policy. You cannot modify the log backup policy. By default, log backup is enabled, and logs are readable. You cannot disable the log backup feature. The retention period of log backup sets is 30 days and cannot be changed.

    • The data backup policy takes effect immediately after it is modified. Existing data backup sets are retained based on the latest retention policy.

    • When DBS backs up a database, the performance of the database is affected. We recommend that you run backup tasks during off-peak hours.

    View the backup policy of a backup instance

    1. Go to the Data Source page. Find the data source that you want to view and click View Backup Policy in the Actions column.image

    2. On the Backup Policy page, click the Logical Backup tab to view the backup policy of the DBS backup instance.

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      Note

      You can also click the Physical/Snapshot Backup tab to view or modify the default backup policy of the database instance for which the backup instance is configured. For more information, see Enable the automatic backup feature for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance.

    Modify the backup policy of a backup instance

    1. Access the Data Source page in the DBS console. In the top navigation bar, select a region. Then, click the ID of the desired instance.

    2. In the left-side navigation pane, click Backup Policy.

    3. On the Backup Policy page, click the Logical Backup tab.

    4. Click Edit. In the dialog box that appears, modify the data backup policy and click OK.

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      Parameter

      Description

      Full Backup Cycle

      The days on which data is backed up. You must select at least two days of the week.

      Full Backup Started At

      The time when data backup starts. Example: 23:00.

      Full Backup Retention Period (Days)

      The number of days for which data backup sets are retained. Valid values: 7 to 3650. Default value: 7.

    References

    Manually initiate a backup task