Database Backup & Basic Recovery Setup
As a dedicated Database Specialist with 8 years of experience, I specialize in setting up reliable and automated backup solutions for your databases. My focus is on providing a solid foundation for data protection and ensuring you have a clear path to basic recovery.
This service is for businesses and individuals who need a trustworthy, automated system to protect their database from data loss. I will set up daily full backups, verify their integrity, and provide clear instructions on how to perform a basic recovery. My aim is to give you peace of mind knowing your valuable data is regularly backed up and recoverable.
In my 8 years of experience, I've gained solid experience in implementing and testing backup solutions for various database types. I've learned the importance of consistent backups and reliable recovery procedures to prevent data loss, even for smaller-scale projects.
Application & Use Case:
This service is essential for anyone who values their data and cannot afford to lose it. It's applicable for:
- Initial setup of a backup strategy for a new application/database.
- Improving an existing manual or unreliable backup process.
- Ensuring basic data recovery capabilities in case of accidental deletion, corruption, or hardware failure.
State of Execution & Inclusions:
This service is performed in a setup and verification state. It includes:
- Automated Daily Full Backups: Implementation of a scheduled script to perform daily full backups of your chosen database to a specified local server path or cloud storage bucket (client to provide access).
- Backup Verification: Initial verification that backup files are being created correctly and are readable.
- Basic Retention Policy: Setting up a simple retention policy (e.g., keeping the last 7 days of backups).
- Basic Recovery Procedure Document: A simple, step-by-step document explaining how to restore your database from a backup.
- Initial Restoration Test: A one-time test to ensure a recent backup can be successfully restored to a separate location (e.g., a test database).
This plan provides a crucial first step in securing your database with reliable backups.