Backups

Back up databases and files locally and off site. Rotate old backups and practice quick restores so you can recover with confidence.

Note: This module is being worked on. Below is the lesson plan you can expect.

• Making a list of what needs to be backed up
• Using mysqldump to create database backups
• Using rsync to create files backups
• Using tar and gz to archive and compress backup files
• Deleting old backups
• Installing S3 CLI and shipping backups off site
• Creating and testing a restore plan

Next module: Monitoring