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Backup & Restore: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
- Q: Is there a one-time backup?
- A: No. Backup is an on-going task, and is meant to back your data up continuously.
- Q: How do I create a backup of the whole cluster?
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A: Backup and restore your database group's data.
The cluster and its information regarding the database and nodes can be easily re-created, there's no need for a backup for this.
- Q: How should I set nodes' time?
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A: The Backup task always uses the server's local time.
It is recommended that you set all nodes to the same time. This way, backup files' time-signatures are consistent even when the backups are created by different nodes.
- Q: Is External Replication a good substitute for ongoing backup?
- A: No, the two procedures have different aims and behave differently.
- Q: Can't I simply copy the databases directory whenever I need to create a backup?
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A: Simply copying the databases folder is not a good substitute for RavenDB's backup procedures.
Creating a backup routine is a one-time operation. There really is no reason to do it manually again and again.
RavenDB's own backup also has a few advantages. Among them:- RavenDB creates a reliable point-in-time freeze of backed-up data.
- RavenDB ensures backed ACIDity, preventing any dependencies upon files or connections during restoration.
- Q: Does RavenDB automatically delete old backups?
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A: No, RavenDB does not automatically remove backup files, you need to take care of it yourself.
You can use services like crontab (a linux scheduling procedure) to create an old-backup-files-removal routine.
- Q: Are there any locations in which I better not store backup files?
- A: It is recommended not to store your backups on the same drive as your database's data files, to avoid self inflicted scenario of a database storage distress because of backups piling on.
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