Backup Management

Overview

NodeCP provides a comprehensive backup system, allowing users to:

• ✅ Set up automatic backups with cloud storage integration.
• ✅ Create instant backups stored locally.
• ✅ Schedule backups at specific times in UTC format.

Backups ensure data safety in case of system failures, accidental deletions, or migrations.

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1️⃣ Backup Options & Storage Providers

Users can choose between:

• 📅 Automatic Backups ➜ Scheduled backups stored in:
  • ☁️ S3 Compatible Storage (AWS, DigitalOcean Spaces, etc.)
  • 🔥 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
  • 🌍 FTP/SFTP Remote Servers
• ⚡ Instant Backups ➜ Creates a local backup in:
  • 📂 /home/localbackup/

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2️⃣ Setting Up an Automatic Backup

Step 1: Add a New Backup

To set up an automatic backup:

1. Click "Add New Backup".
2. Select Backup Destination:
   • 🌍 Backblaze
   • ☁️ S3 Compatible Storage
   • 🔗 FTP/SFTP
3. Provide the required fields based on the selected backup type.
4. Set a Backup Schedule:
   • Every day at a set time.
   • Custom time (UTC).
5. Click "Save Backup".

⏳ Scheduled backups will run automatically based on the configured time.

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3️⃣ Backup Storage Configuration Details

☁️ S3 Compatible Storage (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)

For S3-Compatible Storage, you need:

• Access Key ID ➜ Used for authentication.
• Secret Access Key ➜ Secure authentication key.
• Bucket Name ➜ The S3 bucket where backups are stored.
• Region ➜ AWS, DigitalOcean Spaces, or any S3 provider’s region.
• Endpoint URL (optional) ➜ Custom endpoint for non-AWS providers.

Example: AWS S3 Backup Configuration

Access Key ID: AKIAEXAMPLE123
Secret Access Key: ********************
Bucket Name: my-backups
Region: us-east-1
Endpoint URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com

Ensure your bucket permissions allow write access from your server.

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🔥 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

For Backblaze B2, provide:

• Application Key ➜ Secure key for authentication.
• Key ID ➜ Associated with your Backblaze account.
• Bucket Name ➜ Name of the Backblaze B2 bucket.
• Backup Schedule ➜ Choose when backups should run.

Example: Backblaze B2 Configuration

Application Key: K000EXAMPLE456
Key ID: 000EXAMPLE789
Bucket Name: nodecp-backups

Ensure the bucket is public or has private API access enabled.

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🌍 FTP/SFTP Backup

For FTP/SFTP backups, provide:

• Host ➜ IP address or domain of the FTP/SFTP server.
• Port ➜ Connection port (Default: 21 for FTP, 22 for SFTP).
• Username ➜ FTP/SFTP account username.
• Password ➜ Associated password.
• Remote Directory ➜ Folder where backups will be stored.
• Backup Schedule ➜ Specify the time for automated backups.

Example: FTP/SFTP Configuration

Host: backup.myserver.com
Port: 22
Username: nodecp_backup
Password: ********
Remote Directory: /backups

Ensure the FTP/SFTP server allows incoming backup connections and has write permissions.

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4️⃣ Creating an Instant Backup

To manually back up your data:

1. Click "Create Local Backup".
2. The system will:
   • 📂 Save the backup in /home/localbackup/
   • ✅ Show the backup status once complete.

Instant backups are not scheduled and must be triggered manually.

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5️⃣ Restoring a Backup

To restore data from a backup:

1. Locate the backup file in your storage provider or /home/localbackup/.
2. Download the backup file.
3. Extract and restore your database and files manually.

Restoration must be done manually to prevent overwriting important data.

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🛠 Best Practices for Backup Management

Task	Recommendation
Backup Frequency	Schedule daily or weekly backups for critical data
Storage Choice	Use cloud storage (S3, Backblaze) for remote safety
Encryption	Encrypt sensitive backups before storing remotely
Testing Backups	Regularly verify backup integrity by restoring files

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🔒 Security & Data Protection

• Use strong credentials for FTP/SFTP backups.
• Store cloud access keys securely.
• Monitor storage usage to prevent backup failures.
• Encrypt backups before uploading them to remote storage.

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🎯 NodeCP simplifies backup automation, ensuring data security and reliability! 🚀