Database Backup and Recovery

Database Backup Management System

Hawiyat provides an enterprise-grade backup and recovery system, ensuring robust data protection and business continuity through automated backup processes and sophisticated recovery capabilities.

Backup Architecture

Our backup system is built on a multi-layered architecture designed for reliability and performance:

1. Storage Integration

   • S3 Compatible Storage:

     • Multi-region support
     • Versioning capabilities
     • Lifecycle management
     • Encryption at rest

   • Performance Features:

     • Parallel uploads
     • Compression
     • Deduplication
     • Incremental backups

2. Backup Types

   • Full Backups:

     • Complete database dumps
     • Schema preservation
     • Index backup
     • Configuration backup

   • Incremental Backups:

     • Change tracking
     • Transaction logs
     • Point-in-time recovery
     • Differential backups

Backup Configuration

Storage Configuration

1. S3 Bucket Setup

   • Location: /dashboard/settings/destinations
   • Configuration Options:
     • Region selection
     • Storage class
     • Retention policies
     • Access controls

2. Backup Parameters

   • Database Selection:

     • Multiple database support
     • Schema filtering
     • Table selection
     • Exclusion rules

   • Scheduling System:

     • Cron expression support
     • Timezone management
     • Frequency controls
     • Maintenance windows

   • Naming Convention:

     • Custom prefixes
     • Date-based naming
     • Version tracking
     • Metadata tagging

Advanced Options

1. Performance Tuning

   • Resource Management:

     • CPU allocation
     • Memory limits
     • I/O throttling
     • Network bandwidth

   • Optimization:

     • Compression levels
     • Parallel processing
     • Buffer sizes
     • Thread allocation

2. Security Controls

   • Encryption:

     • At-rest encryption
     • In-transit security
     • Key management
     • Rotation policies

   • Access Control:

     • IAM integration
     • Role-based access
     • Audit logging
     • Policy enforcement

Backup Validation System

Testing Framework

1. Automated Testing

   • Validation Checks:

     • Integrity verification
     • Size validation
     • Schema comparison
     • Data sampling

   • Performance Metrics:

     • Backup duration
     • Transfer rates
     • Resource usage
     • Success rates

2. Manual Testing

   • Test Procedure:
     • Initiate test backup
     • Verify S3 storage
     • Validate contents
     • Check accessibility

Monitoring and Reporting

1. Status Tracking

   • Real-time progress
   • Success/failure alerts
   • Performance metrics
   • Resource utilization

2. Audit System

   • Backup history
   • Configuration changes
   • Access logs
   • Compliance reports

Disaster Recovery

Recovery Capabilities

1. Recovery Options

   • Full Recovery:

     • Complete restoration
     • Point-in-time recovery
     • Schema recovery
     • Config restoration

   • Partial Recovery:

     • Table-level restore
     • Schema-only recovery
     • Index rebuilding
     • Config recovery

2. Recovery Testing

   • Regular DR drills
   • Recovery validation
   • Performance testing
   • Documentation

Best Practices

1. Backup Strategy

   • Regular scheduling
   • Retention policies
   • Verification procedures
   • Documentation

2. Security Measures

   • Access controls
   • Encryption
   • Audit logging
   • Compliance checking

3. Performance Optimization

   • Resource allocation
   • Compression settings
   • Parallel processing
   • Network optimization