Cluster Backups

Overview

This service offers cluster configuration backups and the capability to restore them.

A backup involves the creation of a snapshot or copy capturing your Kubernetes cluster's configuration settings. This snapshot encompasses vital information about your cluster's setup, including its settings, policies, and configurations. These backups play a pivotal role in safeguarding your cluster's configuration against unexpected hiccups, errors, or potential data loss.

The backup policy consists of rules and configurations that determine when and how backups of your Kubernetes cluster's configuration are generated and maintained. These policies specify the backup frequency, retention period, and other settings to ensure consistent protection of your cluster's configuration.

In case you need to restore the cluster, the restoration process takes the stage. Restoration involves reverting your Kubernetes cluster's configuration to a previous state using a backup. During this procedure, the system references a specific backup, known as a "restore point," to recreate your cluster's configuration exactly as it existed when that restore point was created.

Limitations of the current service

In the context of cluster backups, it's important to understand that we currently back up only the cluster configurations, not the data within the cluster. This means that while we capture and safeguard the essential settings and configurations that define your Kubernetes cluster, the actual data and application information residing within the cluster are not included in these backups.

Currently, there is a single backup policy in place, which runs by default. This backup policy ensures the creation of daily backups for your cluster configurations. This functionality is provided to our users by default, and there are no additional charges for utilizing this service.

To initiate the cluster configuration restoration, please reach out to our technical support team.