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Manually initiate a backup task

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In addition to scheduled backups defined in your backup policy, you can manually initiate a backup task in Data Disaster Recovery for immediate data protection.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have:

  • A supported data source:

    • Alibaba Cloud databases: ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL, ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL, ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server, and PolarDB for MySQL

    • Self-managed databases on Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instances: MySQL

    • On-premises databases and third-party cloud databases: MySQL

  • A backup policy configured for the data source. For details, see Purchase a backup instance

Backup task behavior

  • Before starting a new backup, the system checks whether a full backup task is already running. If one is running, wait for it to complete before you initiate a new task. Otherwise, the system creates and starts a new full backup task.

  • Backups affect the performance of the source database. Run backup tasks during off-peak hours.

Pricing

Manually initiated backup tasks incur backup fees and storage fees. Resource plans cannot offset these fees.

Billable item Description
Backup fees Each backup schedule type includes a free quota. Backup data within the quota incurs no fees. Data that exceeds the quota is charged. For details, see Backup fees.
Storage fees Backup sets are stored in built-in storage. Storage fees apply. For details, see Storage fees.

Start a manual backup

  1. Log in to DMS 5.0.

  2. In the top navigation bar, choose Security and Disaster Recovery (former DBS) > Data Disaster Recovery (DBS) > Disaster Recovery Management.

    Note

    If the DMS console is in simple mode, hover over the icon icon in the upper-left corner and choose All Features > Security and Disaster Recovery (former DBS) > Data Disaster Recovery (DBS) > Disaster Recovery Management.

  3. In the top navigation bar, select a region. Click the backup schedule ID to open the Backup Configuration page.

  4. Start the manual backup: The system creates and starts a full backup task.

    • Alibaba Cloud databases: Click Manual full backup.

    • Self-managed databases on ECS, on-premises databases, and third-party cloud databases: On the Backup Configuration page, click Manual full backup.

  5. Verify the backup: Choose Backup Data > Full Backup to view the backup task status.

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