PolarDB for MySQL allows you to use Database Backup (DBS) for logical backup. This topic describes how to use DBS to configure logical backup.
Prerequisites
A backup schedule is created. For more information about how to create a backup schedule, see Purchase a backup schedule.
When you purchase a backup schedule, set the Data Source Type parameter to MySQL and the Backup Method parameter to Logical Backup.
Billing
When you use DBS to back up data, you are charged based on the size of backup data. For more information, see Backup fees.
Procedure
- Log on to the PolarDB console.
- In the upper-left corner of the console, select the region in which the cluster that you want to manage is deployed.
- Find the cluster and click the cluster ID.
In the left-side navigation pane, choose .
Click Use DBS for Logical Backup.
Log on to the DBS console to configure logical backup. For more information, see Configure a backup schedule.
FAQ
Why am I not able to find the ID of the backup schedule on the Backup Schedules page?
After you create a backup schedule, the ID of the backup schedule is displayed on the Backup Schedules page. For more information, see Purchase a backup schedule.
Why am I prompted that the Binary Logging in Source Database check item failed during the precheck?
This indicates that binary logging is not enabled for the PolarDB for MySQL cluster. You must log on to the PolarDB console to enable binary logging. For more information, see Enable binary logging.