air-gapped backups

How do I back up and restore Kubernetes clusters?

Backing up and restoring Kubernetes clusters is a critical task for maintaining the availability and integrity of your applications and data. Below, I’ll outline the key components to back up, tools you can use, and the steps to perform backup and restore operations. Key Components to Back Up etcd Database Stores the cluster state, including […]

How do I replicate backups to an offsite location?

Replicating backups to an offsite location is an essential part of a robust disaster recovery strategy. Here are the key steps to implement offsite backup replication effectively: 1. Define Your Backup Replication Strategy RPO/RTO Requirements: Determine your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) to decide how frequently backups need to be replicated […]

How do I ensure backups are secure against ransomware attacks?

Ensuring backups are secure against ransomware attacks is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure management. Here are several key strategies to protect your backups: 1. Implement the 3-2-1 Backup Rule Maintain 3 copies of your data: production data and two backups. Store your backups on 2 different media types (e.g., disk and tape, or disk […]

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