MongoDB backup methods
Ensuring data safety and availability is paramount when running MongoDB in a production setting. Several methods can be used to capture and restore backups, providing security against data loss events.
Cloud-based backup solutions
Utilizing cloud database as a service (DBaaS) offerings often simplifies the backup process. For instance, with MongoDB Atlas, backups can be easily managed either through its graphical user interface or its API.
MongoDB Atlas provides the Cloud Backups feature. This service leverages the snapshot capabilities of the respective cloud providers—whether AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Notably, it allows the following:
- Users can initiate on-demand backups or set up continuous cloud backups. The frequency and retention period of these backups are determined by the specific MongoDB Atlas service tier chosen.
- The Cloud Backups feature is exclusive to the platform's paid plans.
- The continuous cloud...
