AWS Backup Flashcards
What is AWS Backup?
AWS Backup is a fully managed backup service designed to centralize and automate the backup of data across AWS services in the cloud as well as on-premises.
How does AWS Backup differ from traditional backup solutions?
AWS Backup is integrated with various AWS services, providing a unified way to automate backups across AWS resources. It eliminates the need for custom scripts or manual processes typically associated with traditional backup solutions.
What AWS services can be backed up using AWS Backup?
AWS Backup supports Amazon EBS volumes, Amazon RDS databases, Amazon DynamoDB tables, Amazon EFS, Amazon FSx, and AWS Storage Gateway, among others.
What are the key features of AWS Backup?
Key features include centralized backup management, automated backup schedules, retention management, cross-region backup, and backup monitoring and reporting.
How can you manage backup retention with AWS Backup?
AWS Backup allows defining backup retention policies within backup plans, specifying how long backups are kept before being automatically deleted.
What is a backup vault in AWS Backup?
A backup vault is a container in AWS Backup where backups are stored. It provides a centralized place to manage and store backups, with the ability to apply access policies and monitor backup activity.
How does AWS Backup ensure the security of backup data?
AWS Backup ensures data security through encryption of backups at rest and in transit, IAM policies and roles for access management, and logging backup activities using AWS CloudTrail.
What is a recovery point in AWS Backup?
A recovery point is a specific version of a backup that can be used for restoration. Each recovery point has a unique identifier and contains the data for a resource as it appeared at the time of the backup.
How does cross-region backup work in AWS Backup?
Cross-region backup allows copying backups to another region for disaster recovery purposes. This feature helps in meeting compliance requirements and improving data durability.
Can you use AWS Backup for disaster recovery?
Yes, AWS Backup can be used for disaster recovery by backing up data in one region and restoring it in another, ensuring business continuity in case of regional failures.
