#backup

Design a comprehensive database backup strategy. Components: 1. Automated daily full backups. 2. Incremental backups every 6 hours. 3. Point-in-time recovery capability. 4. Offsite backup storage (S3 Glacier). 5. Encryption at rest and in transit. 6. Backup verification and integrity checks. 7. Documented restore procedures with RTO/RPO. Test restore process monthly. Use tools like pg_dump, mysqldump, or cloud-native solutions. Include retention policies (7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly).