Backup Runbook — DjangoPlay Web

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#1. Overview

Backups are critical for disaster recovery.

The following data must be backed up:

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#2. Database Backup

Example PostgreSQL backup:

pg_dump -U <db_user> -h <db_host> <db_name> > backup.sql

Compressed backup:

pg_dump -U <db_user> <db_name> | gzip > backup.sql.gz

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## 4. Backup Schedule

Recommended backup schedule:

| Backup      | Frequency |
| ----------- | --------- |
| Database    | Daily     |
| Media       | Daily     |
| Full system | Weekly    |

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## 5. Backup Storage

Backups should be stored:

* On another server
* In object storage
* In secure backup storage
* Not on same disk as server

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## 6. Backup Verification

Always verify backups:

```bash id="89n2fo"
gunzip backup.sql.gz
psql <db_name> < backup.sql