4-2 Backup & Restore Use Cases with AWS

Backup Infrastructure

A system designed to protect and preserve data across various storage types, including object, block, and file, often utilizing cloud services.

Hybrid Cloud Backup

A backup strategy that integrates local (on-premises) backups with cloud storage, often involving third-party services to ensure continuous availability.

AWS Storage Gateway

A service that connects on-premises software applications with cloud-based storage to enable backup and recovery without disrupting existing workflows.

Amazon S3 Glacier

A low-cost cloud storage service designed for data archiving and long-term backup, providing secure and durable storage.

Database Backup

The process of copying and archiving database data to preserve it against loss or corruption, utilizing services like Amazon RDS and EBS snapshots.

Data Lifecycle Management

Policies and tools used to manage data throughout its lifecycle, including storage class transitions and deletions, to optimize costs and compliance.

Cross-Region Replication (CRR)

A feature of Amazon S3 that allows automatic replication of S3 objects across different geographic AWS regions for enhanced durability and availability.

WORM Policies

Write Once Read Many policies that prevent data from being modified or deleted during a defined retention period, essential for compliance and data protection.

Amazon DynamoDB

A fully managed NoSQL database service that supports key-value and document data structures, offering built-in backup features without impacting performance.

EBS Snapshots

Point-in-time backups of Amazon EBS volumes that enable recovery and protection of data stored on EC2 instances.