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Backup

Learn how to backup your database and files in Piglet Run.

Overview

Piglet Run provides multiple backup methods to protect your data:

  • Database Backup: Full and incremental PostgreSQL backups
  • File Backup: User files and configurations
  • Snapshot: Complete system state capture

Quick Backup

Create a full backup with a single command:

pig backup create

Backup Database

Full Database Backup 

pig backup db --full

Incremental Backup 

pig backup db --incremental

Backup Specific Database 

pig backup db mydb

Backup Files

Backup User Files 

pig backup files

Backup Configurations 

pig backup config

Scheduled Backups

Configure automatic backups in /etc/piglet/backup.yml:

backup:
  schedule: "0 2 * * *"  # Daily at 2 AM
  retention: 7           # Keep 7 days
  type: incremental

Backup Storage

Backups are stored in:

Type Location
Database /data/backup/postgres/
Files /data/backup/files/
Config /data/backup/config/

Next Steps