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:

Next Steps

• Learn about Restore
• Understand Snapshots