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/ |