An Introduction to Backup and Restore

Database backup refers to making a copy of a database at a specific point in time, sometimes referred to as the current state.

There are several types of database backup to choose from. Some of the most common include full backup, incremental backup, differential backup, mirror backup, and continuous backup.

Database restore refers to bringing a database back to its state/contents at a specific point in time (e.g., prior to a ransomware attack or data corruption).

• Evaluate data assets
• Choose a backup type
• Create a backup schedule
• Select a backup storage solution
• Execute database backup
• Conduct ongoing backup verification and monitoring
• Restore data (as required)
• Conduct recovery testing

The MongoDB Back Up and Restore Tool allows you to encapsulate the state of a cluster and return to that state at any time. This helps protect you from data loss, as you can restore a database to a MongoDB instance using a created copy of that instance. Learn more about Back Up and Restore with MongoDB Tools.