AWS EC2 Instance Backup and Recovery

AWS EC2 Instance Backup and Recovery

Overview

BDRSuite's AWS Backup solution provides comprehensive protection for your AWS EC2 Instances and other critical workloads, ensuring secure backups and seamless recovery in case of accidental deletion, data corruption, or system failure.

Watch the Demo Video

See how BDRSuite's AWS Backup solution works by watching our demo video.
How to backup and Recover AWS EC2 Instances.

  

How to Get Started

Step 1: Download and Install BDRSuite Backup Server 

  1. Click to Download BDRSuite Backup Server here
  2. To Install BDRSuite Backup Server, watch the Backup Server Installation Video below.

Step 2: Create Backup Repository Configuration  

Configure storage options such as Azure Blob Storage, local storage (DAS, NAS, SAN), or any other public cloud storage supported by BDRSuite (e.g., S3, Google Cloud, S3-compatible storage like Wasabi or MinIO) to store backup data.

Step 3: Add AWS Account as a Data Source

Navigate to the 'Cloud Workloads' tab, select the 'Data Sources' menu, and click on 'Add AWS Account.' Follow the prerequisites to set up the necessary permissions in AWS. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the How-to Video linked above.

Step 4: Configure Backup for AWS

  1. Name your backup job and select the type of configuration and depending on which select the backup repository.
  2. Choose AWS Instances to back up.
  3. Set up the backup schedules, retention policies, and encryption options.
  4. Save the backup job.
  5. Monitor backup progress, edit jobs, view reports, check statuses, and manage backup jobs centrally.

Step 5: AWS Recovery  

  1. Navigate to the 'Recovery - Restore Backup Data' menu  
  2. Select the appropriate restore option
  3. Choose the restore point or timestamp  
  4. Specify the target instance where you want to restore the data.
  5. Initiate the restore process.
Watch our demo video attached above for detailed Backup & Recovery configuration.
By following these steps, you'll ensure your AWS workloads are securely backed up and recoverable when needed.

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For any questions or further assistance, feel free to contact our support team at: bdr-support@vembu.com



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