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Backups are not enabled by default. We recommend enabling automated backups or scheduling snapshots for production workloads.

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Instance snapshots

Snapshots capture a full point-in-time image of your server (OS, apps, data).
  • Incremental snapshots store only changed blocks.
  • Create snapshots without downtime.
  • Restore quickly or launch new instances from a snapshot.
  • Copy snapshots across regions.
Pricing (international USD): $0.253 per GB per month (same as Universal SSD storage).

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Automated backups

Automated backups run on a schedule and retain multiple restore points.
  • Schedules: hourly, daily, weekly, or custom.
  • Retention: 7, 30, or 90 days.
  • Optional backup windows and email notifications.
Pricing (international USD): $0.15 per GB per month.

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Volume snapshots

Use volume snapshots for more granular backup control. 
# Create a volume snapshot
lineserve volume snapshot create \
  --volume-id vol-abc123 \
  --name "db-backup-2024"

# Restore to a new volume
lineserve volume create \
  --snapshot snap-xyz789 \
  --size 100

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Cross-region replication

Replicate snapshots to other regions for disaster recovery.
  • Automatic replication to one or more regions.
  • RPO under 1 hour, RTO under 15 minutes.
  • Store replicas in Nairobi, Lagos, or Dar es Salaam.

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Best practices

  • Enable automated backups for all production servers.
  • Test restores at least quarterly.
  • Use the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 media, 1 off-site.
  • Replicate critical data to multiple regions.