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Managing Backups

Learn how to create, view, and manage Velero backups through the dashboard.

Viewing Backups

  1. Select a cluster from the dropdown
  2. Navigate to Backups in the sidebar
  3. View the list of all backups in the cluster

Backup List

The backup list shows:

  • Name: Backup identifier
  • Status: Completed, InProgress, Failed, etc.
  • Namespace: Source namespace(s)
  • Created: Timestamp
  • Expiration: When backup will be deleted
  • Storage Location: Where backup is stored

Creating a Backup

  1. Click Create Backup button
  2. Fill in the backup details:
  3. Name: Unique backup name
  4. Namespace: Namespaces to backup (comma-separated)
  5. Labels: Label selectors
  6. TTL: Time to live (e.g., 720h for 30 days)
  7. Storage Location: BSL to use
  8. Snapshot Volumes: Whether to snapshot PVs

  9. Include/Exclude Resources: Resource types to include or exclude

  10. Click Create to start the backup

Viewing Backup Details

Click on a backup name to view:

  • Metadata: Labels, annotations, creation time
  • Status: Current phase and completion status
  • Resources: What was backed up
  • Warnings/Errors: Any issues encountered
  • Logs: Backup operation logs

Viewing Backup Logs

  1. Click on a backup
  2. Click View Logs tab
  3. View the complete backup log output

Useful for troubleshooting failed backups.

Deleting a Backup

  1. Navigate to the backup
  2. Click Delete button
  3. Confirm deletion

Warning

Deleting a backup removes it from object storage. This cannot be undone.

Backup Status

Status Description
New Backup just created, not started yet
InProgress Backup currently running
Completed Backup finished successfully
Failed Backup encountered errors
PartiallyFailed Some resources failed to backup
Deleting Backup being deleted

Best Practices

  • Naming: Use descriptive names with timestamps or versions
  • TTL: Set appropriate retention periods based on your policy
  • Labels: Use labels for filtering and automation
  • Regular Testing: Periodically test restores to verify backups
  • Monitor: Check backup logs for warnings

Next Steps