Backups & DR

Protecting CMS data is essential for both compliance and operational recovery. The key data asset is the MySQL database, along with configuration files and TLS certificates.

Backup Strategy

• Database: Perform regular dumps or use replication to a secondary server.

• Configuration: Store environment variables and YAML manifests in source control.

• Certificates: Securely archive TLS certificates and renewal processes.

Recovery Strategy

• Point-in-Time Restore: Restore from the most recent database backup to recover billing and usage records.

• Disaster Recovery Deployment: Deploy CMS containers to a standby cluster using restored configuration and database data.

• Verification: Always validate recovery by logging in and confirming tenants, subscriptions, and billing summaries are intact.

Recommendations

• Automate backups using container cron jobs or external schedulers.

• Encrypt and test restore procedures regularly.

• Document recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).