Common backup pitfalls
Backups are a crucial tool for protecting data integrity, but don’t let the peace of mind they provide turn into complacency. Backups themselves need to be managed with care to ensure they actually serve their intended purpose. Let’s examine some common problems that can arise in backup strategies:
- Backing up without oplog data: The oplog tracks all operations that modify data. It’s the basis of point-in-time restores, as well as a crucial part of self-managed incremental backups; without the oplog, these features won’t function:
- How to avoid it: Ensure that your oplog data is backed up as rigorously as your actual application data
- Not verifying backups: Unverified backups can turn temporary disruptions of access into permanent data loss:
- How to avoid it: Verify backups by performing test restorations in controlled environments and inspecting the contents to ensure they match your...
