Backup and Restore

Regularly backing up your Netsocs Synergy instance is one of the most critical maintenance tasks.
A solid backup strategy protects against:

• Hardware failures.
• Data corruption.
• Human errors.
• Cyberattacks or unforeseen incidents.

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A good backup plan ensures operational continuity and historical data integrity.

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Key Backup Principles

Before choosing a method, consider the following:

• Data Consistency: The backup must be made at a single point in time, avoiding corrupt backups.
• External Storage: Always store backups off the production server.
• 3-2-1 Rule:
• 3 copies of your data.
• 2 different storage types.
• 1 off-site copy.

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Backup Strategy

The procedure depends on how your platform is installed:

• Backup in Docker Environments
  For Docker container installations, focused on backing up persistent volumes.

• Backup in Virtual Machine (VM) Environments
  For installations inside a VM managed in VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, etc.

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Backup in Docker Environments

In Docker, all persistent data (configuration, database, licenses) is stored in volumes.