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Set Up automatic backup in Azure Blob Storage

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Setting up automatic backups is essential to ensure the security and integrity of the Fracttal One database. This detailed guide describes the necessary steps to integrate the platform with Azure Blob Storage, a reliable and scalable service for storing backups automatically.

Step 1: Access Azure Portal

  • Log in to the Azure Portal and use the search bar to find "Storage Accounts".

Storage Accounts is the core Azure service where your database automatic backups will be stored.

Step 2: Create a Storage Account

  1. In the Azure Portal, go to the Storage Center and select the Blob Storage option.

  2. Click Create to start creating a new storage account.

Step 3: Initial Account Setup

  1. Select your active subscription.

  2. Assign an existing resource group or create a new one.

  3. Assign a unique name to your storage account.

  4. Click Next to continue with the setup.

 

Step 4: Review Configuration

  1. Review all the details of your account configuration.

  2. If everything is correct, click Create to finalize the process.

Step 5: Wait for Account Creation

  1. Azure will create the storage account. This process may take a few seconds depending on the size.

On this screen, you can see the real-time progress of the creation.

Step 6: Creation Confirmation

  1. Once the storage account is created, you will see a button that says Go to the created resource. Click it to access the account settings.

Step 7: Access Storage Containers

  1. In the left side menu, select Data Storage and expand it.

  2. Access the Containers option, where you will create the space to store your backups.

 

Step 8: Create a Container

  1. In the Containers section, click Add Container.

  2. Enter a descriptive name for the container.

  3. Click Create.

Step 9: Create a Directory

  1. If you want to organize the backups inside the container, you can create a directory.

  2. Click Add Directory, assign a name to the directory, for example "bd-backups".

  3. Click Accept to create the directory.

Step 10: Obtain Access Keys

  1. Go to the left side menu and select Security and Networking.

  2. Expand the option and click Access Keys.

  3. Copy the storage account name and the access key (key1).

Step 11: Configure Backup in Fracttal One

  1. Return to Fracttal One.

  2. Go to Settings > Account > Database Backup.

Article: Automatic database backup scheduling
 

Step 12: Save the Configuration

  1. Once all fields are completed, make sure the option "Enable for automatic backup" is activated.

  2. Click Save to finalize the configuration.

Step 13: Verification

  1. Your database will now be backed up automatically according to the frequency you have set.

  2. Make sure to keep your access credentials secure and regularly check that backups are being generated correctly.

Notes

  • Automatic backups will be performed according to the selected frequency (daily, weekly, etc.).

  • Periodically check that backups are being performed correctly and that there are no issues with connection or storage.

 

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