diff --git a/tidb-cloud/premium/backup-and-restore-premium.md b/tidb-cloud/premium/backup-and-restore-premium.md index fad03aa08df14..966808e97b4fb 100644 --- a/tidb-cloud/premium/backup-and-restore-premium.md +++ b/tidb-cloud/premium/backup-and-restore-premium.md @@ -30,49 +30,34 @@ Backup files can originate from the following sources: ## Automatic backups -TiDB Cloud automatically backs up your instance data, letting you restore data from a backup snapshot to minimize data loss in the event of a disaster. +{{{ .premium }}} provides enhanced automatic backup capabilities for production environments. It combines high-frequency snapshots with log backups to ensure data reliability. -### Learn about the backup setting +### Automatic backup policies -Compared with {{{ .starter }}} clusters and {{{ .essential }}} clusters, {{{ .premium }}} offers enhanced backup capabilities, including longer retention and hourly backup support. +{{{ .premium }}} instances use a multi-layer backup architecture to protect your data, as described in the following table: -| Backup setting | {{{ .starter }}} (free) | {{{ .starter }}} (with spending limit > 0) | {{{ .essential }}} | {{{ .premium }}} | -|------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------| -| Backup Cycle | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily + Hourly | -| Backup Retention | 1 day | 30 days | 30 days | Up to 33 days | -| Backup Time | Fixed time | Configurable | Configurable | Configurable | +| Backup type | Retention period | Restore granularity | +| --- | --- | --- | +| **Point-in-time recovery (PITR)** | 7 days | Restore to any specific point in time within the 7-day window. | +| **Hourly snapshot** | 7 days | Restore from any hourly snapshot generated within the last 7 days. | +| **Daily snapshot** | 33 days | Restore from any daily snapshot generated within the last 33 days. By default, daily snapshots are captured at 00:00 UTC. | -- **Backup Cycle** determines how frequently backups are created. +### Backup execution rules - - Premium instances support both **daily** and **hourly** backups. - - The **default** is **hourly backups**. +- **Backup cycle**: {{{ .premium }}} instances perform both hourly and daily automatic backups. -- **Backup Retention** is the duration for which backups are retained. Expired backups cannot be restored. +- **Backup schedule**: - - Premium instances can retain backups for up to **33 days**. + - Hourly backups run at the start of every hour. + - Daily backups run at 00:00 UTC each day. + - Currently, you cannot customize or manage backup schedules. -- **Backup Time** is the scheduled start time for backups. +- **Retention behavior**: backups expire automatically when they exceed their retention period (7 days or 33 days) and cannot be restored. - - For Premium instances, **daily backups** can be configured to start at a preferred time (in 30-minute intervals), while **hourly backups** always run on the hour. - -### Configure the backup settings - -To configure backups for a {{{ .premium }}} instance, perform the following steps: - -1. Navigate to the [**Backup**](#view-the-backup-page) page of your TiDB instance. - -2. Click **Backup Setting**. This will open the **Backup Setting** window, where you can configure automatic backup options. - -3. In **Backup Cycle**, choose between the **Hourly Backup** and **Daily Backup** tabs: - - - **Hourly Backup** (default): - - Runs **on the hour**. - - You can configure **Backup Retention** (1–33 days). - - **Daily Backup**: - - Runs at a configurable time in **30-minute intervals**. - - You can configure both **Backup Retention** (1–33 days) and **Backup Time**. - -4. Click **Save** to save your settings. +> **Note:** +> +> - Automatic backup storage costs depend on the backup data volume and the retention period. +> - To extend the backup retention period beyond the default limits, contact [TiDB Cloud Support](https://docs.pingcap.com/tidbcloud/tidb-cloud-support). ### Delete backup files