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Prerequisites

Install Meta Analysis Cloud according to the official documentation and ensure it runs in the Kubernetes cluster.

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Creating a Backup Strategy

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Configure Kubernetes CronJob

Kubernetes CronJob can be used to perform backup tasks regularly.

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Create a Backup Script

Write a script to back up the PostgreSQL database: 
#!/bin/bash
# backup.sh
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M)
BACKUP_DIR="/backups"
BACKUP_FILE="$BACKUP_DIR/postgres-backup-$DATE.sql"

mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR

# Perform the backup
pg_dump -h postgres -U metad_user metad_db > $BACKUP_FILE

# Delete backups older than 30 days
find $BACKUP_DIR -type f -name "*.sql" -mtime +30 -exec rm {} \;

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Configure Storage Location

Ensure the backup storage location has sufficient space and permissions, such as using a PersistentVolume.

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4. Implement Backup

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Write Kubernetes CronJob Configuration File

apiVersion: batch/v1
kind: CronJob
metadata:
  name: postgres-backup
spec:
  schedule: "0 2 * * *" # Run at 2 AM every day
  jobTemplate:
    spec:
      template:
        spec:
          containers:
          - name: backup
            image: postgres:13
            volumeMounts:
            - name: backup-storage
              mountPath: /backups
            - name: backup-script
              mountPath: /scripts
            command: ["/bin/bash", "/scripts/backup.sh"]
            env:
            - name: PGHOST
              value: "postgres"
            - name: PGUSER
              value: "metad_user"
            - name: PGPASSWORD
              value: "metad_pass"
          restartPolicy: OnFailure
          volumes:
          - name: backup-storage
            persistentVolumeClaim:
              claimName: backup-pvc
          - name: backup-script
            configMap:
              name: backup-script
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: backup-script
data:
  backup.sh: |
    #!/bin/bash
    DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M)
    BACKUP_DIR="/backups"
    BACKUP_FILE="$BACKUP_DIR/postgres-backup-$DATE.sql"

    mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR

    pg_dump -h postgres -U metad_user metad_db > $BACKUP_FILE

    find $BACKUP_DIR -type f -name "*.sql" -mtime +30 -exec rm {} \;

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Deploy CronJob

  1. Create a PersistentVolumeClaim: 
    apiVersion: v1
kind: PersistentVolumeClaim
metadata:
  name: backup-pvc
spec:
  accessModes:
    - ReadWriteOnce
  resources:
    requests:
      storage: 5Gi
  2. Create and apply CronJob and ConfigMap files: 
    kubectl apply -f backup-pvc.yaml
kubectl apply -f backup-cronjob.yaml

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5. Verify Backup

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Check Backup Files

Check the specified backup directory to ensure the backup files exist and their sizes are reasonable.

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Verify Backup Integrity

Restore the backup files to a test database to verify their integrity.

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Regularly Test Restores

Regularly restore data from backups to ensure the backup strategy is effective.

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6. Restore Backup Data

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Overview of Restore Process

Restoring data is crucial to ensure data availability. In case of data loss or corruption, you can restore the database to a previous state using the backup data. The following steps describe how to restore a PostgreSQL database from backup files on the Kubernetes platform.

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Prepare the Restore Environment

  1. Ensure the Kubernetes cluster is running normally.
  2. Ensure the backup files are available and stored in an accessible location.

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Write a Restore Script

Write a script to restore the PostgreSQL database: 
#!/bin/bash
# restore.sh
BACKUP_FILE=$1
if [ -z "$BACKUP_FILE" ]; then
  echo "Usage: $0 <backup_file>"
  exit 1
fi

psql -h postgres -U metad_user -d metad_db < $BACKUP_FILE

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Execute the Restore Operation

  1. Create a Kubernetes Job configuration file: 
    apiVersion: batch/v1
kind: Job
metadata:
  name: postgres-restore
spec:
  template:
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: restore
        image: postgres:13
        volumeMounts:
        - name: backup-storage
          mountPath: /backups
        - name: restore-script
          mountPath: /scripts
        command: ["/bin/bash", "/scripts/restore.sh", "/backups/postgres-backup-<date>.sql"]
        env:
        - name: PGHOST
          value: "postgres"
        - name: PGUSER
          value: "metad_user"
        - name: PGPASSWORD
          value: "metad_pass"
      restartPolicy: OnFailure
      volumes:
      - name: backup-storage
        persistentVolumeClaim:
          claimName: backup-pvc
      - name: restore-script
        configMap:
          name: restore-script
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: restore-script
data:
  restore.sh: |
    #!/bin/bash
    BACKUP_FILE=$1
    if [ -z "$BACKUP_FILE" ]; then
      echo "Usage: $0 <backup_file>"
      exit 1
    fi

    psql -h postgres -U metad_user -d metad_db < $BACKUP_FILE
  2. Create and apply Job and ConfigMap files: 
    kubectl apply -f restore-job.yaml
  3. Monitor the Job execution status: 
    kubectl get jobs --watch

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Verify Restore Results

  1. Check the database contents to ensure the data has been restored correctly.
  2. Execute database queries to verify data integrity and availability.

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7. Automation and Monitoring

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Configure Backup Automation

Automate backup tasks using Kubernetes CronJob to ensure backups are performed on schedule.

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Set Up Monitoring and Alerts

Use tools like Prometheus and Grafana to monitor backup tasks and configure alerts to notify administrators in case of backup failures.

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Regular Maintenance and Optimization

Regularly check and optimize backup scripts, storage strategies, and restore processes to ensure the backup strategy is efficient and reliable.

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8. Summary

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Review of Backup Strategy

Review the backup strategy described in this document, including writing backup scripts, configuring and deploying CronJobs, etc.

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Best Practices

Regularly verify the effectiveness of backups to ensure the stability and reliability of backup tasks.

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Common Issues and Solutions

List common issues and their solutions, such as large backup files, backup failures, etc. By following the steps outlined above, you can implement daily backups and restores for PostgreSQL databases on the Kubernetes platform, ensuring data security and recoverability.