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Backup Synchronization and Restoration Query
- Posted on July 27, 2024
- EnglishHindi
Asked by 84ad42029b2f4e7baa5610bfbb90dc
Please note: I am asking because, as the owner of the site, I just want to understand how this works. There is no need for any action at this time; just a response to my questions would be appreciated.
I am currently using DigitalOcean droplet server and MongoDB Atlas cloud for database. My server backups are taken daily at 4:50 PM by DigitalOcean, while MongoDB Atlas provides database backups at 1:47 PM daily.
In the event of an issue with my site, I am concerned about potential data inconsistencies due to the different backup times. If I need to restore the server from the DigitalOcean backup at 4:50 PM and use the MongoDB backup from 1:47 PM, there might be a discrepancy in the data between these times. This could result in the loss of any data changes made between 1:47 PM and 4:50 PM.
Could you please provide guidance on how to handle this situation? Is there a way to synchronize these backup times or any best practices to ensure data consistency during a restoration? Additionally, does MongoDB Atlas offer transaction logs or incremental backups that could help bridge the gap between these times?
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Hi there,
With DigitalOcean the backup window is a 4-hour window of time during which the Droplet automatically initiates a new backup. In the Backup Window section, use the dropdown menus to customize your Droplet’s backup window by choosing a time of day and, for weekly backups, a day of the week.
However, you still would have that 4-hour window.
As DigitalOcean and MongoDB Atlas Cloud are separate companies, you can’t directly correlate their backup times.
Does your website change so frequently that there could be a discrepancy between the database schema and the website code?
If this is the case, you could consider a backup provider SnapShooter:
That way you will have a centralized provider that manages your backups.
- Bobby