Xtrabackup : Perfect Backup Solution for Large MySQL Databases
Rating: 9 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
Every organization that uses any database always thinks about BCP. Backups are very much required for any organization. Xtrabackup is an online backup solution for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona Server for MySQL. Xtrabackup is a fast and non-blocking backup and Restore process for Datastore. We are using it for all of our MySQL fleet.
It's solving the problem of backup /disaster recovery and BCP.
Xtrabackup supports full and incremental backup. Backup can be stored either locally or in any cloud storage. Basis of database size/RTO/RPO. You can plan what type of backup you want to schedule and what will be the frequency of backup. For our setup, we are taking full backup once in a day and Incremental backup every 6 hours. This backup can be utilized for all-purpose(rebuilding replicas/ test database or recovery from disaster (accidental data drop or machinefailure).
It's solving the problem of backup /disaster recovery and BCP.
Xtrabackup supports full and incremental backup. Backup can be stored either locally or in any cloud storage. Basis of database size/RTO/RPO. You can plan what type of backup you want to schedule and what will be the frequency of backup. For our setup, we are taking full backup once in a day and Incremental backup every 6 hours. This backup can be utilized for all-purpose(rebuilding replicas/ test database or recovery from disaster (accidental data drop or machinefailure).
Pros
- Non-blocking backup : Backup process will not put any lock on the database.
- Fast recovery : As it's a file level backup so it's quite fast in both backup and recovery.
- Consistent backup : Xtrabackup always ensures consistent backup.
- Easy to configure and Use.
- Integration with clouds
Cons
- Remote execution: Xtrabackup doesn't support remote backup. The backup process has to run locally and have to store data locally.
- LifeCycle management: Xtrabackup doesn't support backup lifecycle management. Users have to manage it themself.
- Stability for large databases.
Likelihood to Recommend
Xtrabackup has many excellent features that are supposed to be in any backup solution. It's well suited for all MySQL deployments but it's not appropriate for any other database. If you are using any MySQL flavor (MySQL, MariaDB, Percona Server for MySQL), it's your only and perfect solution for backup and disaster recovery.