Backup Overview¶
Philosophy¶
If it's not documented, it does not exist. If it's not backed up, it will be lost. If it's not tested, it won't work when you need it.
Backup Layers¶
| Layer | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Local snapshots | Local protection | ZFS/BTRFS native snapshots |
| VM backups | Hypervisor VMs | vzdump / Proxmox Backup Server |
| Host backups | Hypervisor config | DerDanilo scripts / manual |
| Offsite | Disaster protection | Cloud storage (B2, Storj, S3) |
| Documentation | Rebuild knowledge | This repository |
Documents¶
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| backup-strategy.md | Complete backup strategy and schedules |
| proxmox-backup-restore.md | Proxmox host + VM backup/restore |
| truenas-backup-restore.md | TrueNAS and offsite backup/restore |
| disaster-recovery.md | High-level disaster planning |