Question 1

How to set up CloudBackupBundle with Amazon S3?

Accepted Answer

You need to configure it through KnpGaufretteBundle or OneupFlysystemBundle. Install the required bundle first, then specify the service name in the CloudBackupBundle configuration under gaufrette or flysystem sections, linking to your Amazon S3 filesystem setup.

Question 2

Does CloudBackupBundle support incremental backups?

Accepted Answer

No, CloudBackupBundle does not support incremental backups. It performs full database dumps each time, which can be inefficient for very large databases or frequent backup schedules, leading to increased storage and time costs.

Question 3

How to restore a backup using CloudBackupBundle?

Accepted Answer

Enable restore by setting 'restore: true' in the configuration, but it's limited. Not all processors and cloud clients support it, so restoration may require manual steps or alternative tools depending on your setup, as noted in the README.

Question 4

CloudBackupBundle vs other Symfony backup solutions – which is better?

Accepted Answer

CloudBackupBundle offers broader cloud storage support and more compression options compared to simpler bundles like KachkaevDropboxBackupBundle. However, it has more dependencies and configuration complexity, so it's better for teams needing extensive cloud integration over simplicity.

Question 5

What are the compression options in CloudBackupBundle?

Accepted Answer

It supports Tar, Zip, and 7zip compression. Tar is fast with no password protection, Zip adds password support, and 7zip provides better compression but is much slower, as detailed in the archiver comparison table with size and time metrics.

Question 6

How to schedule backups with cron using CloudBackupBundle?

Accepted Answer

Add a cron job that runs the command 'php app/console dizda:backup:start'. The README gives an example: '0 6 * * * cd /var/www/yourproject && php app/console --env=prod dizda:backup:start > /dev/null 2>&1', ensuring it runs in the correct environment.

Question 7

Is CloudBackupBundle suitable for backing up large MongoDB databases?

Accepted Answer

It can back up MongoDB, but for very large databases, the lack of incremental backups and default timeout of 300 seconds might cause issues. Testing with compression settings like tar for speed is recommended to avoid performance bottlenecks.

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