AWS Backup LAB

1. Create a Backup Vault

• Navigate to the AWS Backup console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Backup" and select the Backup service.
• Create a Backup Vault: Click on "Create backup vault".
• Name your backup vault: Give your backup vault a unique name.
• Choose a region: Select the region where you want to store your backups.
• Create the vault: Click on "Create backup vault".

creating a backup vault in AWS Backup console

2. Create a Backup Plan

• Click on "Create backup plan": This will open a wizard to guide you through the creation process.
• Name your backup plan: Give your backup plan a descriptive name.
• Add a backup rule: Click on "Add backup rule".
• Choose a backup frequency: Specify how often you want to create backups.
• Select a backup window: Define the time window during which backups can occur.
• Set a retention policy: Determine how long you want to retain backups.
• Add a backup vault: Choose the backup vault you created earlier.
• Create the backup plan: Click on "Create backup plan".

3. Back Up an EC2 Instance

• Select the EC2 instance: In the EC2 console, select the instance you want to back up.
• Create a backup: Click on "Actions" -> "Create backup".
• Choose a backup plan: Select the backup plan you created earlier.
• Create the backup: Click on "Create backup".