Backing up an RDS instance:
- Use the AWS Management Console or the AWS RDS CLI to create a manual snapshot of the RDS instance.
- You can also configure automatic backups by setting a retention period for automated backups.
- You can also use the AWS CLI or SDKs to create a script that automates the backup process.
Restoring an RDS instance:
- Use the AWS Management Console or the AWS RDS CLI to restore the RDS instance from the manual snapshot or automated backups.
- Select the snapshot you want to restore, and then specify the new instance settings.
- Wait for the restoration process to complete.
point-in-time recovery (PITR):
- Use the AWS Management Console, the AWS RDS CLI, or the AWS SDKs to create a new RDS instance from a specific point in time.
- Specify the date and time of the point in time you want to restore from and the new instance settings.
- Wait for the restoration process to complete.
