Working with Backups¶
RDS supports backups and restorations to ensure data reliability.
Automated Backups¶
Automated backups are created during the backup time window for your DB instances. RDS saves automated backups based on a retention period you specify. If necessary, you can restore a DB instance to any point in time during your backup retention period. For details, see Configuring an Intra-Region Backup Policy.
Manual Backups¶
Manual backups are user-initiated full backups of DB instances. They are retained until you delete them manually. For details, see Creating a Manual Backup.
Downloading a Backup File¶
You can download a full or an incremental backup file for local data backup or restoration. For details, see Downloading a Backup File and Downloading a Binlog Backup File.