How to Automate EC2 AMI anda RDS Backup Using AWS Backup?

Step 1: Create a Backup Vault

• In AWS Backup, go to Backup vaults.

• Click Create Backup Vault.

• Provide a name (e.g., MyBackupVault).

• Choose an encryption key (default AWS Key Management Service (KMS) key or a custom key).

• Click Create Backup Vault.

Step 2: Create a Backup Plan

1. Go to AWS Backup > Backup plans.

2. Click Create Backup Plan.

3. Choose:

   • Start with a template (predefined schedules) OR

   • Build a new plan (customized retention and schedules).

4. Name your backup plan (e.g., DailyBackupPlan).

5. Under Backup rule configuration:

   • Set Frequency (e.g., daily, weekly).

   • Choose Backup window (preferred time for backups).

   • Select Lifecycle settings (transition to cold storage, retention period).

   • Assign the Backup vault created earlier.

6. Click Create Plan.

Step 3: Assign Resources (EC2 & RDS)

1. In the Backup plan, click Assign resources.

2. Provide an assignment name (e.g., EC2-RDS-Assignment).

3. Choose a Resource type:

   • Amazon EC2 for EC2 instances.

   • Amazon RDS for RDS databases.

4. Select specific resource IDs (instances or databases).

5. Assign an IAM role (use the default AWS Backup role or create a new one).

6. Click Assign resources.

   

   

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Step 4: Verify Backup & Restore

• Go to AWS Backup > Jobs to monitor scheduled backup jobs.

• To restore:

  1. Go to Backup vaults > Select vault > Recovery points.

  2. Choose the resource (EC2 or RDS).

  3. Click Restore and follow the prompts.

     

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🎯Additional Considerations

• Cross-region backup: Configure cross-region replication if needed.

• Cross-account backup: Share backups across AWS accounts.

That's it! we have succesfully Configure AWS Backup Services for EC2 and RDS.🚩