Backup Management
The Backup Management menu is utilized for configuring the necessary settings to schedule backups.
Backup is the process of copying files or records from a database to a secondary location if storage equipment fails. The data backup process is critical for an effective disaster recovery plan that aims to reduce the risk of data loss.
Data from the Kron PAM database is exported and saved in a different location, such as a NAS or SAN network drive storage connected to the Kron PAM server, by a job configured to run at specific intervals. Backup files can be stored indefinitely, if there is enough storage space.
Kron PAM can perform 4 different types of backups.
- Full Backup: A full database backup encompasses the entire database, including configurations, session and application logs, and audit reports.
- Password Backup: The Password Backup option enables the encryption and export of passwords and secrets stored in the database. This feature is required for implementing the Break the Glass procedure in emergency situations. This procedure requires Break the Glass scripts and the Customer Key.
- Differential (Delta) Backup: The Delta and Config backup procedure consists of two distinct operations. The Delta backup includes data from the previous day, while the Config backup includes all configuration records but excludes specific tables from the backup process.
- App Config Backup: The App Config backup comprises Kron PAM’s module configurations and Kron PAM’s operating system network-related configurations.
To configure the backup:
- Click the +Add button to create a backup configuration.
- Select the Backup Type.
- Enter the Backup Config Name. If there is more than one node, ensure that the backup is performed only on the Master node. This field is mandatory.
- Enter the Data Export Path. This parameter specifies the directory where the raw data will be exported. This field is mandatory.
- Enter the Data Backup Path. This parameter specifies the directory where the final compressed backup files will be stored. This field is mandatory.
- Optional: Enable Backup to FTP if you want to back up to a different server. After enabling, enter the FTP server details.
- Optional: Enable Backup for OCR data and video recordings, if supported. Specify the desired number of monthly backups.
- Optional: Enable Backup to sweep if you wish to clear the database after backup.
- Click the Next button after completing these fields.
- Schedule the Full DB Backup by setting the desired time. Enable monthly or weekly backups as needed. Click Save to finalize the backup configuration.
If a differential (delta) backup is configured, you will be able to configure the schemas and tables that you want to exclude.