Feature request - Backup to cloud

[patrickrb]

Feature Request: Database Backup to Cloud Storage

Objective: To develop an easy-to-use backup solution that enables server admins to securely save their entire database to a choice of cloud storage services.

Key Requirements:

Cloud Storage Options:

• Enable backup to various cloud platforms to offer flexibility. Initial support should include:

  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • Google Cloud Storage

• Add options in the admin section for server admins to:

  • Choose their cloud storage service.
  • Set up access and permissions.
  • Schedule automatic backups.
  • Make sure these settings are straightforward to find and adjust.

• Automated Backup Process:

  • Use a cron job to handle the backup at scheduled times automatically, creating and uploading the backup files to the chosen cloud service.

Backup Contents and Format:

• The backup should include:

  • SQL database dumps.
  • All related images, including EQSL, QSL, and SSTV.
  • Pack everything into a .tar.gz file to save space while keeping the data safe. Security Measures:

• Ensure the backup process is secure, encrypting files and safely transferring them to the cloud service.

Additional Considerations:

• Think about whether to use full or incremental backups, based on database size and update frequency, to be more efficient.
• Look into setting up notifications for the admin about the backup status.
• Explore adding an option in the admin section for manual backup operations and restorations.