What is AWS Backup?
AWS Backup is a fully managed backup service that centrally manages and automates backups of AWS resources. Instead of configuring backups for each service individually, you define backup plans that apply to all supported resources.
The service supports EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, EFS, and many other AWS services.
Core Features
- Central Management: One dashboard for backups of all AWS services
- Backup Plans: Schedules with retention policies and lifecycle rules
- Cross-Region Backup: Automatic copies to other regions for DR
- Cross-Account Backup: Backups to separate AWS accounts for isolation
- Vault Lock: WORM storage for immutable backups
Typical Use Cases
Compliance Requirements: Unified backup policies for all resources with demonstrable retention. Vault Lock ensures backups cannot be deleted before expiration.
Disaster Recovery: Cross-region backups enable fast recovery in another region. Regular tests validate recovery capability.
Multi-Account Environments: Central backup management via AWS Organizations. Backups can be copied to dedicated backup accounts.
Benefits
- Unified backup policies across all services
- Central monitoring and reporting
- Automated compliance with Vault Lock
- Pay-per-use without upfront costs
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Backup: backup strategy, disaster recovery planning, compliance configuration, and cross-region architecture.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AWS services does AWS Backup support?
EC2, EBS, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, EFS, FSx, Storage Gateway, DocumentDB, Neptune, and S3. The list is regularly expanded.
What is the difference to native backup features?
AWS Backup provides central management, unified policies, cross-service reporting, and compliance features. Native backups must be configured separately per service.
Can I copy backups to other regions?
Yes. Cross-region backup copies can be created automatically for disaster recovery. You define target regions in backup plans.
How secure are my backups?
Backups are encrypted with AWS KMS. Vault Lock enables WORM storage for compliance. IAM policies control access to backup vaults.