Backing up a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) project generally involves backing up the individual services and data within that project. However, the provided reference specifically details how to backup a Spanner database within a GCP project. Therefore, the answer will focus on how to back up a Spanner database.
To back up a Spanner database in a GCP project, follow these steps:
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Navigate to Spanner Instances:
- In the Google Cloud console, go to the Spanner Instances page.
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Select Instance:
- Click the instance that contains the database you intend to back up.
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Choose Database:
- Click on the specific database you want to back up.
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Access Backup/Restore:
- In the navigation pane, click Backup/Restore.
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Create Backup:
- In the Backups tab, click Create backup.
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Configure and Start:
- Fill out the form with the necessary backup details (e.g., backup name, expiration date), and click Create.
This process creates a backup of your Spanner database which can later be used for restoration purposes if needed.
