aws-backup
Manage and automate data backups
TLDR
Return BackupPlan details for a specific BackupPlanId
Create a backup plan using a specific backup plan name and backup rules
Delete a specific backup plan
List all active backup plans for the current account
Display details about your report jobs
SYNOPSIS
aws backup command [ options ] [ parameters ]
PARAMETERS
create-backup-plan
Creates a backup plan.
create-backup-selection
Creates a backup selection for a backup plan.
create-backup-vault
Creates a backup vault.
delete-backup-plan
Deletes a backup plan.
delete-backup-selection
Deletes a backup selection.
delete-backup-vault
Deletes a backup vault.
describe-backup-job
Describes a backup job.
describe-backup-plan
Describes a backup plan.
describe-backup-selection
Describes a backup selection.
describe-backup-vault
Describes a backup vault.
describe-copy-job
Describes a copy job.
describe-global-settings
Describes global settings.
describe-protected-resource
Describes a protected resource.
describe-recovery-point
Describes a recovery point.
describe-region-settings
Describes region settings.
get-backup-plan-from-json
Gets backup plan from JSON.
get-backup-plan-from-template
Gets backup plan from template.
get-recovery-point-restore-metadata
Gets recovery point restore metadata.
get-supported-resource-types
Gets supported resource types.
list-backup-jobs
Lists backup jobs.
list-backup-plan-templates
Lists backup plan templates.
list-backup-plans
Lists backup plans.
list-backup-selections
Lists backup selections.
list-backup-vaults
Lists backup vaults.
list-copy-jobs
Lists copy jobs.
list-protected-resources
Lists protected resources.
list-recovery-points-by-backup-vault
Lists recovery points by backup vault.
list-recovery-points-by-resource
Lists recovery points by resource.
list-restore-jobs
Lists restore jobs.
put-backup-plan
Puts backup plan.
put-global-settings
Puts global settings.
put-region-settings
Puts region settings.
restore-testing-calculate-coverage
Calculates restore testing coverage.
restore-testing-get-coverage-report
Gets restore testing coverage report.
restore-testing-start-restore
Starts restore testing.
start-backup-job
Starts a backup job.
start-copy-job
Starts a copy job.
start-restore-job
Starts a restore job.
stop-backup-job
Stops a backup job.
tag-resource
Tags a resource.
untag-resource
Untags a resource.
update-backup-plan
Updates a backup plan.
help
Shows help for all commands.
version
Shows the aws-backup version number.
DESCRIPTION
The aws-backup command is part of the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) and provides a way to interact with the AWS Backup service from the Linux terminal.
It allows you to manage your backup plans, backup selections, recovery points, backup vaults, and other resources related to backup and recovery on AWS. Using this command, you can automate backup processes, configure backup policies, monitor backup jobs, and restore data. It's particularly useful for scripting and automation of backup tasks. The aws-backup command relies on proper AWS credentials configuration, typically via environment variables, IAM roles, or the `aws configure` command. Before using the command, ensure that your AWS CLI is properly configured to interact with your AWS account. This often involves setting up AWS access keys with sufficient permissions to manage AWS Backup resources.
CREDENTIALS
The aws-backup command requires valid AWS credentials to operate. These credentials can be provided through various methods, including:
IAM Roles: The most secure method, especially for instances in AWS.
Environment Variables: AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, and AWS_REGION.
AWS Configuration File: Located at ~/.aws/credentials and ~/.aws/config.
