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Hi All,

We are currently discussing how to handle backups for OpenShift/MAS, and I am curious about how other members of this forum manage backups when hosting OpenShift themselves.

In my opinion, there are two options:

Option 1:
Backup the etcd to restore the cluster to its original state in case of a disaster. Additionally, back up the DB2/MongoDB databases and restore MAS using a predefined MAS install command along with the restored database backups.

Option 2:
Backup the entire cluster, including workloads, using a tool like Kasten or Velero.

What is your preferred method? Also, does anyone know which backup method IBM recommends?

#Infrastructure

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Jesper Veldhuijsen
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Got anything on the backup jesper..?

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Revanth reddy
PragmaEdge
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No unfortunately not, still looking into how to do this...

I do have a open support ticket @ibm for this.

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Jesper Veldhuijsen
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2025 05:59
From: Revanth reddy
Subject: OpenShift/MAS Backups

Got anything on the backup jesper..?

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Revanth reddy
PragmaEdge
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Hey Jesper, have a quick look at your inbox when you get a chance.

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Revanth reddy
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2025 07:28
From: Jesper Veldhuijsen
Subject: OpenShift/MAS Backups

No unfortunately not, still looking into how to do this...

I do have a open support ticket @ibm for this.

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Jesper Veldhuijsen
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2025 05:59
From: Revanth reddy
Subject: OpenShift/MAS Backups

Got anything on the backup jesper..?

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Revanth reddy
PragmaEdge

Hello,

I am also looking for backup, any updates or process you followed?

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Poonam Aswani
ltimindtree
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2025 07:28
From: Jesper Veldhuijsen
Subject: OpenShift/MAS Backups

No unfortunately not, still looking into how to do this...

I do have a open support ticket @ibm for this.

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Jesper Veldhuijsen
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2025 05:59
From: Revanth reddy
Subject: OpenShift/MAS Backups

Got anything on the backup jesper..?

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Revanth reddy
PragmaEdge

Recommendation from IBM - https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/masv-and-l/cd?topic=administering-backing-up-restoring-maximo-application-suite

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Regards,
Prashant Sharma
IBM Champion 2022|2023|2024|2025
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