#Create a New Backup Scope for Azure PostgreSQL

The Azure PostgreSQL service supports two modes for backup scope configuration:

• SaaS infrastructure mode - Provides centralized management, automation, and robust data protection to empower organizations with scalable, policy-driven backup solutions. For details, refer to Use the SaaS Infrastructure Mode.

• CAP Gateway mode - Reduces network latency while enhancing backup performance. Simply create a CAP Gateway and use this mode for your backup operations. For details, refer to Use the CAP Gateway Mode and Manage CAP Gateways.

For details on choosing a backup mode, you can see How to choose a backup mode: SaaS infrastructure mode VS CAP Gateway mode in the Best Practices section.

#Use the SaaS Infrastructure Mode

To create a new backup scope, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Backup page on the new UI.

2. Click on the Azure PostgreSQL service tile or click the More actions button on the upper-right corner of the Azure PostgreSQL service tile and click Configure backup scope from the drop-down list.

3. In the Configure backup scope for Azure PostgreSQL page, all the existing backup scopes for Azure PostgreSQL are listed in the table. You can use the search box to search for the backup scopes by name and manage the columns to adjust the view of the backup scopes.

4. Click the Create button.

5. In the Choose a mode for Azure PostgreSQL page, select SaaS infrastructure mode and click Continue. The Create a new backup scope panel appears.

6. In the Select servers step, select the tenant that you want to protect in this backup scope from the drop-down list and select the servers that you want to include into this backup scope. You can use Filters to find the servers you want to protect or use the Search box to search for the servers via the keywords in the name. The number of your selection will be displayed on the row of the tenant name.

7. Click Next and you will go to the Configure storage based on region step to configure a storage profile for each region. You can select a storage type and then select storage profiles. You can use an existing storage profile or create a new storage profile to store the backup data for the databases in the same region. For details on configuring storage location, refer to Manage Your Storage.

   NOTE

   If you have enabled a firewall for your Azure PostgreSQL servers, you need to add the AvePoint IP addresses to your Azure SQL database account firewall or configure the firewall to allow AvePoint agent servers running on a dedicated ARM Vnet subnet to access your storage location. For details, refer to Allow AvePoint Agent Servers to Access Your Storage Account.

8. After you finish the storage configuration for each region, click Next to configure the scope information, schedule, and data retention settings. Refer to the following:

   • Scope information - Enter a name and description for the scope you are creating. The description is optional.

   • Schedule - Select days, weeks, months, or years as the unit of time for the backup interval, enter a number in the text box after Every, and then configure the start time for your first backup job.

     NOTE

     The days option is only available if you use your own storage to store backup data.

   • Notification - Check the notification profiles which will be applied to the backup scope.

   • Retention policy - Configure the retention period to keep the backup data in the storage.

     • Daily/Hourly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box and select days or weeks from the drop-down list. The retention period must be between 7 and 28 days.

     • Weekly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box and select weeks or months from the drop-down list. The retention period must be between 2 and 12 weeks.

     • Monthly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box. The retention period must be between 1 and 12 months.

     • Yearly recovery point - If you are using AvePoint default storage with unlimited retention period, the Unlimited option is selected automatically. If you want to use a custom retention period, select Custom.

9. Click Next to review your settings.

10. Click Save to save this backup scope. The backup for the databases in this backup scope will roll out as scheduled. For more details about monitoring the backups, refer to Monitor Your Backup.

#Use the CAP Gateway Mode

To create a new backup scope, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Backup page on the new UI.

2. Click on the Azure PostgreSQL service tile or click the More actions button on the upper-right corner of the Azure PostgreSQL service tile and click Configure backup scope from the drop-down list.

3. In the Configure backup scope for Azure PostgreSQL page, all the existing backup scopes for Azure PostgreSQL are listed in the table. You can use the search box to search for the backup scopes by name and manage the columns to adjust the view of the backup scopes.

4. Click the Create button.

5. In the Choose a mode for Azure PostgreSQL page, select CAP Gateway mode and click Continue. The Create a new backup scope panel appears.

6. In the Select servers step, select the tenant that you want to protect in this backup scope from the drop-down list and select the servers that you want to include into this backup scope. You can use Filters to find the servers you want to protect or use the Search box to search for the servers via the keywords in the name. The number of your selection will be displayed on the row of the tenant name.

7. Click Next and you will go to the Configure storage and gateways based on region step to configure a storage profile and CAP Gateway for each region. You can select a storage type and then select storage profiles.

   • You can use an existing storage profile or create a new storage profile to store the backup data for the databases in the same region. For details on configuring storage location, refer to Manage Your Storage.

   • For details on configuring CAP gateways, refer to Manage CAP Gateways.

8. After you finish the storage configuration for each region, click Next to configure the scope information, schedule, and data retention settings. Refer to the following:

   • Scope information - Enter a name and description for the scope you are creating. The description is optional.

   • Schedule - Select days, weeks, months, or years as the unit of time for the backup interval, enter a number in the text box after Every, and then configure the start time for your first backup job.

     NOTE

     The days option is only available if you use your own storage to store backup data.

   • Notification - Check the notification profiles which will be applied to the backup scope.

   • Retention policy - Configure the retention period to keep the backup data in the storage.

     • Daily/Hourly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box and select days or weeks from the drop-down list. The retention period must be between 7 and 28 days.

     • Weekly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box and select weeks or months from the drop-down list. The retention period must be between 2 and 12 weeks.

     • Monthly recovery point - Enter a number in the text box. The retention period must be between 1 and 12 months.

     • Yearly recovery point - If you are using AvePoint default storage with unlimited retention period, the Unlimited option is selected automatically. If you want to use a custom retention period, select Custom.

9. Click Next to review your settings.

10. Click Save to save this backup scope. The backup for the databases in this backup scope will roll out as scheduled. For more details about monitoring the backups, refer to Monitor Your Backup.