Automate EC2 Instance Backup with AWS Backup

INTERMEDIATE
80 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you'll learn how to automate the backup of EC2 instances using AWS Backup. You will configure a backup plan that automatically backs up your EC2 instances at regular intervals. This lab provides practical insights into setting up AWS Backup with real-world considerations for scaling and maintenance. Additionally, you will explore lifecycle policies to retain backups efficiently.

Scenario

You are a CloudOps Engineer at a growing tech company, responsible for ensuring data resilience and business continuity. Recently, the management decided on a backup strategy to meet compliance regulations and protect critical resources. Automating EC2 instance backups is crucial for this effort, allowing the team to focus on innovation rather than manual processes.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to create and manage AWS Backup plans
  • Understand EC2 backup strategies and lifecycle policies
  • Implement automated backup processes to enhance DevOps efficiencies

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a backup vault in AWS Backup

10 min

task 2: Define a backup plan for EC2 instances

15 min

task 3: Add EC2 instances to the backup plan

15 min

task 4: Implement a lifecycle policy for backup retention

20 min

task 5: Test backup recovery from AWS Backup console

20 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of AWS Backup services
  • Basic knowledge of EC2 operations

Skills Tested

Automating EC2 instance backupsAWS Backup plan configurationLifecycle policies for efficient backup management