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Building a Robust Backup Strategy for Odoo

January 5, 20267 min read

A solid backup strategy is essential for any business running Odoo. This guide covers everything you need to know about protecting your data with Nurosentrix.

Understanding Odoo Backups

An Odoo backup consists of two main components:

1. **Database Backup**: PostgreSQL dump containing all business data

2. **Filestore Backup**: Uploaded files, attachments, and assets

Backup Types

Full Backups

Complete copy of database and filestore. Recommended for:

  • Weekly scheduled backups
  • Before major updates
  • Disaster recovery base

    • Incremental Backups

    Only changed data since last backup. Best for:

  • Daily or hourly backups
  • Reducing storage costs
  • Faster backup times

    • Setting Up Automated Backups

    In Nurosentrix, configure backups in your instance settings:

    1. Navigate to Instance → Backups

    2. Click "Configure Schedule"

    3. Set frequency and retention

    4. Choose storage destination

    Recommended Schedule

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    Storage Options

    Nurosentrix supports multiple backup destinations:

  • **Amazon S3**: Reliable, cost-effective
  • **Google Cloud Storage**: Good for GCP users
  • **Azure Blob**: Enterprise integration

    • Testing Your Backups

    Regular backup testing is crucial:

    1. Restore to a test instance monthly

    2. Verify data integrity

    3. Document recovery time

    Disaster Recovery Plan

    Your DR plan should include:

  • Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
  • Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
  • Step-by-step restoration procedures
  • Communication protocols

    • Conclusion

    Don't wait for a disaster to test your backups. Set up automated backups today and verify them regularly.