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Working with Backups
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GaussDB(for MySQL) supports backups and restorations to ensure data reliability.

Automated Backups
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Automated backups are created during the backup time window of your DB instances. GaussDB(for MySQL) saves automated backups based on the retention period you have specified. If necessary, you can restore to any point in time during your backup retention period.

Manual Backups
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Manual backups are user-initiated full backups of DB instances. They are retained until you delete them manually.
