5.2 Post script

  1. Notifications and Logging :

    1. Send a notification email or message informing the administrator that the backup has been completed.

    2. Record the end time of the backup, backup results, and other relevant information in the log file.

  2. Cleaning and maintenance :

    1. Clean up temporary files during the backup process.

    2. Delete the old backup file and keep the latest backup according to the retention policy.

  3. Application operation :

    1. Restore or restart relevant applications or services.

    2. Switch the database from read-only mode back to read-write mode.

  4. Verification and testing :

    1. Verify the integrity of the backup file to ensure a successful backup.

    2. Perform recovery tests to ensure that backup data can be successfully restored.

  5. Storage and transmission :

    1. Transfer backup files to remote storage or cloud storage to increase backup security.

    2. Encrypt backup files to ensure data security.