Introduction
Welcome to the User Guide for Databasement!
Databasement is a web-based tool for managing database backups. This guide covers how to use the application to:
- Register and manage database servers
- Configure backup schedules
- Create and restore snapshots
- Manage storage volumes
Getting Started
After installing Databasement, access the web interface and create your first account.
1. Create Your Account
When you first access Databasement, you'll be prompted to register. Create an account with:
- Your name
- Email address
- Password
Two-factor authentication can be enabled later in your account settings for additional security.
2. Add a Database Server
Navigate to Database Servers and click Add Server. You'll need:
- Name: A friendly name for this server (e.g., "Production MySQL")
- Type: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MariaDB
- Host: The server hostname or IP address
- Port: The database port (default: 3306 for MySQL, 5432 for PostgreSQL)
- Username: Database user with backup privileges
- Password: The database password
Click Test Connection to verify the connection before saving.
3. Create a Storage Volume
Before creating backups, you need a storage volume. Navigate to Volumes and click Add Volume.
Databasement supports:
- Local storage: Store backups on the server's filesystem
- S3-compatible storage: Amazon S3, MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, etc.
4. Create Your First Backup
Go to Database Servers, find your server, and click Backup. Select the database and storage volume, then start the backup.
Backups run asynchronously - you can navigate away and check progress later on the Snapshots page.
5. Restore a Snapshot
To restore a backup, go to Snapshots, find the snapshot you want to restore, and click Restore. You can restore to:
- The same server and database (rollback)
- A different database on the same server
- A completely different server (cross-server restore)