Backup Solutions for Developers
Integrate remote-backups.com into your CI/CD pipelines and development workflows. Automated data protection for containers, databases, and code repositories with SSH and API access for modern DevOps practices.
Why Developers Choose remote-backups.com
Development environments generate valuable data that can be expensive to recreate. remote-backups.com provides developer-friendly backup storage that integrates seamlessly with your existing workflows and toolchains.
Developer-Focused Use Cases:
- CI/CD integration: Automated backup of build artifacts and deployment data
- Container orchestration: Kubernetes persistent volumes and Docker data
- Database protection: Development, staging, and production database backups
- Code repositories: Git repository mirrors and backup storage
- Development environments: VM snapshots and container images
- Documentation and assets: Project files, documentation, and digital assets
Developer Benefits
- SSH access for any tool
- API integration for automation
- No vendor lock-in - standard protocols
- 100GB free for testing
- Simple pricing - €10/TB monthly
Development Workflow Integration
CI/CD Pipelines
Integrate backup steps into your deployment pipelines:
- GitHub Actions backup workflows
- GitLab CI pipeline integration
- Jenkins backup job automation
- Build artifact archival
- Database migration backups
Container Orchestration
Protect containerized applications and data:
- Kubernetes persistent volume backups
- Docker volume backup strategies
- Container image registry backups
- StatefulSet data protection
- Helm chart and configuration backups
Database Management
Automated database backup integration:
- PostgreSQL and MySQL dump automation
- MongoDB backup strategies
- Redis persistence backup
- Database migration safety nets
- Multi-environment backup sync
Development Tools
Backup your development environment and tools:
- IDE configurations and settings
- Custom scripts and automation tools
- Local development databases
- Project documentation and wikis
- SSL certificates and secrets
Code Examples & Integrations
GitHub Actions Workflow
name: Backup to remote-backups.com
on:
push:
branches: [main]
schedule:
- cron: '0 2 * * *'
jobs:
backup:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Setup SSH
run: |
mkdir -p ~/.ssh
echo "$\{\{ "\{\{" \}\} secrets.BACKUP_SSH_KEY \{\{ "\}\}" \}\}" > ~/.ssh/id_rsa
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_rsa
- name: Backup database
run: |
pg_dump $DATABASE_URL | gzip > backup.sql.gz
rsync -av backup.sql.gz user@remote-backups.com:~/backups/Docker Compose Integration
version: '3.8'
services:
app:
image: myapp:latest
volumes:
- app_data:/app/data
backup:
image: alpine:latest
volumes:
- app_data:/data:ro
- ~/.ssh:/root/.ssh:ro
command: |
sh -c "
apk add --no-cache rsync openssh
tar czf /tmp/backup.tar.gz /data
rsync -av /tmp/backup.tar.gz
user@remote-backups.com:~/backups/
"
depends_on:
- app
volumes:
app_data:API & Automation
REST API Capabilities:
- Storage management: Create and manage backup storage spaces
- Usage monitoring: Track storage consumption and transfer metrics
- Automated provisioning: Programmatically create backup destinations
- Webhook integration: Real-time notifications for backup events
- Billing API: Cost tracking and budget management
Popular Tools & Libraries:
- Python: Paramiko, Fabric, and custom backup scripts
- Node.js: SSH2, node-rsync, and backup automation
- Go: Native SSH clients and backup tools
- Shell scripting: rsync, borg, and custom automation
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible integration
API Features
- RESTful design for easy integration
- OAuth 2.0 authentication
- Rate limiting protection
- OpenAPI spec documentation
- SDK libraries available
Real Developer Scenarios
SaaS Startup Team
Setup: Kubernetes cluster with microservices and PostgreSQL
Challenge: Protect development and production data
Solution:
- Automated Kubernetes volume backups via CronJob
- Database dumps integrated into CI/CD pipeline
- Git repository mirrors for code protection
- Configuration and secrets backup
Cost: €12/month for 1.2TB of development data
Open Source Project Maintainer
Setup: Multiple repositories, documentation, and community data
Challenge: Protect project assets and contributor work
Solution:
- GitHub repository mirrors via GitHub Actions
- Documentation and website backups
- Community forum and wiki backups
- Release artifact archival
Cost: €5/month for 500GB of project data
Development Best Practices
Backup Automation
- Integrate backups into deployment pipelines
- Use infrastructure as code for backup configs
- Implement backup verification in CI/CD
- Monitor backup completion with alerts
- Version control backup scripts and configurations
Security Practices
- Use SSH keys, never passwords
- Encrypt sensitive data before backup
- Implement proper secret management
- Regular access key rotation
- Audit backup access and permissions
Environment Strategy
- Separate backup spaces per environment
- Implement 3-2-1 backup strategy for production
- Test restore procedures regularly
- Document recovery procedures
- Plan for disaster recovery scenarios
Cost Optimization
- Use compression for text-based backups
- Implement retention policies for old backups
- Monitor storage usage with API
- Use incremental backup strategies
- Clean up temporary backup files
Getting Started Guide
API Setup
Create account, generate API keys, and test SSH access
Prototype
Build simple backup script and test with sample data
Automate
Integrate into CI/CD pipelines and production workflows
DevOps-Friendly Infrastructure
remote-backups.com is built for developers who value simplicity and automation. No proprietary software, no complex APIs - just reliable SSH access and standard protocols that work with any tool.
Whether you're implementing a 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy or building custom automation, our infrastructure scales with your development practices.
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