SkySQL Cloud Backup Agent Installation
This page is part of MariaDB's Documentation.
The parent of this page is: MariaDB SkySQL Cloud Backup
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Overview
MariaDB SkySQL Cloud Backup is a backup and recovery solution offered by MariaDB. SkySQL Cloud Backup communicates with on-premises databases using the Cloud Backup Agent.
The signup process must be completed before the Cloud Backup Agent can be installed.
Compatibility
The SkySQL Cloud Backup agent can currently be installed on:
Ubuntu
Debian
CentOS
Red Hat
Amazon Linux AMI
Download
Access the SkySQL Portal
Click on the Cloud Backup link in the main menu (left navigation).
Click on the "Databases" menu item.
Select the desired database.
Click the "Get install link" button.
A download link is provided. This download is time-limited. The linked file and associated packages can be downloaded and reviewed before initiating installation.
Install
After downloading the Cloud Backup Agent install script, installation can be initiated by executing the script as root.
The Cloud Backup Agent will be installed using a .deb or .rpm package.
Grants
The following grants are required on the database server:
SELECTRELOADPROCESSLOCK TABLESREPLICATION CLIENTSLAVE MONITOR