Public Cloud > Database > Backup > Creating a backup

1.1 Creating a backup

Sign in to the Aruba Cloud Management Platform;
from the menu, select PUBLIC CLOUD > Database Foundation;
in the Backup area, select Go to your Backups;
in the Backup section, select Create Backup;
the Create Backup procedure requires the following information:
- 1. Engine
  - select the engine;
  - select Continue;
- 2. DBaaS selection
  - from the DBaaS list, select the DBaaS for which you want to create the backup from those available;
  - select Continue;
- 3. Database selection
  - from the Database list, select the database you want to back up from those available;
  - select Continue;
- 4. Information
  - the name is automatically assigned by the system;
  - Tags (optional): you can associate tags with each backup to make it easier to find (follow the tagging rules).
  - Destination project: you must assign the backup to a project. If you do not select one, the system assigns the DBaaS to the default project;
- 5. Billing frequency
  - select the billing option for the service;
  - select Continue;
select Confirm on the right-hand side of the sticky bar to complete the backup creation.

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