AWS Backup allows you to consolidate backups across multiple AWS services, including:
- EC2
- EBS
- EFS
- FSx for Lustre
- FSx for Windows File Server
- AWS Storage Gateway
- Can also include RDS and DynamoDB
AWS Backup can be used with organizations
Benefits
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Central Management
- Centralize backups across multiple AWS services and AWS accounts
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Automation
- Create automated backup schedules and retention policies
- Create lifcycle policies - Expire unnecessary backups after a period of time
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Encryption
- Backups can be encrypted in transit or at rest