Kopia disaster recovery workflow explained | Backupinfra

What is Kopia?

Kopia is an open-source, highly scalable, and secure backup solution designed for enterprises and individuals alike. It provides a robust framework for creating, managing, and restoring backups, with a strong focus on data integrity and security. Kopia’s unique approach to backup management makes it an attractive alternative to traditional backup solutions.

Main Features

Kopia’s core features include dedupe backup repositories with encryption at rest, ensuring that your data is both secure and efficiently stored. Additionally, Kopia allows for offsite replication, enabling you to create redundant backups across multiple locations.

Key Benefits of Using Kopia

Efficient Data Storage

Kopia’s deduplication technology ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, reducing storage requirements and minimizing the risk of data corruption.

Enhanced Security

Kopia’s encryption at rest ensures that your data is protected from unauthorized access, providing an additional layer of security for your backups.

Scalability and Flexibility

Kopia’s highly scalable architecture allows for seamless integration with existing infrastructure, making it an ideal solution for businesses of all sizes.

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before installing Kopia, ensure that you have the following requirements met:

• A compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• A minimum of 2 GB RAM and 2 CPU cores
• At least 10 GB of free disk space

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Download the Kopia installer from the official website.

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

3. Configure your Kopia instance according to your specific needs.

Technical Specifications

System Requirements

How to Restore from Snapshots

Restoring Individual Files

To restore individual files from a snapshot, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the snapshot containing the file you wish to restore.
2. Select the file and click the