Let us take a closer look at the configurations for Digitalocean PHPMyAdmin backup database. We can set this up with the support of our DigitalOcean Managed Sevices at Bobcares.

How to Backup MySQL to DigitalOcean Spaces?

MySQL database backups are present in individual DigitalOcean Spaces. SimpleBackups allows us to back up MySQL databases to any cloud storage provider, and we are constantly adding more connections. Let’s look at how to set up the MySQL backup and store it on DigitalOcean Spaces.

DigitalOcean offers services at a reasonable cost to developers. Their DigitalOcean Spaces offering makes the most sense for backup storage. As a result, it is an excellent choice for SimpleBackups.

Requirements for DigitalOcean PHPMyAdmin backup database

• Firstly we need to create an account with SimpleBackups.
• After that, we can Ascertain that the server and the account are in link.
• And we must also have a DigitalOcean account.

1. Create the DigitalOcean Spaces

Follow the steps given below to configure the DigitalOcean PHPMyAdmin backup database:

• Firstly, log in to the DigitalOcean account.
• After that, using the create menu at the upper right, create a new “Spaces.”
• Thirdly, Complete the “Create Spaces” form.
• After that, we can select the required region.
• Choose “Restrict File Listing.”

  Finally, we must choose a name and associate it with the DigitalOcean project.

The process of building the DigitalOcean Spaces is now complete. Don’t exit the DigitalOcean interface; we’ll need to generate credentials now.

• The name of the “Spaces,” in this example “myacme-space”.
• The “Spaces” Region, in this case “San Francisco 2,” as shown by the DO Space url.

Setting up DigitalOcean Spaces was simple, and so will obtaining the credentials.

2. Connect the Space to SimpleBackups

• Firstly, Log in to SimpleBackups and go to the storage connect page.
• After that, select “DigitalOcean Spaces” as the storage provider.
• Finally, fill out the “Connect the storage” form using the information from step 1.

We will have to input the Key, Secret, Region, Bucket. Finally, give the storage a name and click on “Save new storage”.

We will need to redirect the list of storage to the newly connected storage. This step will complete the second step for Digitalocean PHPMyAdmin backup database.

3. Final step: Create the MySQL backup

Let’s now go to SimpleBackups and configure that backup. We will be able to define what data we are backing up, and where we want to save it. We can also set how frequently we want this to carry out from this screen.

What to back up? (A)

• Select “Database” (in this post, we’ll simply be establishing a MySQL backup).

After that, choose the server that will host the database.

How often should we make this backup? (B)

• Firstly, Choose the timetable choice. We can choose between a pre-defined schedule and a custom option. It allows scheduling it anytime we want using CRON syntax.
• After that,  CRON schedule example for “20:00 every Tuesday” = 0 22 * * 2.
• After that, the “On-demand” option will not plan anything. The option will allow us to manually trigger the backup or use our API.
• Finally, Define backup retention or the number of backups to retain.

Choose the database we need to backup (C)

• Choose the database type, in this example “MySQL.”
• After that, complete the database connection form.

Finalize and create

• Firstly, Choose a name for the backup and a location for storing it. The name will appear in the SimpleBackups interface.
• After that, we have to choose or select Storage.

Finally, the MySQL backup is now complete and linked to the DigitalOcean Spaces. Run it once manually to trigger the first backup.

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Conclusion

To conclude we have now gone through how to set up the DigitalOcean PHPMyAdmin backup database. Within a few simple steps, we have gone through how to set it up. With the support of our DigitalOcean managed services at Bobcares.