Ubuntu Guide to Backup and Restoration of DevOps Test Hub Data

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Backup and Restoration of DevOps Test Hub Data

Managing DevOps Test Hub data is essential for maintaining system reliability and ensuring quick recovery when needed. This guide explains how to back up and restore Test Hub data on Ubuntu.

Backing up DevOps Test Hub Data

1. Extract the base package
   

   helm pull --untar hclsoftware/hcl-onetest-base --version 13.1054.0
   
   cd hcl-onetest-base

2. Create PVC metadata directory
   

   sudo ./backup.sh create-pvc-links

• Use -v <path> to specify a custom directory.
• Ensure the directory is empty or does not exist.

3. Stop the cluster and Test Hub
   

   k3s-killall.sh

4. Create the backup file
   

   sudo ./backup.sh create [options] <backup-file-name>

• -n <namespace> – Backup a specific namespace.
• -v <path> – Specify volume directory.

Example:

sudo ./backup.sh create --namespace devops-system my-backup.tar.gz

5. Restart the cluster
   

   sudo systemctl start k3s

Result: Backup is saved as a compressed .tar.gz archive.

Restoring DevOps Test Hub Data

Steps:

Extract the base package

helm pull --untar hclsoftware/hcl-onetest-base --version 13.1054.0

cd hcl-onetest-base

1. Create PVC metadata directory (if not already created)
   

   sudo ./backup.sh create-pvc-links

• Use -v <path> to specify a custom directory.

2. Stop the cluster and Test Hub
   

   k3s-killall.sh

3. Restore from backup
   

   sudo ./backup.sh restore [options] <backup-file-name>

• -n <namespace> – Restore a specific namespace or map namespaces.
• -r <release> – Restore to a different Helm release.
• -k – Skip confirmation.

Example:

sudo ./backup.sh restore --namespace test-system:devops-system -r rel-1:rel-2 -k my-backup.tar.gz

4. Restart and verify
   

   sudo systemctl start k3s
   
   kubectl get pods -A

   
   Wait until all pods are in Running state.

   Result: Test Hub data is restored and available for use.

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Conclusion

Effective backup and restoration of DevOps Test Hub data on Ubuntu ensures data security, reduces downtime, and supports reliable recovery during migrations or unexpected failures. Following these steps helps you safeguard your Persistent Volumes and keep your DevOps environment stable.

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