.bak Integrations
.bak Integration Overview
When to Use a .bak Integration
A .bak integration should be considered in the following scenarios:
- If you are using SQL Server Express Edition, which does not support SQL Server Replication, and you do not plan to upgrade to Standard or Enterprise Edition.
- If you have large amounts of data, limited disk space, and limited resources on your server machine, a .bak integration might be more suitable than SQL Server Replication (typical On-Premise integration method).
Process Overview
- Daily .bak file creation: A backup file with a .bak extension is saved to a target directory every day, ensuring that a recent copy of the file is always available in case of data loss or corruption.
- AWS CLI for S3 syncing: The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a tool used to manage AWS services through a command-line interface. In this case, the AWS CLI is used to sync the target directory containing the .bak file to an Amazon S3 bucket daily, providing a secure and redundant storage solution for the backup.
- Mosaic updates: Mosaic updates and refreshes the integration at 3:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) daily.
Integration Requirements
Before proceeding with the .bak integration, please ensure the following requirements are met:
- Scheduled tasks permission: Mosaic must be granted permission to add scheduled tasks to run on a server machine without a user being logged in, and the server machine must maintain internet access to sync the .bak file to Amazon S3.
- Task scheduling alignment: Schedule tasks in line with Mosaic's daily refresh schedule at 3:00 AM EST to ensure the most up-to-date data is available for integration and prevent disruptions to the integration process.
Updated 19 days ago