Database Backup (PostgreSQL)

The data stored in PAM360 includes sensitive information such as privileged account names, passwords, DNS names, and other critical information essential for secure operations. Maintaining regular backups of this data is crucial to ensure operational continuity and disaster recovery. PAM360's Database Backup feature enables administrators to create secure backups of the application data at regular intervals or on demand, ensuring that a recoverable copy is always available in the event of a system failure or data corruption.

Notes :

The Database Backup feature is not supported in environments where Application Scaling is configured, as it uses an external database.
From PAM360 build 8000 onwards, if custom cryptography is configured in your environment, the generated database backups will be encrypted using the custom cryptography key

The rest of the document allows you to understand two types of Database Backup in detail:

Scheduled Backup
Instant Backup

1. Scheduled Backup

This type of backup allows you to schedule the database backup to be executed at any specific point of time.

Steps to Schedule a Database Backup:

Navigate to Admin >> Business Continuity >> Database Backup.
In the pop-up window that appears, select the schedule option - day, weekly or monthly.
Select the time frequency (dd:hh:mm) at which the backup has to occur.
The Destination Directory field shows the default directory path: <PAM360_Home>/backUp. You can change the path, if required.
Every time backup is executed according to schedule, one backup file will be created. Specify the maximum number of latest backup files to be stored in the directory. For example, if you choose 10 from the dropdown Maintain latest, only the latest 10 backup files will be stored in the directory.
Click Save. The required backup schedule is created.

2. Instant Backup

This type of backup allows you to execute a Database Backup instantly.

Navigate to Admin >> Business Continuity >> Database Backup.
Click Backup Now.

Now, your database has been backed up successfully.


Database Backup (PostgreSQL) The data stored in PAM360 includes sensitive information such as privileged account names, passwords, DNS names, and other critical information essential for secure operations. Maintaining regular backups of this data is crucial to ensure operational continuity and disaster recovery. PAM360's Database Backup feature enables administrators to create secure backups of the application data at regular intervals or on demand, ensuring that a recoverable copy is always available in the event of a system failure or data corruption. Notes : The Database Backup feature is not supported in environments where Application Scaling is configured, as it uses an external database. From PAM360 build 8000 onwards, if custom cryptography is configured in your environment, the generated database backups will be encrypted using the custom cryptography key The rest of the document allows you to understand two types of Database Backup in detail: Scheduled Backup Instant Backup 1. Scheduled Backup This type of backup allows you to schedule the database backup to be executed at any specific point of time. Steps to Schedule a Database Backup: Navigate to Admin >> Business Continuity >> Database Backup. In the pop-up window that appears, select the schedule option - day, weekly or monthly. Select the time frequency (dd:hh:mm) at which the backup has to occur. The Destination Directory field shows the default directory path: <PAM360_Home>/backUp. You can change the path, if required. Every time backup is executed according to schedule, one backup file will be created. Specify the maximum number of latest backup files to be stored in the directory. For example, if you choose 10 from the dropdown Maintain latest, only the latest 10 backup files will be stored in the directory. Click Save. The required backup schedule is created. 2. Instant Backup This type of backup allows you to execute a Database Backup instantly. Navigate to Admin >> Business Continuity >> Database Backup. Click Backup Now. Now, your database has been backed up successfully.