Couchbase 7.1 introduces enhanced data protection and backup options, including direct backup to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud storage and a new resume option for the cbbackupmgr restore command, which improves conformance to Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) by allowing users to resume interrupted restores without starting over. Building on previous versions, these features underscore the platform's commitment to improving backup and restore performance. A Developer Preview also introduces direct backup to Azure blob stores and encrypted backups, the latter utilizing external Key Management Services (KMS) to secure data. This version allows both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) users access to the cbbackupmgr CLI, with deprecated utilities like cbbackup and cbrestore being phased out. Couchbase 7.1's integration with cloud services and its focus on security and reliability make it a robust choice for managing data backups.