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Date Published
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Qian Li
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391
Language
English
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Summary

DBOS Cloud has introduced a point-in-time recovery feature to enhance disaster recovery for databases and applications. This feature allows users to restore databases and applications to their exact state at any previous point in time, which is crucial in situations like software errors or ransomware attacks. The system operates by recording all application and environment state changes in an event log within a DBMS, which users can retain indefinitely based on their storage preferences. DBOS utilizes Postgres point-in-time recovery to restore databases by creating a new instance from a backup and then applying archived event logs up to the specified time. This process enables seamless redeployment of applications, and in-progress workflows can be managed to prevent duplication of operations. For more detailed information, users are encouraged to consult the documentation.