Backup and Restore Failure
Problem Description
Failures occurring during backup or restore operations may manifest as:
- Backup tasks getting stuck
- Errors during the restore process
- Data inconsistency
Common Errors
- Incorrect storage configuration
- Permission issues
- Network connection failures
- Insufficient resources
Troubleshooting Steps
1. Check Backup Configuration
kubectl get postgresbackup <backup-name> -o yaml
Focus on the following fields:
- spec.storage
- status.state
- status.message
2. Review Backup Logs
kubectl logs <backup-task-pod-name>
Key logs include:
- Storage connection information
- Backup progress
- Error messages
3. Verify Storage Access
kubectl exec -it <pod-name> -- s3cmd ls s3://<bucket-name>/
4. Check Resource Usage
kubectl top pod -n <namespace>
Solutions
Storage Configuration Issues
- Verify the correctness of storage configuration
- Check bucket permissions
- Test storage connection
Permission Issues
- Configure the correct access keys
- Validate IAM roles
- Check Kubernetes Secrets
Network Issues
- Check network policies
- Validate storage endpoint reachability
- Optimize network configuration
Insufficient Resources
- Increase resource quotas for backup tasks
- Optimize backup strategies
- Scale cluster resources
Preventive Measures
- Regularly test the backup and restore processes
- Monitor backup task statuses
- Configure reasonable resource limits
- Set backup retention policies