About mysql-bkup

MYSQL-BKUP is a Docker container image designed to backup, restore, and migrate MySQL databases. It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG encryption.

MYSQL-BKUP is designed for seamless deployment on Docker and Kubernetes, simplifying MySQL backup, restoration, and migration across environments. It is a lightweight, multi-architecture solution compatible with Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, and other container orchestration platforms. —

Key Features

Storage Options

  • Local storage
  • AWS S3 or any S3-compatible object storage
  • FTP
  • SFTP
  • SSH-compatible storage
  • Azure Blob storage

Data Security

  • Backups can be encrypted using GPG to ensure data confidentiality.

Deployment Flexibility

  • Available as the jkaninda/pg-bkup Docker image.
  • Deployable on Docker, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes.
  • Supports recurring backups of MySQL databases:
    • On Docker for automated backup schedules.
    • As a Job or CronJob on Kubernetes.

Notifications

  • Receive real-time updates on backup success or failure via:
    • Telegram
    • Email

💡Use Cases

  • Scheduled Backups: Automate recurring backups using Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Disaster Recovery: Quickly restore backups to a clean MySQL instance.
  • Database Migration: Seamlessly move data across environments using the built-in migrate feature.
  • Secure Archiving: Keep backups encrypted and safely stored in the cloud or remote servers.

✅ Verified Platforms:

MYSQL-BKUP has been tested and runs successfully on:

  • Docker
  • Docker Swarm
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift

Get Involved

We welcome contributions! Feel free to give us a ⭐, submit PRs, or open issues on our GitHub repository.

Code and documentation for the v1 version are available on this branch.

Available Image Registries

The Docker image is published to both Docker Hub and the GitHub Container Registry. You can use either of the following:

docker pull jkaninda/mysql-bkup
docker pull ghcr.io/jkaninda/mysql-bkup

While the documentation references Docker Hub, all examples work seamlessly with ghcr.io.

References

We created this image as a simpler and more lightweight alternative to existing solutions. Here’s why:

  • Lightweight: Written in Go, the image is optimized for performance and minimal resource usage.
  • Multi-Architecture Support: Supports arm64 and arm/v7 architectures.
  • Docker Swarm Support: Fully compatible with Docker in Swarm mode.
  • Kubernetes Support: Designed to work seamlessly with Kubernetes.