Create a backup rule

1. From the home page, select Settings, Rules to open the cloud settings page::

   

2. Select Add new:

   

3. Build your rule by populating the following fields:

   • Rule Name: Enter a descriptive name for your rule
   • Pod selector: Enter any label selectors based on your pod’s labels. For example, app = mysql uses the app label to select pods running mysql. Use any of the equality-based selector operators.
   • Container (Optional): Enter the optional name of the container to which PX-Backup will apply the rule.
   • Action: Enter any commands you want to execute when the rule is triggered.
   • Background: Enable this if you want the rule to run in the background.
   • Run in single pod: Run this rule in a single pod.

   

4. (Optional): Select the + Add icon to add more sub-rules:

   

5. Select the Add button to create the rule:

   

Once you’ve created a rule, you’re ready to associate it with a backup.